Pretty good, minor drawbacks
This app is pretty good for learning how to write or read Chinese. I like it cause it gives you the option to choose between traditional and simplified. One of the drawbacks is that it automatically defaults to HSK 2.0, even though it has HSK 3.0. Another thing is that’s it’s pretty pricey for what it’s worth. The worst thing for me is probably the font it’s in. In the real world in China they use a more blocky font and the one skritter uses is very calligraphy like, where there are nice angles and such, but in the real world instead of that specific angle they just do a 90 degree turn, or maybe just smush everything down so everything is even. Maybe add like a feature where you can add the font that’s used in mainland China so you can get used to it, cause it;s kinda difficult adapting. Overall pretty good app though.
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Yay Skritter!!!
The only app I think I’ve ever written a review for because this is truly so legit!!! It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for for SO long as a child of Taiwanese immigrants to the US, who grew up speaking and listening to Chinese but stopped going to Chinese school at a young age and so am basically illiterate 😂 I have been recommending it to my sister, cousins, and friends who are all in the same boat.
Also, as someone who went through medical school, I am super familiar with the spaced repetition algo from Anki and I think it is perfectly applied here, bravo!!!!
Also shout out to Fiona and Iona, I have been really enjoying the content by them! Especially the Pikmin Bloom, poetic colors and Taiwanese comics videos!
I do wish there was a social function to see how my friends and family are progressing in the app. A little motivation via friendly competition! But also totally fine without it!
Also, as someone who went through medical school, I am super familiar with the spaced repetition algo from Anki and I think it is perfectly applied here, bravo!!!!
Also shout out to Fiona and Iona, I have been really enjoying the content by them! Especially the Pikmin Bloom, poetic colors and Taiwanese comics videos!
I do wish there was a social function to see how my friends and family are progressing in the app. A little motivation via friendly competition! But also totally fine without it!
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Interesting experience
I love the handwriting aspect as well as the ability to learn in traditional script. However the use of AI generated videos is a little off putting.
really good
This is honestly the best Chinese learning app I've ever used. The subscription is so worth it and it is very helpful for writing, reading, and pronunciation. Genuinely best app for learning chinese.
Good study aide
Helps me keep the characters learned fresh in my memory.
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I initially used this to keep track of characters learned and for the flash cards. But the courses are also very helpful.
Update:
I initially used this to keep track of characters learned and for the flash cards. But the courses are also very helpful.
