SoundSage app for iPhone and iPad

SoundSage is an audio comprehension tool specifically engineered to aid in language learning. SoundSage allows users to practice listening comprehension of grammar and vocabulary, and familiarize themselves with everyday spoken language, by providing tools to annotate and review audio files such as podcasts, language class materials, and online audio.

Highlight and annotate portions of your audio files with a touch of your finger to create a rich set of personalized audio-based flashcards.

Review audio flashcards to practice listening comprehension of vocabulary, grammar patterns, and common phrases.

Visualize audio as you listen, making playback and review of vocabulary and grammar much easier.

Take control of audio playback using advanced features to skip forward and backward, change the playback speed, and repeat audio.

Share snippets of audio with your friends and classmates using iMessage, Air Drop, and other sharing mechanisms.

Ideal uses include listening comprehension practice for Mandarin Chinese, English, Arabic, Russian, Farsi, Spanish, German, and other languages.

The Audio Flashcard Review Add-on (In-App purchase) allows you to put your audio annotations to work! With this add-on, you can create personalized audio flashcard tests. Review and memorize audio that you have identified as particularly useful for remembering grammar, vocabulary, and colloquial sayings. Create tests based on your own criteria and track your progress via self-grading.