Koala Chinese 樹熊認字

Learn Chinese in Cantonese

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

New in 1.7.2: An urgent Writing Game UI fix for iPhone and iPad, plus Character Bingo, smarter Daily Challenge review, and smoother learning from the 1.7 series. Koala Chinese teaches Cantonese and Traditional Chinese in about 10 minutes a day, helping children and beginners recognize common characters and build reading, listening, and writing skills. v1.7 Series Updates [v1.7.2] Writing Game UI Fix Fixed a Writing Game interface issue on iPhone and iPad, improving layout consistency and reliability. [v1.7.1] Content and UI Improvements Updated content, refined Sticker Book, Bingo Review, and printable sheets, and fixed bugs. [v1.7] Character Bingo Children use pictures, characters, and audio clues to find answers on a 3×3 Bingo card and connect three spaces in a row. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels progress from picture recognition to identifying characters and vocabulary by sound. Challenges earn eucalyptus leaves for the koala, while Review Mode lets children revisit today's words and hear them again. Bingo performance also helps Daily Challenge choose better review items. App Features • Built around Cantonese and Traditional Chinese Every character, word, and example includes Hong Kong Cantonese and Mandarin audio, English explanations, and Jyutping. Learning audio can also switch to Mandarin or English for different family and learning needs. • Character Bingo Progress through three levels from picture recognition to listening comprehension, with five games per level daily and a relaxed review mode. Results help Daily Challenge select useful review items. • Daily four-item challenge Each day introduces three characters and one related vocabulary word. Activities include flashcards, examples, writing, picture matching, and Fill in the Blank. A Sticker Book, 30-day calendar, and printable worksheets support motivation and offline practice. • Spoken and written example sentences When available, example cards show both everyday spoken Cantonese and formal written Chinese, helping children understand how Chinese is spoken at home and written in books. • Character and vocabulary flashcards Children learn through lively cartoon illustrations covering people, nature, numbers, food, everyday objects, and Hong Kong culture themes. The app includes 400+ essential Chinese characters and vocabulary words, with more being added. • Stroke-order writing practice Follow animated stroke-order guides, based on Hong Kong's Primary School Chinese Character List, and practice writing with a finger or Apple Pencil. Adjustable playback speed lets younger learners slow the demonstration down and follow at their own pace. • Creative drawing game Children can practice writing, color, or draw freely. Drawings can be saved in the app and shared from the drawing gallery. • Puzzle games Hong Kong-themed and other picture puzzles help children build observation, patience, and problem-solving skills. • Progress and parent tools Track daily practice, XP, streaks, stickers, writing records, and other achievements. Parents can review progress and set play-time limits. • Premium Premium unlocks all premium categories and learning activities, including the full character and vocabulary flashcard library, stroke-order practice, puzzle games, and multiple user profiles for siblings. • Safe and privacy-friendly No ads, no third-party analytics, and no tracking. Children can learn in a focused, child-friendly environment. • Designed for iPhone and iPad Available with Traditional Chinese and English interface options, plus Cantonese and Mandarin learning audio. This App Is Ideal For • Families looking for engaging learning tools to help preschool children recognize and write Chinese characters • Families who want children to explore Cantonese and Traditional Chinese • Beginner Chinese learners and people reconnecting with Chinese language and culture • Anyone interested in Cantonese, Traditional Chinese, or Hong Kong culture Privacy Policy: https://keiko-lab.com/koalachineselearning/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://keiko-lab.com/koalachineselearning/terms-of-service/

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

- Fixed a Writing Game interface issue affecting both iPhone and iPad. - Improved layout consistency and reliability during writing practice. Version 1.7 Series Highlights - Play, listen, and connect three in a row with Character Bingo. - Find answers from pictures, Chinese characters, and audio clues on a 3×3 Bingo card. - Choose Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced and progress from picture recognition to identifying characters and vocabulary by sound. - Play five games per level each day and connect three spaces to collect eucalyptus leaves for the koala. - Review today's matched words and tap any card to hear its pronunciation again. - Bingo performance helps Daily Challenge schedule more suitable vocabulary for review. - Daily Challenge includes three single characters and one related vocabulary word each day. - Practice vocabulary through flashcards, example sentences, writing, picture matching, Fill in the Blank, stickers, and printable worksheets. - Enjoy clearer stroke-order speed settings, improved writing hints, more reliable Cantonese audio, refined Sticker Book and Bingo Review screens, updated printable sheets, performance improvements, and bug fixes.

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    Seller
    • Chun Sun Yong
    Size
    • 461.3 MB
    Category
    • Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English and 2 more
    • English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
    Age Rating
    4+
    • 4+
    • This app has an age rating of 4+ with content restrictions.

      Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls.
    • In-App Controls
      Parental Controls
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    • Koala Chinese Learning Premium $44.99
    • Koala Chinese Learning Premium $6.99
    Copyright
    • ©2026 Keiko-Lab