Teach and Learn Cantonese vs Parlance
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Teach and Learn Cantonese
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Summary ------- A speaking-practice lesson loop for Cantonese: read the Chinese line on the card, see a short English gloss under it, hear the line in Hong Kong Cantonese text-to-speech, repeat while the app listens, then get scores. The on-screen chrome (buttons, menus, hints) can be shown in English, simplified Chinese, or traditional Chinese. Tags: iOS app · Cantonese · Speaking practice · Multilingual UI Description — what this app is for ---------------------------------- Teach and Learn Cantonese is built for listen → repeat → check practice. The main card shows a Chinese sentence or phrase drawn from a large lesson bank (mostly simplified script in the bank, including a long words-and-phrases list of short lines). Directly under that line you will see an English meaning as a study aid (it is not a full literary translation of every nuance, but it matches the lesson intent). Tap Teacher read (the label depends on your UI language) to hear the same wording spoken with an iOS Hong Kong Cantonese voice (zh-HK). Tap You speak, say the line in Cantonese, then Stop. Tap Score to refresh Accuracy (wording match, with simplified/traditional normalization where possible), Tone (from recognition confidence), and Overall. Use the topic and level menus to narrow which sentences appear, then Next sentence to pull another line that fits those filters. The small line under the card shows the current topic and difficulty (internally levels are tagged A1 / A2 / B1; in English they read as Easy / Medium / Harder). Interface language (globe) ---------------------------- Tap the globe icon on the right side of the title row (the same rounded bar as the app title at the top of the screen) to cycle: English → Simplified Chinese → Traditional Chinese → English … Your choice is saved on the device. Buttons, headings, status messages, and filter menu labels follow that language. The practice Chinese on the card and what the teacher reads stay in the lesson script; only the surrounding UI strings change. Controls — how to play each round --------------------------------- 1. The first time you use speaking features, allow Microphone and Speech Recognition for this app in Settings → Privacy & Security (or follow the in-app hint to Settings). 2. Optional: tap the globe in the title row until menus and buttons are in the language you prefer. 3. Open the topic menu: All, Daily life, Work, Shipping & logistics, Travel, or Words & phrases (short useful lines). 4. Open the level menu: All, Easy, Medium, or Harder (maps to easier vs harder lines in the bank). 5. Read the Chinese line and the English gloss underneath if you want a quick sense of the meaning. 6. Tap Teacher read to play audio (use device volume; speaker output is preferred). 7. Tap You speak to start listening; speak clearly in Cantonese toward the device. 8. Tap Stop to end capture and keep the latest transcript in the You speak box. 9. Tap Score once there is some recognized text (the button stays off until then). 10. Tap Next sentence for a new line that still matches your topic and level filters. Note: While the teacher is speaking or while recording, the topic and level pickers are disabled so filters do not change mid-turn. Speech synthesis and recognition use zh-HK where the system supports it.
Parlance
Practice real spoken conversations on topics that interest you with an AI tutor. Receive instant, detailed feedback on fluency, grammar, and vocabulary after each session. Track your progress and improve your language skills effectively.
- AI-powered conversation practice
- Instant feedback on fluency
- Grammar and vocabulary analysis
- Progress tracking
- Multiple supported languages
- 7-day free trial
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Flashcards won't make you fluent. Conversations will. Practice real spoken conversations about the topics that interest you, and get instant feedback after every session. HOW IT WORKS · Speak - Start a conversation on any topic, from ordering coffee to debating your weekend plans. Your AI tutor adapts to your level and keeps the conversation natural. · Debrief - After each session, get a clear breakdown of your fluency, grammar, and vocabulary - what you got right, and what to work on next. · Improve - Track your progress over time. See your recurring weak spots (past tense? subjunctive? ser vs. estar?) fade as you keep practicing. WHY PARLANCE · Gain real conversational skills about the topics that matter to you · Instant, detailed feedback after every session · Progress tracking that shows what's actually improving · For anyone with a little foundation, from rusty to fluent · No judgment, ever - ask for help as often as you need SUPPORTED LANGUAGES English · Spanish · French · German · Italian · Portuguese · Japanese · Korean · Arabic Whether you're brushing up before a trip, reconnecting with family roots, or finally getting serious about fluency, Parlance gets you talking - today. Free 7-day trial. Cancel anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Teach and Learn Cantonese at none against Parlance's 2. Parlance's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Parlance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Teach and Learn Cantonese asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Teach and Learn Cantonese | Parlance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kin Wah Kerry SHEK | Northstar Apps LLC |
In-app purchases
Teach and Learn Cantonese
No in-app purchases
Parlance
- monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
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