Question 1

How do I get better at speaking English (or another language)?

Accepted Answer

Speaking gets easier when a situation and its language become familiar. Spokn's story lessons have you follow a short story, answer questions out loud, hear the natural way to say it, then repeat the same lesson across days.

Question 2

Is Spokn free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The full lesson library and unlimited listening are free forever, with no time limit. Every learner also gets 10 practice sessions each calendar month, including recording and self-rating review. Pro Mode is a one-time $45 payment that removes the monthly limit for life.

Question 3

What is TPRS?

Accepted Answer

TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) is a language-teaching method created by Blaine Ray in the 1990s. It delivers input inside an engaging story and uses "circling" — a series of easy questions about each statement — so learners hear and use new language dozens of times without it feeling like drilling.

Question 4

Does Spokn score my pronunciation?

Accepted Answer

No — Spokn deliberately has no automated pronunciation or fluency scores. After a practice session, you listen back to your own recordings and rate each one 👍 or 👎 yourself. You're the judge, not an algorithm.

Question 5

Which languages can I learn with Spokn?

Accepted Answer

Spokn has 8 live target languages: British English, American English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, and Russian. Every language uses the same listen, speak, self-rate, and repeat loop, with a growing catalog built around practical situations.

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