Learn Chinese
step by step
Words, phrases and characters in one app. Listen, speak and write with DaoLang.
Coming to iOS and Android
Words and phrases.
Hands-on practice.
Build sentences, listen to pronunciation and speak aloud. Learn to write Chinese characters right on the screen.
Choose words and put together a sentence in Chinese.




Practise what
needs a review
Recognising a written word, recalling it from a translation, understanding it by ear and writing it are different skills. DaoLang tracks them separately and schedules practice for each one.
- Understand the meaningCharacter → translation
- Recall the wordTranslation → character
- Recognise it by earRecording → word
- Write itCharacter stroke by stroke
The Words screen shows how much practice is due. Review all four skills together or choose one.
Start simple.
Keep moving forward.
130 units across four learning levels. Begin with words about food and introductions, then explore topics about the city, work and travel.
First steps
Food and drinks, introductions, study, work and sport.
Conversation
Home, shopping, health, weather, friends and daily routines.
Every day
The city, studying abroad, work, cooking and meeting people.
Your opinion
Travel, celebrations, family and stories from life.
Already learned some Chinese?
The placement test at first launch helps you choose a starting level.


Your knowledge,
all on one map
Each word has its place in the mosaic. See what you have learned, what you are learning and what is still ahead. Tap a tile to open its meaning and pronunciation.
Keep learning regularly
Set a daily goal and track your study streak. Earn points for exercises and compare results with other learners in weekly leagues.
See DaoLang in action
A short tour of the app screens
Chinese, wherever
you go
DaoLang for iOS and Android. Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.