Chinese from Zero

Learn Mandarin, HSK 1

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Go from zero to HSK 1 with 200 bite-sized lessons: native audio, color-coded tones, character writing, and spaced repetition. No ads, no sign-up, fully offline. Chinese from Zero takes you from your very first character to a confident HSK 1 level — all in 200 short, focused lessons you can finish anywhere. No prior knowledge needed. No account. No ads. Your progress stays on your device. WHAT YOU LEARN • All 150 HSK 1 words and 60 core grammar patterns • Real, usable sentences from lesson one — greetings, family, time, places, shopping, and more • Everything you need to pass the HSK 1 exam HOW IT WORKS • 200 bite-sized lessons across 5 modules, built on a spiral method: each word is introduced, used across several lessons, then locked in with spaced repetition • Every lesson blends new words, grammar, listening, speaking practice, quizzes, and writing WHAT MAKES IT CLICK • Color-coded tones — every syllable is colored by its tone, so you see the melody of the language • Native audio — hear each word and sentence in a clear native voice • Character writing — trace real stroke-order animations to build muscle memory • Mnemonics and etymology — memorable stories for tricky characters (好 = 女 woman + 子 child) • Interactive quizzes — build sentences, match meanings, check tones, and train your ear • Spaced repetition — the app brings words back right before you forget them PRIVACY FIRST • Works fully offline • No registration, no tracking, no advertising • We collect no personal data — your streak and progress never leave your device Start today and say your first words in Chinese in minutes. 加油!

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    Seller
    • Alexey Mosyagin
    Size
    • 4 MB
    Category
    • Education
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Alexey Mosyagin
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