Learn to speak Mandarin the natural way - clear audio lessons with full PDF transcripts, simplified and traditional. Free lessons, plus premium access for the full course
Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese the natural way - by listening. Melnyks Chinese delivers clear, practical audio lessons by Serge Melnyk, with full PDF transcripts in both Simplified and Traditional characters.
FREE AUDIO LESSONS
• Stream or download a large library of podcast lessons, no account needed.
• Real, conversational Mandarin you can use from day one.
PREMIUM LESSONS
• All 276 structured audio lessons, from absolute beginner to advanced.
• PDF transcripts for every lesson (Simplified + Traditional characters).
• Worksheets and exclusive bonus audio dialogues.
• Unlock with an in-app subscription, or sign in with your existing melnyks.com account.
BUILT FOR LEARNING ON THE GO
• Background playback with lock-screen and Control Center controls.
• Adjustable speed (0.5×–2×), 10s/30s skip, and repeat.
• Download lessons for offline listening.
• Full-screen transcript reader with pinch-to-zoom.
• Mark favourites for quick access.
• Designed for iPhone and iPad.
Whether you're starting from zero or polishing your fluency, Melnyks Chinese makes consistent practice easy, lesson by lesson, anywhere.
— SUBSCRIPTION —
Premium is an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks all premium lessons, PDF transcripts, worksheets, and bonus dialogues.
• Length: 6 months.
• Price: shown in the app for your region.
• Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase.
• The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.
• Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.
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I've found Serge's lessons really helpful on the journey to understanding conversational Mandarin. It includes both the traditional and simplified written forms, as well as differences between China and Taiwan (one of the reasons I picked this one over others.) There are some usability issues that I'd love to see updated, like being able to return to and control the audio tracks, but overall I recommend this app.
App no loner functions
Clintonv123
I paid for a lifetime membership but all lessons have been unaccessible. I am starting to wonder if this is a fly-by-night scam.Updated: Got a prompt reply in mail with instructions on the new login process. Rating raised to reflect this timely response. Will raise it further if process is functional.
Developer Response
Please update to the newest 2.0 version
Incredible Chinese class but poor app design
Ax1shaolin
First I gotta say the class is awesome. After trying some of his 30 lessons that are free on his website I signed up for a whole year. This class WILL help! App design is rather poor. Scrolling to lesson 100 for example takes a lot of time it should be grouped into sections or folders. Also the worst part is not being able to delete your completed courses without deleting the whole app when you want to clear your phone space.Keep in mind people, this is only a companion app, there are no free courses on it. Go to the website on your phones browser and try for free....30 lessons will keep you very busy.I think if he invested his money on the app and allow for free lessons directly on it to get people started and allow greater in app purchase options he can be awarded more capital for his nice work with the course content.App should only get 2 stars but the course is one of my favorites and well worth the subscription.
Developer Response
App redesigned from scratch in 2026
Serge is hěn hǎo de lǎoshī.
Mishclark
Serge Melnyk is the most fantastic teacher ever. When I decided to finally go to China I knew I would need a few words and phrases. I found Serge Melnyk Mandarin Chinese lessons on iTunes, studied his lessons and in no time I could speak and understand Mandarin. The more I studied the better my mandarin became, I have been visiting China every year since. Because of my Serge Melnyk Mandarin lessons I was able to navigate China and to make friends during my very first trip. My friends and I continue to keep in touch and make vacation plans when I back am in the US. Having this App will change your life. Having Serge as your teacher is the best decision you can make.
Version 2.0 is a complete, ground-up rebuild — faster, cleaner, and made for modern iPhone and iPad.
• Brand-new design and navigation.
• Stream or download the free podcast lessons , no login required.
• Premium lessons with PDF transcripts (Simplified + Traditional), worksheets, and bonus dialogues.
• Background playback, lock-screen controls, adjustable speed, and offline downloads.
• Full-screen transcript reader with zoom.
• Subscribe in the app, or sign in with your existing melnyks.com account , current subscribers keep their access.
Thank you for learning with Melnyks Chinese!
Version 2.0
The developer, Serge Melnyk, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
Seller
Serhiy Melnyk
Size
1.5 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
