# CiaoSpeak: Learn Languages — Chinese, Spanish & Portuguese

> Conversational language learning app with speaking practice and feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Yu Chen Lin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciaospeak-learn-languages/id6816722179 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yu Chen Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6816722181)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 64 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-10-06
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciaospeak-learn-languages/id6816722179/reviews.md

## What is CiaoSpeak?

CiaoSpeak is a language learning app for English speakers who want to speak, not just study. Learn Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, or Traditional Chinese the way Taiwan speaks it, with a real course behind every conversation: lessons, stories, speaking practice and review.

In speaking practice, a character in a real scene asks you one question. You answer out loud and find out if a person would understand you. If not, you get one gentle fix, explained in plain English.

No account needed: open the app and start.

HOW SPEAKING PRACTICE WORKS
• Answer by voice or by typing. It doesn't have to be perfect. With a fix, you also see a more natural way to say it.
• Stuck? Type it in English, see it in the language you're learning, then say it yourself. My phrasebook keeps every sentence you managed to say.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE
• Everyday Chinese as it's spoken in Taiwan, with Traditional characters and Taiwan-accent audio on every word.
• Chinese tones and pronunciation from the first unit, Pinyin or Zhuyin (bopomofo), and handwriting with stroke-order guides.
• Units labeled with TOCFL levels, from Novice to Band B. Speaking practice in Taiwan scenes: a breakfast shop, a night market, a taxi.

LATIN AMERICAN SPANISH
• Everyday Spanish as it's spoken in Mexico and across Latin America, from CEFR A1 to early B1.
• Built around English speakers' mistakes: ser vs estar, noun gender, "tengo 20 años", gustar, and false friends like embarazada (pregnant, not embarrassed).
• Speaking practice in scenes set in Mexico City and around Latin America.

BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE
• Everyday Brazilian Portuguese in the neutral São Paulo and Rio standard, from CEFR A1 to early B1.
• The sounds English speakers find hard: nasal vowels (pão, bom), lh and nh, the Brazilian r.
• Speaking practice in scenes set in Brazil.

FOUR PARTS IN EVERY COURSE
Lessons, leveled stories with audio, speaking practice, and spaced-repetition review of your mistakes, plus streaks, XP and an optional daily reminder.

CIAOSPEAK+
CiaoSpeak is free to start. Every lesson and all review stay free forever, and today's speaking practice questions are free too (up to five a day). CiaoSpeak+ is an optional auto-renewing subscription that adds speaking practice in any scene whenever you like (fair-use limits apply), your whole phrasebook, the full Stories library and unlimited Quick Practice rounds. One subscription covers every course.

• Monthly: US$5.99 per month
• Yearly: US$39.99 per year, with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers
Prices shown are for the United States. The App Store shows the price in your local currency before you confirm.

Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. Cancel a free trial at least 24 hours before it ends and you won't be charged. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings (open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions).

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ciaospeak.app/privacy/

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Which languages can I learn? Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese, all taught in English.

Do I have to speak out loud? No. You can answer every question by typing.

Is CiaoSpeak affiliated with TOCFL? No. The Chinese units are labeled with TOCFL levels, but CiaoSpeak is independent and not endorsed by the SC-TOP. There are no past papers or mock exams.

CiaoSpeak also teaches English, with explanations in Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese or Traditional Chinese.

## Key features

- Interactive speaking practice with AI feedback
- Real-life conversation scenarios
- Lessons, stories, and review exercises
- Traditional Chinese with Taiwan accent
- Latin American Spanish for English speakers
- Brazilian Portuguese with neutral accent
- No account required to start

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CiaoSpeak+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| CiaoSpeak+ Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Is CiaoSpeak safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess CiaoSpeak.

## Is CiaoSpeak legit?

CiaoSpeak: Learn Languages has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for CiaoSpeak is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ciaospeak-learn-languages/id6816722179/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great!!!!

*2026-10-13*

This is a great everyday app. What helps the most is that it identifies common pronunciation mistakes and easily confused words in daily life, effectively teaching you how to use them correctly.

## Frequently asked questions about CiaoSpeak

### What languages can I learn with CiaoSpeak?

CiaoSpeak offers Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Traditional Chinese. The Spanish and Portuguese courses are designed for English speakers and cover levels from CEFR A1 to early B1. Traditional Chinese is taught as spoken in Taiwan, with TOCFL levels from Novice to Band B.

### How does CiaoSpeak's speaking practice work?

In speaking practice, you answer a question posed by a character in a real-life scene. You can respond by voice or typing, and the app provides gentle fixes and explanations if your answer isn't understood. It also shows more natural ways to phrase your response.

### Is CiaoSpeak free to use?

CiaoSpeak is free to start, with every lesson and all review exercises remaining free forever. You also get up to five speaking practice questions per day for free. Additional features require a CiaoSpeak+ subscription.

### What are the benefits of CiaoSpeak+?

CiaoSpeak+ is an optional subscription that unlocks unlimited speaking practice in any scene, access to your full phrasebook, the complete Stories library, and unlimited Quick Practice rounds. One subscription covers all language courses.

### What are the subscription costs for CiaoSpeak+?

CiaoSpeak+ offers a monthly subscription for US$5.99 and a yearly subscription for US$39.99. New subscribers receive a 3-day free trial for the yearly plan. Prices may vary by region.

### Can I cancel my CiaoSpeak+ subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your CiaoSpeak+ subscription at any time. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period to avoid being charged for the next period.

### What devices does CiaoSpeak support?

CiaoSpeak is currently supported on iPhone and iPod. The app is rated for ages 12 and up.

### How often is CiaoSpeak updated?

CiaoSpeak was last updated on October 30, 2026, with version 1.7.0. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-10-30

New courses for English speakers: Latin American Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese. Each has lessons, stories, speaking practice and review, like the Traditional Chinese course. CiaoSpeak now also teaches English with explanations in Spanish, Portuguese and Korean, next to Japanese and Traditional Chinese. Pick your course when you start, or switch any time in Settings.

### 1.6.6 — 2026-10-23

• Speak now listens in the language you're learning, even if your phone is set to another language. Thanks to the learner who reported this!
• Every lesson on your path now has its own icon, so it's easier to see what's coming next
• Fixed a few sentence-building exercises that marked a correct answer as wrong

### 1.6.5 — 2026-10-16

• Sentence building: drag words to change their order, then tap Check
• Free trial: we remind you the day before it ends

### 1.6.4 — 2026-10-15

• Speak: the first time you meet a question, you see one way to answer it, with audio
• Speak: every example answer now plays as clear, natural recorded audio
• Speak: the help buttons are always on screen

### 1.6.3 — 2026-10-12

• Speak: the "See CiaoSpeak+" button on scenes works every time
• Fixes and small improvements

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