# Mandarin Chinese by Nemo — Easy, fast and fun learning

> Learn essential Mandarin Chinese words and phrases with native audio and accent practice. (iPhone/iPad app by Nemo Apps LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-chinese-by-nemo/id430676177 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nemo Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/428814324)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,576 App Store ratings · 234 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2011-04-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-chinese-by-nemo/id430676177/reviews.md

## What is Mandarin Chinese by Nemo?

Turn your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into your FAVORITE teacher of Chinese.
◆ The most essential words and phrases of the language, each with native speaker audio. 
◆ Master your accent with the Speech Studio. Simply record yourself saying a phrase and then hear your voice next to the teacher’s. You’ll be AMAZED how quickly your foreign accent melts away.
◆ All audio is downloaded to the device and accessible even in airplane mode or without expensive international roaming fees.
◆ Nemo is NOT BUILT AROUND LESSONS at all. It is meant to be picked up and put down throughout the day, whenever you have a few minutes to spare.
◆ Builds a foundation of Chinese empowering you to speak CONFIDENTLY in EVERYDAY CONVERSATIONS. 
◆ NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE of Chinese required.

Nemo® is specially DESIGNED to tap the remarkable power of your mobile device, and your brain, to their fullest. 


PERSONALIZED FOR YOU
Nemo is your personal trainer, tracking your PROGRESS across every single word and phrase.
◆ Practice Chinese the way you'll use it. Nemo is fully customizable.
◆ Nemo immerses you in the sounds of Chinese so you naturally speak with ease.
◆ Dive into WHAT YOU WANT to learn at any time.
◆ You control which words to practice – skip words you don’t want to learn or already know.
◆ Turn on Review Mode to study what you practiced earlier in the day to BOOST your memory retention.
◆ Hear English descriptions of all words, in a flashcard format.
◆ Quiz your mastery of the vocabulary.
◆ Nemo introduces words to you progressively to develop familiarity and reviews them at the right moment so they enter your LONG TERM MEMORY.


TARGET THE MOST COMMON WORDS
Maximize your time investment by targeting the most basic and high frequency words of the language.
Upgrade to the complete version to:
◆ Get off the beaten path or find comfort with DIRECTIONS, TRAVEL and HOTEL phrases.
◆ Decode menus with the most common FOOD words.
◆ Shop and find bargains like an insider with must-know SHOPPING phrases.
◆ Learn words useful for your time in china.
◆ Build your proficiency with the most important verbs and SENTENCE BUILDING BLOCKS in Chinese.
◆ Spark new friendships with COMPLIMENTS and CONVERSATION STARTERS.

Use your new skills to make friends, impress old friends, bring smiles to children, get out of jams, experience new things, speak confidently, and make your travel and cultural experience more rich and fulfilling.


Download this FREE app now!


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## Key features

- Essential words and phrases with native audio
- Accent mastery with Speech Studio
- Offline access to downloaded audio
- Flexible learning, no structured lessons
- Personalized progress tracking
- Customizable word practice
- Review Mode for memory retention

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nemo Mandarin Foundation pack | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 234)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mandarin-chinese-by-nemo/id430676177/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Легко

*2026-05-20*

Понравилось

### 5/5 — Супер приложение

*2026-04-19*

Супер приложение

### 4/5 — UM…

*2026-03-03*

Sooo… i went to change the voice just for fun, and i clicked the “jester” voice… eh… DONT CLICK IT. ITS A TRAP. After i clicked it, there was this… creepy laughter and… the phone started crashing out and making EXTREMELY LOUD noises, and the only way to get it to stop, was to turn off the phone and go back to the app. But overall, my three-year-old brother loved the Chinese / Mandarin and overall it’s a good app just don’t click the jester voice. Bye.

### 2/5 — Instructions

*2025-12-04, version 5.9.0*

I tried to exclude too easy words but it didn’t work

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2025-10-27*

Easy to use , have the reminder daily, I recommend to everyone

### 5/5 — Nemo Chinese

*2025-03-31, version 5.9.0*

Very good elementary program to learn Mandarin

### 4/5 — Немо

*2025-02-20*

Китайский язык смогла выучить хотела купить подписку но завысили цену передумала покупать

### 3/5 — Fix some bugs

*2025-01-05*

I love the app . you get to choose the speed, different learning tactics. I think it would be cool to also add a feature on how to draw the Chinese caligriphics . I also sent an email with a detailed description on some bugs that I have encountered that seem to be consistent throughout all Nemo owned apps . 
not all 50 words will appear in “if you learned 50 words” category . & then if you click on , “words in queue” the audio doesn’t match the word on screen . over all great app .

### 4/5 — Fascinated to learn Chinese language!

*2024-07-04, version 5.8.0*

I have always been fascinated to learn Chinese culture and language… thank you for this opportunity.

### 5/5 — Looks good to me.

*2024-01-03, version 5.8.0*

This seems to be a good value for the price. It’s a good way to practice while doing other task.

## Frequently asked questions about Mandarin Chinese by Nemo

### What does Mandarin Chinese by Nemo do?

This app helps you learn Mandarin Chinese by focusing on essential words and phrases, providing native speaker audio, and offering tools to master your accent. It's designed for flexible, on-the-go learning to build confidence in everyday conversations.

### What are the key features of this Chinese learning app?

Key features include essential vocabulary with native audio, an accent-training Speech Studio, offline access to all audio content, personalized progress tracking, and customizable practice modes. It also offers review features to boost memory retention.

### Is Mandarin Chinese by Nemo free to use?

The app is free to download and offers core learning features. However, it provides an option to upgrade to a complete version, which unlocks additional phrase categories like travel, food, and shopping, suggesting a freemium or in-app purchase model.

### What kind of Chinese phrases can I learn with this app?

You can learn the most essential words and phrases for everyday conversations. The complete version expands this to include phrases for directions, travel, hotels, food, shopping, and conversation starters, helping you navigate various situations.

### Who is Mandarin Chinese by Nemo designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone wanting to learn Mandarin Chinese, especially travelers or those interested in Chinese culture. It requires no prior knowledge of the language and is suitable for busy individuals who can learn in short bursts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.9.0 — 2025-01-26

This version fixes a number of bugs, including one affecting the download of purchased content.

### 5.8.0 — 2018-12-11

Thank you for all of your encouraging messages! We read all of your feedback. This update fixes a few minor issues reported by users.

### 5.7.4 — 2018-12-03

Fixes a bug affecting some users when downloading the foundation content.

### 5.7.3 — 2018-12-02

Fixes a few minor bugs

### 5.7.1 — 2018-10-27

Fully compatible with iOS 12. New privacy policy. Fix to the voice problem that appeared with iOS 12.

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