中文· Language learning appsLearn Mandarin vocabulary, connect characters with their sounds and understand Chinese sentence patterns. Choose simplified or traditional vocabulary, with dedicated listening and tone practice in Bootstrap Chinese Grammar.
Find your Chinese appMade for your studies
Start with the skill you want to build.
Prepared vocabulary topics
Choose simplified or traditional Chinese. Each course combines Mandarin vocabulary, native-speaker recordings and character practice.
First 3 topics free in every language · Additional content via in-app purchases
A structured grammar course
Explore 204 grammar topics with explanations, pinyin, native-speaker examples and exercises. Listening & Tones adds focused practice with Mandarin sounds and tones.
First 10 topics free · One-time full-course purchase · No subscription
Native-speaker expressions
Hear Chinese in complete, everyday expressions. Use prepared phrases to connect individual words with context and rhythm.
Free download with in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad
Your own vocabulary and phrases
Build a personal collection of Chinese words and phrases from your own materials. Use AI tools to explore the text, then return to it for practice.
Free download · Subscriptions unlock full access
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Declan Words offers separate simplified and traditional Chinese courses, each with 5,700 words across 125 topics. Bootstrap Chinese Grammar uses simplified characters with pinyin and includes Listening & Tones exercises on both iOS and Android.
Pick a Chinese vocabulary topic that connects with your current studies. Start with the free content in Words.
Hear the native-speaker recordings before trying the exercises. Give unfamiliar words a little extra attention.
Use the grammar course to explore sentence patterns, then listen to complete expressions in Phrases.
Before you begin
A few practical details to help you choose.
Yes. Select the traditional Chinese course in Declan Words. A separate simplified course is also available. Bootstrap Chinese Grammar uses simplified characters with pinyin.
The first 3 topics in the Chinese course in Declan Words are free. Bootstrap Chinese Grammar also includes the first 10 topics free, with explanations, native-speaker audio and exercises.
Declan Words is available on Android, iPhone and iPad. Bootstrap Chinese Grammar is also available on both platforms. LEXEphant supports Android, iPhone and iPad. Phrases is available on iPhone and iPad.
Declan Words, Bootstrap Grammar and Phrases use native-speaker recordings. LEXEphant uses AI-generated audio for the words and phrases you add.
No. Choose the app that meets your current need. Each app is a separate download with its own purchases, so you can begin with one tool and add another if it is useful.
