Say It: English Pronunciation

SayIt is an innovative application that offers a free 7-day trial with access to basic tests, sounds, and all 44 phonemes. It also includes a selection of 100 words in both British and American English accents. Additionally, users can enjoy up to 50% off their first 1-month subscription. After the introductory period, the subscription will cost £11.99 per month, but users can cancel at any time. SayIt has been recognized for its excellence in English language teaching, winning the English Speaking Union President's Award for New Technology in ELT.

SayIt is like having a personal English pronunciation teacher on your device. The free version includes 100 sample words covering all 44 sounds in standard English. Users can upgrade to access games, more advanced tests, and features with over 36,000 words in British and American English. The app works by allowing users to see the soundwave, syllables, and stressed areas of a word. They can also touch and drag to listen to the pronunciation slowly, tap the phonemes, and record their own pronunciation to compare it to the Oxford model. Users can also receive feedback from their teacher, friends, or colleagues by sharing their voice recording and soundwave directly from the app.

In a research study conducted by university colleagues, international students found SayIt to be very useful in improving their English pronunciation. They also agreed that using SayIt over a longer period would help them perform better academically and increase their enjoyment of living in the UK. The app is designed and developed by a team of language teachers and pronunciation experts and includes over 36,000 recordings from Oxford. Its unique visual interface allows users to interact with the model and their recording, pinpointing difficult areas and improving them quickly.

SayIt is not only beneficial for students but also for professionals looking to improve their business English skills. It covers 75%+ of the Academic Word List, making it ideal for university study and preparing for exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge First (B2), Advanced (C1), or Proficiency (C2). The app has been downloaded in over 155 countries by professionals, students, and teachers. Research also shows that practicing English pronunciation can improve speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills.

Teachers will also find SayIt to be a valuable tool for their students. The app is co-designed by teachers and learners with the objective of empowering learners and making pronunciation improvement accessible for everyone. Users can subscribe to SayIt to access the full range of content, including a free trial with 100 words for 7 days. After the trial, the subscription will cost £11.99 per month, but users can cancel at any time before the end of the 7 days without charge. Payment will be charged to their Google Play account, and they can check when their subscription will renew or cancel at any time through their device's Google Play account details. When a subscription is cancelled, access to the app's full content will expire at the end of the current payment period.

While SayIt offers access to large American and British English word lists, it may take a few minutes to download, depending on the user's WIFI access. Users can also read the app's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service by going to www.phona.co.uk/privacy-policy. SayIt also encourages teachers to connect with them through email, Facebook, and Instagram to find out how they can support all learners.