# Learn Chinese - LuvLingua — Language, Alphabet, Grammar

> Learn Mandarin Chinese with games, phrases, and grammar for travel and communication. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Tonkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-luvlingua/id1101139495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Tonkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/948652527)
- Category: Education, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 5 more
- Released: 2016-04-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-luvlingua/id1101139495/reviews.md

## What is Learn Chinese?

Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese with fun games, phrasebook, beginner and intermediate level courses.  Listen to all the essential words and phrases you need to build a solid foundation of Chinese.   

This app was created by a language teacher who found that students learn language more effectively through fun and repetition. Different learning styles are catered to with the many games and quizzes:
- Visual (picture quiz)
- Auditory (listening quiz)
- Read-Write (multichoice quiz, word guess)

Learn common words and phrases that are sorted into many useful categories.
Phrasebook sets include: greetings, hobbies, conversation, food, animals, language difficulties, travel phrases, adjectives, verbs, countries, clothing, colors, emergencies, shopping, directions, numbers, school, work, and telling the time.

Learn the Chinese pinyin and pronunciation in the Alphabet Section.
Listen to authentic, high quality audio of a beautiful Chinese native speaker with clear pronunciation (north east China with no local accent).

This app will help you learn Mandarin Chinese for travel in China & Taiwan, work, school, fun, or to talk to your friends or partner.

All words and phrases are in Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters, as well as Pinyin.

Study a new language set every day and practice it in the Games Section.
Learn language tips and grammar in the Grammar Section.
Quickly find a word in the Search Section.
Change user language and romanisation (pinyin) in the App Settings.

Words and phrases have been translated by native speakers into English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese (simplified and traditional characters), Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish and Vietnamese.
All language is carefully translated by native speakers and NOT by computers/online translators.

Created by a team of Chinese native speakers, language teacher and iOS developer.

If you have any feedback, please let us know what you think.
There will be regular updates and improvements in the future.


PLEASE NOTE:This app has subscriptions to access all content and features in the app. The 1 month/year subscriptions renew automatically. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. Manage your subscriptions in your Account settings. Auto renewal may be turned off in your Account settings. The Lifetime purchase is a one time payment. All purchases will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

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## Key features

- Fun language games
- Extensive phrasebook
- Beginner & intermediate courses
- Authentic native speaker audio
- Pinyin and character learning
- Multiple learning styles catered for

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Package - 1 year | $18.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-luvlingua/id1101139495/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It was good

*2020-03-03*

It was a good and fun way to learn some Chinese but after new update the pinyin font only shows “Null” so cant read and answer many parts. It’s almost not good now

**Developer response:** Hi Ali, please update to the latest version. This has been fixed. Thank you for the feedback.

## Frequently asked questions about Learn Chinese

### What is the learning methodology used by LuvLingua Chinese?

LuvLingua Chinese employs a method focused on fun and repetition, created by a language teacher. It caters to various learning styles through visual, auditory, and read-write games and quizzes.

### What content is included in the LuvLingua Chinese phrasebook?

The phrasebook covers essential topics like greetings, hobbies, conversation, food, travel, emergencies, shopping, and numbers. It includes words and phrases in Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters, as well as Pinyin.

### Does LuvLingua Chinese offer authentic audio?

Yes, LuvLingua Chinese features high-quality audio from a native Chinese speaker with clear pronunciation, specifically from Northeast China without a local accent.

### How often is LuvLingua Chinese updated?

The app is regularly updated and improved. The latest version, 3.5.1, was released on October 2, 2024, indicating consistent development.

### What are the subscription options for LuvLingua Chinese?

LuvLingua Chinese offers subscription plans for full content access, including a 1-month plan for $2.99 and a 1-year plan for $18.99. A lifetime purchase option is also available.

### Can I cancel my LuvLingua Chinese subscription?

Yes, subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings.

### Is LuvLingua Chinese suitable for children?

LuvLingua Chinese has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger learners. The app uses fun games and repetition to aid language acquisition.

### What languages are available for translation within LuvLingua Chinese?

Words and phrases in LuvLingua Chinese are translated into English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Czech, Dutch, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese, all by native speakers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.1 — 2024-10-02

Bug fixes

### 3.5.0 — 2024-09-17

Improved images

### 3.4.0 — 2024-02-05

Better learning driven course and game structure

### 3.3.4 — 2023-05-16

Dark mode theme added

### 3.3.3 — 2023-03-15

More user-friendly

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