Learn Cantonese - Free WordPower

Learn Cantonese - Free WordPower

by Innovative Language Learning USA LLC

7 ratings
71 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 28, 2008
  • June 13, 2016

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Master essential Cantonese vocabulary and phrases with this app designed for busy individuals. Learn pronunciation with native speaker audio, practice with a voice recorder, and gain cultural insights. Includes a word of the day and free audio lessons.

100 most frequently used Cantonese words
Native speaker audio recordings
Voice recorder for pronunciation practice
Cultural insights and travel phrases
Word of the Day alert
Free audio lessons via CantoneseClass101.com
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What's New in Learn Cantonese

5.0

June 13, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. What's new in v5.0? A LOT. -NEW: you asked for it. You got it! You can now have multiple custom word lists in your Word Bank. Take control of organizing your study sessions. Wondering where your old Word Bank went? Don't worry. Your existing Word Bank will be moved to the new Starred word list. If you have an iCloud account, all of your custom lists and your Starred list will be backed up to iCloud and synced across your devices. -NEW: add a word to one of your custom word lists by tapping on the new "Add to List" button on the word detail screen. You can also quickly add a word to the Starred list by tapping on the Star icon in the upper right. -NEW: a beautiful new user interface -NEW: it's now much easier to review words you're having trouble with! when you mark flashcards as wrong, they'll now be automatically added to a new flashcard deck called "Missed words." You'll find the new deck on the Flashcards screen at the top. When you mark these words as correct, they'll be automatically removed from the "Missed words" deck. If you'd like to manually remove words instead, just go to More->Settings (on iPad, Settings), then go into Flashcard Settings and turn off "Auto-remove missed words when marked right" -NEW: transliterations are now hidden for sample sentences when they're turned off in Word View Settings -NEW: you can now set the maximum flashcards per session to all available words instead of the max being 100 -FIXED: fixed an issue that would cause words of the day to be missing audio and images -lots of other various bugfixes and improvements

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User reviews

Not real Cantonese

This is Mandarin with the characters pronounced in a Cantonese way. It’s not real Cantonese. Disappointing

Reading Chinese Words in Cantonese

Not native Cantonese words. Good if you wish to say Chinese words in Cantonese.

App

The app is outstanding, I have learnt quite a bit. In the future, could you make an app that can teach you Chinese Mandarin, that would be great!

Love ti

Good approach to learning Cantonese from scratch

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FAQ

What does the Learn Cantonese - Free WordPower app do?

This app helps you learn essential Cantonese vocabulary and phrases, focusing on the 100 most frequently used words. It includes audio from native speakers, a voice recorder for pronunciation practice, and cultural insights relevant to Hong Kong. The app is designed for busy individuals who want to learn a language in short bursts.

What are the key features of this Cantonese learning app?

Key features include a list of the top 100 Cantonese words with spelling, translation, pronunciation (including jyutping), images, and traditional Chinese characters. It also offers sample sentences, native speaker audio, a voice recorder, cultural insights, a Word of the Day alert, and access to free audio lessons from CantoneseClass101.com.

Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a significant amount of vocabulary and features at no cost. It also provides free audio lessons when you sign up for a free CantoneseClass101.com account within the app. There may be in-app purchases available for additional content or features.

What kind of Cantonese vocabulary does it teach?

The app focuses on the 100 most frequently used words and phrases in the Cantonese language, specifically curated for daily life in Hong Kong. This includes essential vocabulary that transforms the app into a mini travel and cultural handbook.

Who is the target audience for this app?

This app is designed for ultra-busy individuals in the 21st century who are interested in learning Cantonese but may not have the time for full-time language commitment. It's suitable for students, professionals, and anyone looking to pick up Cantonese for travel or personal enrichment.