Cantone

Cantone

by Brent Ho

11 ratings
8 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 12, 2022
  • February 5, 2023

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Master tonal languages like Cantonese and Mandarin with interactive exercises. Improve your ability to perceive and speak tones, learn vocabulary, and understand tone sandhi rules through engaging activities.

Perception and production tone activities
Vocabulary reinforcement
Tone sandhi rule learning
Support for traditional/simplified characters
Multiple transcription systems
Customizable user interface
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What's New in Cantone

2.1.7

February 5, 2023

New in 2.1.7: - Use common syllables. - Display common characters. - Display current streak. - Bug fixes

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User reviews

Amazing App - A Few Suggestions

I’m currently learning Cantonese, and tones are the most challenging part of the language, so I really appreciate apps like this that focus on tone recognition. It’s a fantastic resource, especially for learners from non-tonal language backgrounds.

One suggestion would be to structure exercises so they progress from easy to difficult. For example, early lessons could focus on distinguishing tones using the same Jyutping syllable, such as 問 man6, 文 man4, 蚊 man1 or 時 si4, 試 si5, 事 si6, before introducing different sounds.

Some exercises (like matching a character to its meaning) seem to focus more on character recognition than tone training. It might be more helpful if the app played audio of a character and asked users to identify the tone.

Lastly, some audio sounds slightly muffled—clearer recordings could make tone distinctions easier to hear.

Overall, this is an excellent app and a very valuable tool for Cantonese learners. Thank you for creating it!
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Simple design for learning

Simple, elegant design streamlined for learning tones.

Extremely helpful!!

This app is extremely helpful, I wish more people knew about it!

It supports Cantonese and mandarin. Simplified and traditional!

Helpful with a simple UI

Nothing needs to be fancy when learning the basics. The app has a nice simple design making it easy to use. The listening and speaking practice is fantastic and seems to have great examples.

Great for practice!

There's not a wealth of cantonese learning apps on iOS. This app fills a much needed void.

FAQ

What languages does Cantone support?

Cantone supports learning tones in Cantonese and Mandarin. It offers multiple transcription systems like Jyutping and Yale for Cantonese, and Pinyin and bopomofo for Mandarin.

How does Cantone help with tone perception?

Perception activities include hearing sounds and guessing tones, and matching sounds to corresponding tones or words. This helps users develop their ability to distinguish tones accurately.

Can Cantone help me speak tones correctly?

Yes, production activities personalize the system to your voice, allowing you to listen to exemplars adjusted for your vocal range and receive pitch feedback.

Does Cantone teach vocabulary related to tones?

Vocabulary activities reinforce your knowledge by teaching words that differ only in tone, and allowing you to match words by tone, definition, character, and pronunciation.

What are tone sandhi rules, and does Cantone teach them?

Cantone teaches tone sandhi rules, which are changes in tones when characters are put together. You can learn these rules and predict tone changes.

Is Cantone available on multiple devices?

Cantone is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports both light and dark modes for a personalized user experience.

How often is Cantone updated?

The latest version of Cantone is 2.1.7, last updated on February 5, 2023. Updates typically occur to improve functionality and address bugs.

Does Cantone have ads?

Cantone is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. There are also no in-app purchases required.