For everyday life in China
YOUR EVERYDAY EXPLORATIONS
City life
城市日常A breakfast stall, a cup of coffee, a ride across town. Find the Chinese in the small moments of your day.
- 5 scenes
- 40 words
- English & Mandarin
Your discoveries
MANDARIN FOR REAL-LIFE MOMENTS
Learn Chinese
in little scenes.
Look closely, listen to the story, and try the words in everyday life. A little picture is a lovely place to begin.
English explanations · Mandarin audio · Your own pace
PICK A PLACE TO BEGIN
Your next little adventure.
Every scene is open.
Choose somewhere you want to explore.
For everyday life in China
For your first days in China
A LITTLE FURTHER FROM HOME
Arrive at the airport, settle into your hotel, order a meal and find your way. A few useful words for each stop.
- 5 scenes
- 40 words
- English & Mandarin
Your discoveries
A FEW WORDS AT A TIME
Look. Listen. Give it a try.
No long word lists to work through.
Start with what you can see.
- 1
Step into a picture
Choose a scene from daily life or a trip to China.
- 2
Follow the story
Hear English guidance, Mandarin words and a useful example.
- 3
Make a discovery
Tap a word, say it aloud and try the scene’s short practice.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A little help.
Made for adults beginning to use Chinese in everyday places.
Do I need to read Chinese already?
You can start with the pictures and English explanations. Each word also has pinyin, a Mandarin pronunciation and an example sentence.
What kind of Chinese will I hear?
The words and example sentences are in Mandarin Chinese. Short English explanations guide you around each picture.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed to explore. Discovered words, saved words and practice results stay in this browser when storage is available. They do not sync between devices.