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Expand your life opportunities with a new language.

Join our early supporters and experience the next evolution in mastering a new language — a brain-based system powered by Cognitive AI, built on the proven success of Kungfu English..

Why Choose Speech Genie?

Make that new language part of your everyday life.

Starting from as little as 10 minutes per day.

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“Chris, your language learning method has changed and inspired millions of lives — including mine.”

Maria Shimura TEDx speaker, interpreter, English teacher.

More than 10,000 non-English speakers have successfully acquired English with Kung Fu English developed by Chris Lonsdale.

Learn ANY language in 6 months — the same way you naturally learned your mother tongue — and speak it fluently without fear or hesitation. The Speech Genie system combines 15 years of refined human brain science with unique AI-powered interaction, delivering the thrilling experience of mastering a language in as little as just a few months.

Testimonials: Inspired Lives – A Cross Section

Frank

FaceFonics is like a parent to me, because I can see the mouth and do the actions.

Ray

It forced me to… ok… I need to listen my to my voice, It really helped me a lot !

Hongcheng

It’s kind of like a radical like radical shift kind of like English changed my
life. It’s part of my life. It was a turning point.

Jessica

So I would like to tell those who want to learn English, I really recommend Kungfu English

Haohao

I Learn English in school but I can’t speak anything, so I feel Kungfu English is so good

Inspired Lives

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Why is it so hard to speak a new language? 

It’s not your Fault !

diligence not rewarded

You study vocabulary and grammar, but freeze up in conversation.

embarrassment

You’re afraid of making mistakes in front of others.

too busy

You’re too busy to take scheduled lessons.

A new way to learn …

your personal genie

Engage with your genie through interactive exercises

instant feedback

Practice speaking and receive instant feedback on your pronunciation without embarrassment

learn naturally

Build your vocabulary and confidence, naturally and progressively

Learn like a child

Brain based course design and interactive AI fundamentally transforms the language acquisition journey.

Speak like a native

Through immersive scenarios, using pictures, sounds, and gestures–the same way children learn from a parent, except this “parent” is a friendly avatar.

Your Genie guides you !

You’ll focus on the most important words and phrases first, building a strong foundation for real-world conversations.

Brain Soaking

Absorb the rhythm and the sounds of your new language effortlessly through relaxed listening.

Comprehensible Input

Understand naturally with images
and context.

FaceFonics®

Mimic mouth movements 
to master accurate pronunciation,
just like a child
observing a parent’s face.

Language to Body

Connect words to 
gestures and actions for multi-sensory understanding and deep retention.

Role reversal

Role Reversal

Practice speaking and 
get meaningful responses!  

Cognitive AI

Get instant feedback on pronunciation, grammar, and fluency, augmented
by Cognitive AI.

Over 10,000 people worldwide have already experienced this brain-friendly methodology, leading to fantastic results.

The methodology has been popularised by Chris Lonsdale’s 2013 TEDx talk on “How to Learn Any Language in Six Months” which has been in the TEDx top 10 for more than 12 years, and has been viewed by more than 36 million people.

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SpeechGenie is a next-generation language study app that replicates the process of first language acquisition using applied brain science and cognitive AI.

Genie is your AI language guide — always by your side, giving you practice and feedback just like a real conversation partner.

Join the language
learning revolution!

We’re launching Speech Genie on Kickstarter to bring this groundbreaking technology to the world. Our VIP list is filling up fast. Sign up now for the earliest chance to experience firsthand the future of multi-lingual mastery. Together, we can make barriers disappear !

just 66 words.

can master 50% of
everyday language

You don’t need to learn thousands of words to start speaking. The science behind Speech Genie shows that you can achieve a remarkable level of fluency with a surprisingly small core vocabulary. We focus on the right words, in the right way, to get you conversational fast.

The Next Evolution of SpeechGenie Rebuilding for a Global Audience.

AI observes & responds

AI observes & responds to you every step of the way, and to every opportunity for your brain to acquire your new language.

Tailored interactions

Tailors interactions that will always meet you at your level.

Natural Acquisition

Uses the language you are acquiring, without rote memorisation of vocabulary or grammar translation.

Embarrassment Free Feedback

Feedback on various skills, with suggestions for focused practice.

English and Chinese

Initially will support mastery of English and Chinese; Japanese and other languages to be added soon.

Always Accessible

Unique platform design allows use on almost any device, such as smartphone, tablets and desktop and large screen devices.

66 words → 50% of daily conversations
2000 words → 80% of daily conversation
3000 words → 98% fluency in daily life

Learn anytime,
anywhere

Speech Genie is more than just an app. It’s your partner in language mastery.

Built on the success of Kungfu English and advanced AI technology.

“Spiral” course design guarantees that you meet all words many times in multiple contexts, guaranteeing recognition and retention.

You progress through the course based on the speed at which you master each core skill, and the comfort level you have.

Practice confidently in a private, supportive environment.

Every interaction is meaningful and goal directed, just like in real life.

Engage with pictures, sounds and videos for a richer, “whole-brain” experience.

Learning feels like play, not work!

Learn anytime, anywhere, right from your phone.