25 Best Apps to Learn Chinese

BY: STAFF - UPDATED April 15, 2025

Chinese has so many unique concepts like 背影 (bèi yǐng) (the back view of someone who is walking away from you), Tony (a general name for all barbers/hairdressers), or 缺心眼 and 心眼多 (phrases based on the belief that the more holes your heart has, the more you are willing to think things through).

You can learn Chinese online on Mondly, Duolingo, Memrise, Busuu, Drops, Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone, FluentU, Lingodeer, or Falou.

Learn Chinese on LingQ

LingQ is a language learning app that uses the same logic for learning a new language as learning your native tongue: using content you already like. They have books, news, podcasts, sports coverage, politics, culture, and food to name a few.

Price: Free

Devices: Android, iPad, iPhone, and Web

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Learn Chinese on LuvLingua

LuvLingua is a language learning app that uses an interface that is more geared towards a younger audience. It's focused on vocabulary learning and listening skills. The basic app is free but the more advanced ones are paid.

Price: Free

Devices: Android, iPad, iPhone, and Web

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Learn Chinese on Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone is a language-learning app that started in the 90s for auditory learners.

Price: Free

Devices: Android, Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, and Web

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Learn Chinese on Udemy

You can use Udemy to learn a new language. Courses such as "Learn Dutch Beginner" and "French Language Learning: Language and Culture for Absolute Beginners," will help kickstart you in those two languages.

Price: Free

Devices: Web

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Learn Chinese on Bravolol

Bravolol is a series of apps like "Learn French", "Learn Japanese", or "Learn Italian" that offer a basic language learning experience.

Price: depends

Devices: Android, iPad, and iPhone

Go to Bravolol

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