Speak Like A Native ((link)) Jun 2026

| Metric | Baseline | Post-12 weeks | Improvement | |--------|----------|---------------|--------------| | Native-likeness rating (blind panel, 1–7) | 3.2 | 5.1 | +59% | | Intonation contour accuracy (Praat alignment) | 68% | 84% | +16 pp | | Connected speech reduction use | 42% | 73% | +31 pp | | Perceived fluency (IELTS speaking band) | 6.5 | 7.5 | +1.0 |

Do “shadowing”—play 10 seconds of a native speaker (podcast, Netflix) and repeat immediately, copying melody and rhythm. Speak Like a Native

Each culture has a different "setting" for humor. Understanding when someone is being deadpan versus literal is a massive step toward native-level comprehension. 5. Stop Translating, Start Thinking | Metric | Baseline | Post-12 weeks |