# Speak English Like an American

> Learn American English idioms and phrases with interactive exercises and native speaker audio. (iPhone/iPad app by Language Success Press.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-english-like-an-american/id398332055 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Language Success Press](https://appshunter.io/developer/398332058)
- Category: Education
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 46 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-english-like-an-american/id398332055/reviews.md

## What is Speak English Like an American?

What's the secret to speaking English better? It's mastery of those tricky idioms and phrases that are so common in English. And learning these idioms and phrases will not only help you speak better, it'll help you understand Americans better. In this app, you'll join an American family as they go about their day-to-day lives. Along the way, you will master over 300 of today's most common English idioms and expressions!
Hear American English as it's really spoken from native speakers. Record yourself reading the dialogues and play them back. Improving your English has never been so much fun! 

Based on the bestselling book "Speak English Like an American" which reviewers call "a highly recommended self-teaching tool for those who are familiar with the English language, yet who seek to take their fluency to new heights..." 

This app brings you:
• Over 300 of today's most common American English idioms & phrases 
• Dozens of interactive exercises to reinforce the material – with immediate feedback
• Multiple usage examples of each idiom or phrase 
• Listen & record functionality – a great way to improve your pronunciation

## Key features

- Over 300 common idioms & phrases
- Interactive exercises with feedback
- Multiple usage examples
- Listen & record functionality
- Native speaker audio

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-english-like-an-american/id398332055/reviews.md

### 2/5 — No sound

*2025-10-26*

There are no sound after updating new software

### 1/5 — It’s not recording, not playing what I recorded.

*2021-02-08*

It’s not recording at all. Please get back to me. I would press playback but no recording!

### 3/5 — Content is good, but

*2020-05-10*

recording function and my my Bluetooth earphone don’t work.
Only wired earphones work.

### 5/5 — Not recommended

*2019-10-31*

It has fake screenshots of the App. Why would you need to record your voice for this app while there is no audio attached to textual conversations! 
Horrible!

### 3/5 — error

*2017-05-25*

this app is very useful to learn english but it not work with IOS 10.3.2. I clicked the yellow words but nothing happened

### 4/5 — Good

*2014-02-21*

Been using it for 2 days. Good.

### 3/5 — It does not work normally on Iphone 4S

*2012-04-12*

A lot of features of this application don't work on Iphone 4S. But it works normally in Iphone 3S. 
Don't buy this if you got Iphone 4S.

### 5/5 — 100% satisfied!

*2012-02-24*

Great app for iPhone, very interactive. A must have if you'd like to master English idioms.

### 5/5 — perfect

*2011-11-07*

It is very valuable and useful.

## Frequently asked questions about Speak English Like an American

### What is the learning methodology of Speak English Like an American?

The app focuses on mastering common American English idioms and phrases through interactive exercises and real-life dialogues. It utilizes native speaker audio and a listen-and-record feature to enhance understanding and pronunciation.

### How does Speak English Like an American track progress?

The app provides dozens of interactive exercises with immediate feedback, allowing users to reinforce the material. While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the exercises are designed to gauge mastery of idioms and phrases.

### Does Speak English Like an American offer certifications?

This app does not appear to offer formal certifications. Its primary goal is to improve conversational English fluency through idiom and phrase mastery.

### What is the price of Speak English Like an American?

Speak English Like an American is available for a one-time purchase of $9.99.

### Does Speak English Like an American have ads?

No, Speak English Like an American does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is Speak English Like an American compatible with?

Speak English Like an American is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Speak English Like an American updated?

The latest version, 1.8.5, was released on January 5, 2018. Updates are not frequent, with the last update being several years ago.

### What do users like most about Speak English Like an American?

Based on its description, users likely appreciate the focus on practical idioms and phrases, the native speaker audio, and the interactive exercises that make learning fun and effective for improving spoken English.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.5 — 2018-01-05

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Update Catalog

### 1.8.4 — 2017-12-29

- Update Catalog

### 1.8.3 — 2017-12-19

- Bug fixes

### 1.8.2 — 2017-12-15

Update catalog section
Improve performance

### 1.8.1 — 2017-10-24

- Optimized for IOS 11 
- Improve performance

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