Favorite Chinese Learning Games and Resources
Favorite Chinese Learning Games and Resources
If you want to learn Chinese, these websites and apps can help. They have games, lessons, speaking practice, and reading practice. People of many levels can use them. Each resource below explains what it is and who might like it.
HelloChinese
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Type: App for speaking, listening, and characters
HelloChinese is a fun app made for learning Chinese. It helps you learn how to say words with the right tones. You can also practice writing Chinese characters on the screen. The lessons are short and easy to understand.
Duolingo
Level: All levels
Type: Game-style lessons
Duolingo makes learning Chinese feel like a game. You earn points when you answer correctly. It helps you learn vocabulary and simple sentences. It is good for daily practice.
Pleco
Level: All levels
Type: Dictionary and vocabulary tool
Pleco is a helpful dictionary app. You can look up words by typing, speaking, or drawing the character. You can also save words to study later. Many students use Pleco every day.
ChinesePod
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Type: Audio lessons
ChinesePod has many short lessons that you listen to like a podcast. The teachers explain how to use the phrases in real life. It is helpful for learning how Chinese sounds in everyday conversation.
Chinese Zero to Hero
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Type: Online video lessons
This website teaches Chinese step by step using clear videos. The lessons follow the HSK levels, which are levels for learning Chinese. It is good for students who want a clear path to follow.
Skritter
Level: All levels
Type: Character writing practice
Skritter teaches you how to write Chinese characters. It shows you the order of the strokes and lets you practice many times. This helps you remember characters better.
Mandarin Bean
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Type: Reading and listening practice
Mandarin Bean has many short stories and dialogues in Chinese. You can click on words to see what they mean. It helps you learn how Chinese is used in real life.
iTalki
Level: All levels
Type: One-on-one tutoring
iTalki lets you choose a Chinese teacher and talk with them through video chat. You can learn new words and practice speaking. This is very helpful for learning how to say things clearly.
Ninchanese
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Type: Game-based learning
Ninchanese teaches new words and sentences in a story-like way. You level up as you learn. It feels like a game, which makes practice more fun.