Real podcast conversations
Listen to authentic English conversations and follow along word by word, at your own pace. No scripted phrases, no textbook English.
Real English. Real Confidence.
Speak English
with real
confidence.
Real podcast conversations. Vocabulary you actually use. Speaking practice with feedback that helps you improve.
Free to download · No credit card required
What you get
Smarter learning that leads to real progress
Every feature is built around one goal: helping you speak English with confidence in real situations.
Real podcast conversations
Listen to authentic English conversations and follow along word by word, at your own pace. No scripted phrases, no textbook English.
Vocabulary in context
Tap any word to see its meaning in your language, how to pronounce it, and hear it out loud. Build vocabulary from sentences you actually understand.
Fill-in-the-blank quizzes
Reinforce what you just heard with quizzes built from the real sentences you practiced. Only vocab from your actual lessons -- no random word lists.
Speaking practice with feedback
Record yourself, get instant feedback on pronunciation and fluency, and improve with every attempt. Real practice, not just passive listening.
Your language, your way
Translations and explanations in your native language -- Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, and 7 more. No confusion, just clarity.
How it works
Start speaking English
in three simple steps
01
Listen to real conversations
Pick a podcast episode made for English learners. Follow along word by word, at your own pace — no scripted phrases, no textbook English.
02
Learn the words that matter
Tap any word to see its meaning in your language, how to pronounce it, and hear it out loud. Build vocabulary from sentences you actually understand.
03
Practice until it sticks
Quiz yourself on what you just heard, then say it out loud. Get feedback on your pronunciation and track your progress over time.
Why I built this
There was no app
built for them
I've spent years teaching English to adult learners. People with jobs, families, and real lives who already speak some English but can't seem to break through to the next level.
They weren't beginners. They didn't need to learn the alphabet or count to ten. What they needed was exposure to real English -- the kind spoken in podcasts, at work, and between friends -- and a way to practice speaking it without feeling embarrassed.
Every app I found was built for beginners. Gamified lessons, cartoon characters, basic vocabulary. Nothing designed for someone who already knows English but just can't get past that wall.
So I built Howdy English. For the learner who's stuck in the middle and ready to break through.
Jeff
Founder & English Teacher