Mandarin · 普通话
Learn Mandarin by reading stories you'll finish.
Characters are easier to remember when you meet them again and again in stories. Volitude writes short Mandarin stories at your level, splits them into words you can tap, and reads them aloud so you can follow along.
Start reading Mandarin freeNo card needed. Takes about a minute to set up.
Tap words, not just characters
Sentences are segmented into words, so a tap gives you the meaning of the whole word instead of a single character.
Stories at your level
Choose A1 to B2. Each Mandarin story is written for that level and around the topics you pick.
Tap any word
Tap a word for its meaning in that sentence, hold a sentence for a full explanation, and save the words you want to review.
Audio and a quiz
Listen to each story read aloud in Mandarin (China), then check your understanding with a short comprehension question.
Questions about learning Mandarin
- Can I learn Mandarin from scratch with Volitude?
- Yes. Level A1 uses very simple, common words and short sentences, and the quiz is in English at A1 and A2. You can move up to B1 and B2 as you improve.
- Is Volitude free for Mandarin?
- You can start free with a daily allowance of new stories, translations and audio. Plus and Pro raise the limits and start with a 7-day free trial.
- Which accent is the Mandarin audio?
- The narration is in Mandarin (China) (cmn-CN).
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