You finished the app.
You still can't order lunch.
The first line worked. The cashier's second question killed you. Speak the next line out loud — then start the 7-day trial, no card.
The first line worked. The cashier's second question killed you. Speak the next line out loud — then start the 7-day trial, no card.
Culture library (Shan Hai Jing) — optional after you start speaking. New learners: begin with Today / ordering food.
Classic Literature
Journey through 3,000 years of Chinese mythology. 242 classic stories with illustrated guides, 3,100+ learning segments, and expert commentary from 5 master teachers.
242 stories · Illustrated guides · Bilingual text · Expert commentary
Contemporary China
Explore every facet of contemporary Chinese society — from internet slang to dining etiquette, from social norms to gift-giving culture. Learn the most authentic, practical modern Chinese.
Live Practice
Inspired by italki's marketplace model — pay just $1 per session to practice live with any of our 365 teachers. Choose your topic, pick your teacher, start talking.
Practice daily phrases, small talk, and real-world scenarios with a native teacher.
Deep-dive into a topic — business, culture, travel, or exam prep with a specialist.
Full immersive conversation practice with speech recognition and instant feedback.
Starter scenes
Trial users get 3 speaking scenes first. Pick a scene, learn the must-say lines, then practice live.
Must-say: 我要这个 · 多少钱?
Must-say: 请问,…在哪儿? · 怎么走?
Must-say: 我叫… · 我是美国人
Want more personas after you subscribe? Browse the directory below.
Say your answer out loud. No paywall. Intelligible is enough.
Daily Phrase
Vocabulary Library
Each teacher curates 1,000 words matched to their specialty — 365 teachers × 1,000 = 365,000 vocabulary entries with pinyin, English, and HSK level
Features
Choose from 365 specialized instructors — HSK prep, business Chinese, conversation, calligraphy, kids, medical, legal, tech, contemporary culture, and more.
A new practical phrase every day with pinyin, tone marks, audio, and literal translation. 365 phrases a year.
Every phrase and lesson includes crystal-clear audio from native Mandarin speakers across China.
Track your daily streak, review past phrases, and watch your vocabulary grow week by week.
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with the perfect teacher and learning track for your goals.
Works seamlessly on phone, tablet, and desktop. Your progress syncs automatically across all devices.
How It Works
No card required. Create an account and unlock your first week of speaking practice.
→Begin with ordering food. Listen, then speak the must-say line — comprehensible counts.
→On day 2, book a 5-minute order-food session with speech feedback. Then keep the streak.
Pricing
Annual $79 (best value) or monthly $9.9. Live practice with teachers is $1 per session. 7-day free trial — no card required.
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