Built for adults · Made in the US

Stop reading English.
Start speaking it.

The only AI tutor that scores your pronunciation phoneme by phoneme — so you finally fix the sounds you've been getting wrong for years. 15 minutes a day. Native-level confidence in 90 days.

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Today's Score
94/100
↑ 12 from last week
Welcome back, Sarah.
🔥 12-day streak · 47 lessons done
Continue · Lesson 24
Coffee Shop Conversations
3/5 phases
Recommended
At the Doctor's Office
14 min
New
Job Interview Basics
15 min
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Pronunciation
/θ/ → 89%
"thanks" · "three"
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The hidden problem

You can read it.
You can write it.
But when you speak — they don't understand.

“After 15 years in the US, I still get asked to repeat myself in meetings. I read business books in English. I write emails fluently. But the moment I open my mouth, my accent gets in the way.”

73%
of adult ESL learners report being misunderstood at work weekly
$12K
average career impact per year from communication gaps
1.5B
English speakers globally — and growing daily

What makes Ember
actually work.

Other apps grade your conversation. Ember grades the precise sounds you make — the same way a speech therapist would. That's why our learners actually improve, not just feel like they're improving.

01 / Differentiator

Phoneme-level scoring you can see.

Every word you say gets broken down into individual sounds. We score each one against native pronunciation — and show you exactly which sounds to fix. No other app does this.

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02 / Real conversations

An AI tutor that talks back.

Ember is a voice — not a chatbot. You speak. Ember responds in real-time, like a patient teacher who never gets bored.

Hi! How was your weekend?
It was good, I went hiking.
Nice! Where did you hike?
03 / Built for habit

15 minutes a day. Streaks that stick.

Lessons are short, focused, and addictive — like Duolingo, but for actual speaking. Your streak builds momentum.

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04 / Real US scenarios

135 lessons. Every real-life moment.

From ordering coffee to negotiating salary to media interviews — Ember covers the conversations you actually need, organized by CEFR levels A2 through C1.

Coffee shop
Job interview
Doctor visit
Meeting prep
Negotiating
Small talk
Apartment
Dating
+ 127 more

Three steps to speaking confidently.

Most learners feel a difference in their first week.

1

Take the placement test

5-minute conversation with Ember. We figure out your level (CEFR A2–C1) and identify the exact sounds you struggle with most.

2

Speak 15 min a day

Real conversations in real scenarios. Ember scores every phoneme and gives you instant, specific feedback — like a $200/hour tutor.

3

Watch yourself improve

See your pronunciation scores climb week over week. Track which sounds you've mastered. Hear yourself sound clearer in 30 days.

What our learners actually say.

★★★★★
“After 8 years in the US, my coworkers stopped asking me to repeat myself. That's the metric that matters.”
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Rafael M.
Software Engineer · São Paulo → SF
★★★★★
“The phoneme scoring caught issues no human teacher ever did. I finally understand why my 'th' was wrong for 20 years.”
LC
Linh C.
Product Manager · Hanoi → NYC
★★★★★
“I tried Cambly, italki, and three other apps. Ember is the only one that actually fixed my accent, not just my grammar.”
AK
Aisha K.
Consultant · Lagos → Boston

One plan. Everything included.

Less than one hour with a private tutor. Use it every day for a month.

7-day free trial
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Everything you need to speak like a native
$19.99/month
Equivalent to one tutor session per month
  • Unlimited speaking practice — 24/7 access
  • 135 lessons across CEFR A2 through C1
  • Phoneme-level pronunciation scoring on every word
  • Personalized progress tracking — see exactly what improves
  • Cancel anytime — no contract, no questions
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Questions, answered.

How is Ember different from Duolingo or Babbel?
Duolingo teaches vocabulary and grammar. Babbel teaches phrases. Ember is the only app that practices actual conversation with phoneme-level pronunciation feedback. We're not for beginners learning their first 100 words — we're for adults who already understand English but want to speak it confidently and clearly.
Does the AI tutor really feel like talking to a human?
Closer than you'd expect. Ember uses the latest voice AI models with sub-second response time, natural conversation flow, and the patience of a tutor who never gets tired. Most learners forget they're talking to AI within 5 minutes. You'll need a quiet space and headphones for the best experience.
How much time do I need to invest?
15 minutes per day is the sweet spot. Most users see noticeable pronunciation improvements in 2–3 weeks of daily practice. Some power users do 30–45 minutes and progress faster. The streak system makes it easy to build a habit.
What if I'm a complete beginner?
Honestly, Ember isn't ideal if you can't form basic English sentences yet. We're built for CEFR A2 and above — you should be able to understand “Where are you from?” and respond with a sentence. If you're below A2, start with Duolingo or Rosetta Stone first, then come back to us when you're ready to speak.
Is the 7-day trial really free? Will I be charged?
Genuinely free. You don't enter a credit card to start the trial — sign in with Apple or Google, and you're in. After 7 days, if you want to continue, you'll be prompted to subscribe. If not, the app simply locks the premium features. No surprise charges, no automatic billing.
Does it work with my accent?
Yes. Ember is trained on speakers from over 40 native language backgrounds — Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Hindi, Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, and more. The AI understands non-native speech extremely well and gives feedback specific to your L1 background (e.g., we know Vietnamese speakers struggle with /θ/ and final consonants).
Is my voice data private?
Yes. Voice recordings are processed in real-time and deleted after 30 days unless you explicitly save a session for review. We never sell your data. We never use your voice to train models without explicit consent. Full privacy policy at embertutor.net/privacy.

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