Learn Chinese vs LingualMuse

Learn Mandarin Chinese from your first tones to real conversations: a tone trainer, the core characters, short grammar lessons, flashcards with spaced repetition, speaking practice, an AI tutor and 18 Chinese podcasts, all in one free app. HEAR THE TONES • A tone trainer built from real words: listen, then pick the right tones • Pinyin with tone marks under every word and example, written by hand and checked • Hide the pinyin when you want to practise reading characters CHARACTERS, ONE AT A TIME • 105 core characters in six groups: numbers, people, actions, describing, time and place, things • Tap any character to hear it, with its pinyin and meaning • A quiz that keeps bringing back the characters you miss GRAMMAR, STEP BY STEP • 29 lessons from beginner to intermediate: 是, 的, 吗, measure words, 了 and 过, comparisons with 比, complements, 把 and 被 • Clear tables and real examples you can listen to • A short quiz after every lesson that explains each answer WORDS THAT STICK • 492 words in 26 decks, HSK 1 to 4: food, transport, work, Chinese dishes, festivals and more • Spaced-repetition flashcards bring each one back just before you'd forget it • A measure-word drill for the 个, 本, 张 and 杯 that every learner mixes up SPEAK AND LISTEN • Read phrases aloud and get an instant score • Dictation: hear a sentence, type it in characters or pinyin, see it marked • A 75-phrase phrasebook for taxis, markets, restaurants, hotels and emergencies AI TUTOR (APPLE INTELLIGENCE) • Chat in Chinese with a patient tutor that corrects your tones and measure words • 12 role-plays: order noodles, bargain at a market, take a taxi, rent a flat • Writing check: get your Chinese corrected and explained • Runs privately on your device; nothing you write leaves your iPhone • Requires an iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence on iOS 26 or later LEARN BY LISTENING • 18 Mandarin-learning podcasts, from first words to intermediate • A-B repeat to replay a sentence, bookmarks, listening history, playback speed, sleep timer and offline downloads STAY MOTIVATED • Daily goal, streaks and gentle reminders • Progress charts, characters known and words mastered Also: an on-device translator (iOS 18+), Mainland or Taiwan voices, dark mode, and layouts made for iPad and iPhone Duo. Learn Chinese is free and supported by ads. Podcasts are streamed from their publishers' public feeds.

Unlock your full language-learning potential with the LingualMuse Student Companion—the essential app for students learning with a live LingualMuse Language Coach. This app is your central hub to manage your lessons, organize your schedule, and supercharge your study time with a revolutionary new AI learning partner. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: HUMAN COACH + AI PARTNER Our world-class Language Coaches guide you on your journey via your choice of live private, semi private or small lessons on zoom, connecting you with the culture and real-world experience that only a human can offer. The LingualMuse Student Companion connects you to your coach and gives you powerful AI tools to succeed. MANAGE YOUR LEARNING, SIMPLIFIED Easy Scheduling: View your coach's calendar in your time zone and book your next class in seconds. Set & Forget: Schedule recurring classes for a consistent learning routine. My Schedule: See all your upcoming and past classes at a glance. One-Tap to Class: The home dashboard shows your next two classes. Tap the camera icon to instantly join your Zoom lesson or copy the link. Multi-Language Support: Learning more than one language? Effortlessly toggle between your coaches and languages to manage all your schedules. INTRODUCING MUSE AI (POWERED BY GOOGLE GEMINI) Stop staring at your notes and start interacting with them. Muse AI is your personal AI tutor, built to turn your "Spanish Classroom" (or any language!) Google Doc from your coach into dynamic, fun, and effective practice sessions. Practice in YOUR Native Language: Muse AI speaks with you in over 30 languages (Spanish, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, Hebrew, Korean, Hindi, and many more), making it a powerful tool for all learners. Instant Quiz with the "Magic Wand": In a hurry? Tap the Magic Wand, and Muse AI will instantly generate a 5-question quiz based on your most recent classroom notes. Focus Your Study: Choose from 11 specific Areas of Study to master what you need most. Drill verb conjugations, master noun genders, practice vocabulary, or tackle reading comprehension. You're in Control: Let Muse AI randomly select a topic for you, or take full control. Choose your document, a specific section, and toggle between Quizzes or Flashcards. Presentation Modes: Choose how you want to learn: Target Language to Native, Native to Target, or (where applicable) Target Language only. FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Guardian Login: Are you a parent managing your child's learning? Our special Guardian Login (in a distinct gold interface) lets you manage your own account and easily toggle between your children's accounts—all from one app. MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT WITH EASE The "My Account" area gives you a clear overview of your current program, remaining hours, and payment plan. When you're ready to renew, you can explore all LingualMuse program options right from the app. Download the LingualMuse Student Companion today and organize your journey to fluency!