Learn Chinese online, from day one.
Chinese is spoken by more than a billion people in China, Taiwan, Singapore and communities worldwide. Lingosu teaches you real Chinese from the pages you read, says every word in a natural voice and turns it into five-minute practice. Free to start, in Chrome or right here on the web.
Your first Chinese words
- 你好nǐ hǎoHello
- 谢谢xièxieThank you
- 请qǐngPlease
- 早上好zǎoshang hǎoGood morning
- 你好吗？nǐ hǎo ma?How are you?
- 再见zàijiànGoodbye
A language worth your next five minutes.
Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language. Tones are the hard part, so Lingosu lets you hear every word as often as you like, and slowly, until the melody sticks.
How you will learn Chinese.
Meet real words
Chinese words appear in the articles, recipes and news you already read. Tap one to see what it means.
Hear and say them
A natural Chinese voice reads every word, slowly when you need it. Then you say it back.
Make them stick
Saved words return in quick lessons, practice and games at the moment you are about to forget them.
Learning Chinese with Lingosu.
Is Lingosu free for learning Chinese?
Yes. The free plan teaches you Chinese from the pages you read, with lessons, practice and a word bank, and no card. Premium adds every level, unlimited games and natural voices without limits.
Can I learn Chinese without installing anything?
Yes. Every lesson, practice round and game runs right here on lingosu.com. Add the Chrome extension when you want Chinese words to appear on the sites you already visit.
How soon will I speak Chinese?
From your first session. Every word comes with a natural voice, a slow mode and a speaking exercise, so you say real Chinese phrases out loud on day one.
Does my Chinese progress sync between devices?
Yes. Sign in once and your words, streak and lessons follow you between Chrome and lingosu.com.