ToneBoard Keyboard

ToneBoard Keyboard

Learn Chinese tones by typing

5 ratings
3 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 28, 2021
  • February 25, 2023
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About

This app helps Mandarin Chinese learners practice tones by requiring them to input Pinyin with tones before suggesting characters. It functions like a standard QWERTY keyboard but enforces tone input for accurate recall.

Mandarin tone practice
Pinyin input with tones
Character suggestion based on tones
Standard QWERTY layout
iOS compatible
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What's New in ToneBoard Keyboard

1.4

February 25, 2023

Prevent Japanese character variants (e.g. 毎 instead of 每) from appearing as candidates.

User reviews

Great concept!

I've been learning Mandarin for a few years, and was primarily using 注音符号 due to the lack of tones on iOS 汉语拼音 keyboards. (I use both 繁体字 & 简体字.) This board is great, and I can type much faster than I could with 注音符号, haha! My one wish is that it supported for haptic feedback, but other than that, thumbs up :)
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The best way to learn Chinese character tones

Using this app with Duo Lingo is the best way to truly learn the tones of Chinese characters.

Using the standard pinyin keyboard tends to provide you with a false sense of confidence and makes it much harder to recall the tone of a character later on.

I feel 10x more confident with my Chinese character reading and writing after using this app.
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Great app to learn Chinese tones

I’ve been using Duolingo for learning Chinese and realizing that I have a hard time remembering the words. This helps a lot forcing me to actually learn how to write and the correct pronunciation. The developer is quick to implement some changes I suggested as well.

FAQ

How does ToneBoard help with learning Chinese tones?

ToneBoard requires you to input Pinyin with the correct tones before suggesting characters. This forces you to actively recall and practice the tones for each syllable, unlike standard keyboards that omit tone input.

Is ToneBoard free to use?

Yes, ToneBoard is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

What devices is ToneBoard compatible with?

ToneBoard is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to work seamlessly on iOS.

How often is ToneBoard updated?

The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 25, 2023. Updates are released periodically to improve functionality and user experience.

What is the age rating for ToneBoard?

ToneBoard has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and users of all ages.

Does ToneBoard support simplified or traditional Chinese characters?

The description mentions it works with simplified Chinese QWERTY keyboards, implying it primarily supports simplified Chinese characters.

Can I use ToneBoard offline?

The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, as a keyboard app, it likely requires an active internet connection for character suggestions.

What do users like most about ToneBoard?

While specific user sentiment data isn't provided, the app's high rating of 4.8 stars suggests users appreciate its effectiveness in practicing Chinese tones and its straightforward functionality.