# Chinese Stories - Beginner

> Mandarin Chinese e-books with interactive learning features for beginners to intermediate learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Chinese Stories Publishing Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-stories-beginner/id964384700 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chinese Stories Publishing Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455650579)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.75/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-stories-beginner/id964384700/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Stories?

If you are learning Mandarin Chinese, our monthly E-books will provide you with the best learning experiences.

Now we have two different levels of E-book collection, which are Beginner, Elementary and Intermediate. As for Advanced level, it is coming soon in six months. You can purchase the E-book in accordance with your language proficiency.

The language used is carefully selected to correspond to official levels. For texts in Simplified Chinese, the characters are chosen in accordance with New HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) and YCT (Youth Chinese Test) levels in Mainland China. Our Beginner level corresponds to New YCT level 2&3, Elementary level to New HSK level 3, and Intermediate level to New HSK level 4.

As for Traditional Chinese version, the words used are also carefully chosen on the basis of the TOP (the Test of Proficiency-Huayu) standard in Taiwan. Our Elementary level corresponds to TOP elementary level, and Intermediate level to TOP intermediate level. 

As for Beginner level, each E-book has 5 stories, and each story contains 150~200 Chinese characters. Elementary E-book has 12 stories, and each story contains 250~300 Chinese characters. Intermediate E-book has 12 stories, and each story contains 450~500 Chinese characters.

Our Chinese learning E-books have features as followed: 

1. Click on a colored words, and we will show you its English definition, pinyin, part of speech, sentences, and its HSK/TOP level.
2. Click on “More,” and you get to know different meanings of the same word.
3. You can save words you don’t know or aren’t familiar with to memorize later.
4. Click on hyperlinks of proper nouns such as place names or celebrity names, and learn more about Chinese geography, culture, and history while reading Chinese stories.
5. Every story comes with full English translation and pinyin.
6. We track your progress. After reading each article, a five-question quiz will test how well your understanding of the story is and will keep a record of your first-time test result. 
7. The audio version of each story enables you to listen to standard Chinese and to train your Chinese listening skill.

## Key features

- Interactive e-books for Mandarin learning
- Definitions, pinyin, and HSK/TOP levels for words
- Save unfamiliar words for later memorization
- Hyperlinks for proper nouns to learn culture and history
- Full English translation and pinyin for each story
- Comprehension quizzes with progress tracking
- Audio versions for listening practice

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-stories-beginner/id964384700/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App will not open

*2023-10-29, version 1.6.1*

I just downloaded this app and every time I try to open it immediately closes. I can’t get it to open.

### 2/5 — Chê

*2023-07-04, version 1.6.1*

Ko vào đc má ơi

### 2/5 — Không vào được app

*2023-06-08, version 1.6.1*

Vô toàn bị văng ra

### 1/5 — Chán

*2021-08-25, version 1.6.1*

Ko thể vào đc app. Toàn tự động thoát ra, còn chưa kịp nhìn giao diện của app bên trong. Nhà phát triển nên kiểm tra lại

### 1/5 — Crashes....

*2020-05-29, version 1.6.1*

Snaps open and crashes within1/2 second.... delete the app? Too bad...

### 1/5 — Can’t even open app

*2020-04-29, version 1.6.1*

Crashes as soon as I open the app.

### 1/5 — Useless App

*2020-04-26, version 1.6.1*

Cannot open at all. Don’t waste time downloading it.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2020-03-01, version 1.6.1*

Trash

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2019-11-01, version 1.6.1*

I had this app for awhile and enjoyed using it. Now it crashes?  If these apps crash why didn’t no one bother fixing it.  Why does App Store still have it? Just remove it. No answers from emails either.  Greatly disappointed it now

### 1/5 — Poor

*2019-05-01, version 1.6.1*

After download Cannot open !!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Stories

### What are the learning levels offered by Chinese Stories?

Chinese Stories offers Beginner, Elementary, and Intermediate levels. The Beginner level corresponds to New YCT level 2&3, Elementary to New HSK level 3, and Intermediate to New HSK level 4. An Advanced level is planned for release in six months.

### How are the stories structured in Chinese Stories?

Beginner e-books contain 5 stories with 150-200 characters each. Elementary e-books have 12 stories with 250-300 characters each. Intermediate e-books also feature 12 stories, each with 450-500 characters.

### What interactive features are available for learning words?

You can click on colored words to see their English definition, pinyin, part of speech, and HSK/TOP level. You can also save words you don't know to memorize them later.

### Does Chinese Stories offer progress tracking?

Yes, Chinese Stories tracks your progress. After reading each article, a five-question quiz tests your understanding and records your first-time test results.

### Can I listen to the stories in Chinese Stories?

Yes, each story comes with an audio version. This allows you to listen to standard Chinese pronunciation and train your listening skills.

### What is the rating for Chinese Stories?

Chinese Stories has a rating of 1.8 stars from 12 ratings.

### Is Chinese Stories available on multiple devices?

Yes, Chinese Stories is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Chinese Stories updated?

The latest version, 1.6.1, was released on September 13, 2016. The app was initially released on March 3, 2015.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2016-09-13

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 1.6.0 — 2016-07-18

New note function! Now you can add notes on articles.

### 1.5.2 — 2016-03-25

UI optimize

### 1.5 — 2016-01-29

- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2015-10-30

- Minor bug fixes.
- Modify layout for b2b user

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