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Choose a topic from the chips above, then pick Level 1 (word by word), or Level 2 (speech chunks).2
Click 🔊 Step 1: Voice first and just listen — no phonetic signs are shown yet. Try to guess how the sentence sounds.3
Click 🔍 Step 2: Phonetic Signs to reveal the sentence written in Standard Phonetic Signs. Use the color key above the sentence box as your guide. Red = stressed vowel (say it with emphasis). Blue = unstressed vowel & voiced consonant — both share the same blue because they are read at the same normal volume. Light blue = unvoiced consonant.4
Still unsure of the meaning? Click 🇯🇵 Step 3: Japanese to see the Japanese translation.5
Press ▶ Start Speaking to record your reading — your words appear live in the Your Reading box. Press ⏹ Stop when done. Use ✕ to clear. ⚠ Chrome only — Firefox and Safari have limited support.6
Click 👁 Answer: English Sentence to reveal the answer inside the reading box. Your words are compared automatically — green = correct, red = wrong word, amber = missed word.7
Click Next Sentence → to move on. Complete all 10 sentences to finish the session.
Level 2 tip: Read each underlined chunk as one smooth unit — no pause between words inside a group. This trains natural English rhythm and connected speech.
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