SoundsRight 耳顺英语 · Product

Fully offline English read-aloud and pronunciation scoring. 14,829 words; 100 mini-scenarios in 10 topic areas (3 levels × 50 exchanges each → 15,000+ dialogue lines); 7 McGuffey Readers. Kokoro TTS + Whisper ASR. No internet required.

14,829
Words

CEFR-J five bands + CET-4/CET-6 + GRE/TOEFL tags · Word Link · phonetics & Chinese

15,000+
Dialogue Lines

100 scenes × 3 levels × 50 exchanges — 15,000+ lines

7 + 10
McGuffey & Genres

Classic readers + literary collections, all with Chinese

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1. Word Practice 2. Word Test 3. Dialogue Practice 4. Dialogue Test 5. Article Practice 6. Article Test Data Sources

1. Word Practice

Word Practice

Build vocabulary and perfect pronunciation with 14,829 words organized into five levels. The ladder is anchored in CEFR-J (A1–B2) for global proficiency bands, and the upper bands also incorporate China CET-4 / CET-6 and GRE / TOEFL vocabulary tags from the dictionary — so you can drill pronunciation in the same buckets that many learners use for CET-4/6 and exam prep for studying abroad.

CEFR-J five bands + CET-4 / CET-6 + GRE / TOEFL

CEFR-J (Common European Framework — Japanese profile, TUFS) supplies the A1→B2 progression. CET-4 and CET-6 lists, plus GRE and TOEFL tags, come from the open ECDICT dataset and are merged into the levels below. Together they give a single practice path from everyday English to exam-heavy vocabulary:

  • Level 5 (CEFR-J A1) — Beginner: most common words for basic communication (free)
  • Level 4 (CEFR-J A2) — Elementary: high-frequency words for everyday use (partially free)
  • Level 3 (CEFR-J B1 + CET-4) — Intermediate: B1 band plus CET-4 (College English Test Band 4) vocabulary (Pro)
  • Level 2 (CEFR-J B2 + CET-6) — Upper-intermediate: B2 band plus CET-6 (College English Test Band 6) vocabulary (Pro)
  • Level 1 (GRE + TOEFL) — Advanced: words tagged GRE and/or TOEFL for academic and test prep (Pro)

CEFR-J from cefr-j.org and Open Language Profiles. CET / GRE / TOEFL tags and Chinese glosses from ECDICT (see Data Sources).

Word Link — Smart Grouping for Better Retention

Words are not presented in random or alphabetical order. Instead, SoundsRight uses an intelligent Word Link system powered by deep learning word embeddings to group and order words in your practice sequence:

  • Related by meaning — e.g. apple, orange, banana (fruits together)
  • Same word class — e.g. I, you, he, she (pronouns together)
  • Shared prefix or suffix — words with the same root, e.g. un- (unhappy, unfair), -tion (action, decision)

Deep learning word embeddings group related words together for better retention.

Auto Mode

Hands-free: TTS plays, you record, get scored, next word — no touching.

Listen Mode

Background TTS only — no recording. Tap 🎧 to play all words in the stage. Works when locked or in background. Configurable silence between words for you to repeat. Listen mode does not record in the background; it only plays audio.

Instant Word Lookup

Search any word by spelling or partial match. Phonetics, definitions, Chinese on demand.

2. Word Test

Word Test

Reinforce what you've learned with 6 different test modes covering listening, reading, translation, and spelling:

6 Test Modes

1 Listen to a sentence → choose the correct Chinese translation
2 Listen to a word → choose the matching English word
3 Listen to a word → choose the correct Chinese meaning
4 Listen to a word → choose the correct English definition
5 See a Chinese definition → type the English word
6 See an English definition → type the English word

Each mode can be enabled or disabled individually. Set the number of questions per mode, or let the app distribute them automatically. Track your accuracy and per-mode statistics after each test.

Word Book — Auto-Collect Weak Words

Words you miss in tests are automatically added to your personal Word Book. No manual saving needed. Practice your weak spots anytime, or remove words once you've mastered them. You can also choose Word Book as a practice source to focus exclusively on your collected vocabulary.

3. Dialogue Practice

Dialogue Practice

Practice real-world conversations with 15,000+ dialogue lines across 100 scenarios organized into 10 thematic categories. Role-play as Speaker A or Speaker B, each with independently scored pronunciation.

10 Conversation Categories

  • Social Basics
  • School & Education
  • Work & Career
  • Shopping & Services
  • Food & Dining
  • Travel & Transport
  • Home & Living
  • Health & Wellness
  • Entertainment & Leisure
  • Emergencies & Life Events

3 Difficulty Levels

  • Easy — Short, simple exchanges with basic vocabulary (free)
  • Medium — Longer conversations with richer vocabulary (Pro)
  • Hard — Complex dialogues with nuanced expressions and idioms (Pro)

Dual-Role Scoring

Choose to practice as Speaker A, Speaker B, or both. Every line is individually scored on Accuracy and Fluency. Assign different TTS voices to each speaker for a natural dialogue experience.

4. Dialogue Test

Dialogue Test

Timed dialogue tests challenge you to maintain fluency under pressure.

Dialogue Test Mode

Complete a full conversation within a 5-minute time limit. Receive a comprehensive score report with per-line breakdowns — perfect for simulating real conversation pace.

Bilingual Display Toggle — 4 Modes

Switch freely among four display modes:

  • English — English only for full immersion
  • Chinese — Chinese only for comprehension check
  • Both — Side-by-side English and Chinese for quick reference
  • Random — Each line randomly shows either English or Chinese, great for mixed practice

Your preference is remembered for the next session.

5. Article Practice

Article Practice

Read and speak along with full-length English passages — sentence by sentence. Each sentence is played via TTS, you read it aloud, and get instant pronunciation feedback.

Auto Mode for Articles

In auto mode, the app handles everything: play TTS for the current sentence, record your voice, display your score, then advance to the next sentence. Audio is cached so playback is instant after the first listen. Chinese translations can be shown or hidden.

Featured: McGuffey Readers — 7 Classic Books

SoundsRight includes the complete McGuffey Eclectic Readers series — one of the most influential English reading curricula in American history. First published in 1836 by William Holmes McGuffey, these readers have sold over 130 million copies and remain a gold standard for structured, progressive English reading education.

The seven volumes are arranged from easiest to most advanced:

  • 1. McGuffey's Primer
  • 2. McGuffey's First Reader
  • 3. McGuffey's Second Reader
  • 4. McGuffey's Third Reader
  • 5. McGuffey's Fourth Reader
  • 6. McGuffey's Fifth Reader
  • 7. McGuffey's Sixth Reader

Each book contains carefully selected passages that build vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension step by step. Every passage is broken into individual sentences for pronunciation practice and scoring.

Text correction: The McGuffey texts are sourced from Project Gutenberg. Because older editions may contain archaic spellings (e.g., o'er→over, 'tis→it's), OCR errors, or inconsistent punctuation, we run them through an LLM-based proofreading pipeline. Grammar and punctuation are corrected, and Chinese translations are generated to be clear and easy to understand. A modification log is kept for manual review.

6. Article Test

Article Test

Test your article reading fluency with timed assessments. Read through entire passages sentence by sentence and receive detailed scoring for each sentence.

Article Test Mode

Select any article from the library and take a timed reading test. The app tracks your score for each sentence and provides an overall assessment. Great for measuring progress over time and identifying areas that need more practice.

Bilingual Display Toggle

Same as in Dialogue Test: switch between English-only, Chinese-only, or both. Read in immersion mode, check translations when needed, or keep both visible for side-by-side learning.

Data Sources & Attribution

SoundsRight uses the following data sources. All are attributed and used in accordance with their respective licenses.

Word Leveling (CEFR-J + CET + GRE / TOEFL)

CEFR-J provides A1, A2, B1, and B2 vocabulary bands. CET-4 / CET-6 and GRE / TOEFL markings used in Levels 3–1 come from ECDICT (not from MOE official exams); they group words for practice alongside the CEFR-J ladder.

CEFR-J vocabulary and grammar profiles can be used for research and commercial purposes with proper citation. Copyright: Tono Laboratory, TUFS.

Word Data: Dictionary & Phonetics

ECDICT (github.com/skywind3000/ECDICT) — MIT licensed:

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (Project Gutenberg):

English definitions are sourced from Webster. Definitions not in Webster, as well as example sentences, dialogue translations, and article translations, are generated by Google Gemini 3 LLM.

Articles

English articles come from public domain works that are free for commercial use, including the McGuffey Eclectic Readers and other classic literature. McGuffey texts are proofread via an LLM pipeline to fix archaic spellings and punctuation (see the McGuffey section above).