BEST APPS TO LEARN MANDARIN

Best apps for Australians to learn Mandarin Chinese.

Mobile apps can be a helpful addition to your Mandarin journey, especially around ‘gamifying’ your memory of Chinese characters. Here are a few apps that Australians can use to learn Mandarin Chinese:

Drops app - best apps to learn mandarin

OUR TOP PICK:

DROPS

Word by word, Drops helps you learn new vocabulary through fun, fast-paced games with simple mnemonic images in just 5 minutes a day.

Good for: Word memorisation. Basic sentences.
Price: Around $75 for lifetime plan (with signup discount)

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Pleco

ESSENTIAL APP:

PLECO

Pleco is a foundational app for looking up Chinese words and characters for their meaning and use. You can also create and load flashcards into Pleco — It’s a powerful app!

Good for: Dictionary of words and characters.
Price: ~$30-50 lifetime, depending on the bundle you buy.

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chinese skill app

FUN TO USE:

CHINESE SKILL

ChineseSkill apps help you learn Chinese Mandarin from zero for free, with fun games and structured learning.

Good for: Playing memory games.
Price: FREE PLAN or Premium ~USD $75/year or $160 lifetime. Wait for offers.

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