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iStart Chinese ~ Mirai Language Systems app for iPhone and iPad


4.2 ( 9312 ratings )
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Developer: Mirai LLP
4.99 USD
Current version: 5.2, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 08 Dec 2010
App size: 135.59 Mb

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‘iStart Chinese’ is a unique and widely acclaimed app that will teach you Mandarin Chinese using a highly effective tutor-based approach.
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Previous customer reviews:

“Brilliant”
“Excellent Language App”
“Best learning app ever!”
“Amazing! Chinese Demystified.”
“An extremely full-featured app that is a great bargain as well.”

Featured by Apple several times on the App Store in the Education category.
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‘iStart Chinese’ is the premier tutor-based iOS application on the App Store. Aimed at beginner-level learners of Mandarin Chinese, it contains over 3 hours of full audio tutoring. Unlike most other Mandarin Chinese language apps which just have lists of vocabulary or flashcards, this app actually teaches you the basics of Mandarin Chinese — grammar, pronunciation, the writing system, and the usage of words — using an effective and clear methodology which you will thoroughly enjoy! There is simply no better way of learning Chinese!

This FULL version of ‘iStart Chinese’ contains:

* 20 bite-sized lessons
* clear visual and audio tutoring
* two native Mandarin Chinese narrators
* detailed grammar explanations in English
* an innovative interface and easy-to-use interface
* text moves in sync with audio to help you learn
* thousands of audio files to help you understand
* hundreds of pictures to help you remember words
* Chinese character chart for all words covered in the course
* animated stroke order diagrams for all Chinese characters
* functionality for you to practice drawing Chinese characters
* flashcards for all words covered
* fun quizzes for each lesson to check your progress
* search function for all words in the course
* create your own vocabulary lists easily
* collect motivation badges as you progress
* you can switch between Traditional and Simplified characters

Each lesson builds on what was learned in previous lessons, enabling you to make gradual and consistent progress. Everything is explained in great detail, giving you confidence and mastery of the material. While designed for absolute beginners, this app is also great for those who have learned Chinese before, and need a quick refresher course.

This app is based on the very best in language learning methodology. Over a million language learners are using Mirai apps.

There is no other app like this on the App Store!
Get this great app now!

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– No Internet connection required after download
– No in-app purchase required
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Produced by Mirai:
“Changing the Way People Learn Languages.”

Other iStart apps by Mirai:
• Mirai Japanese
• Mirai Spanish
• iStart French
• iStart German
• iStart Kana
• iStart Korean

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Pros and cons of iStart Chinese ~ Mirai Language Systems app for iPhone and iPad

iStart Chinese ~ Mirai Language Systems app good for

Ive looked at a large number of mandarin tutorial/training apps and this is by far the best. Excellent presentation with a great combination of vocabulary, pronunciation, writing and grammar features. The pinyin pronunciation instructions are especially helpful.
Fun and easy to use, and informative. Even as a Banana using this app, Ive learned grammar and structure that I wasnt even aware of.

Some bad moments

I have to say that really do enjoy this app. Its a really hard to find a Chinese language program that actually speaks and helps pronouce words for you on the iPhone. And for only $3! Please make a iStart Korean! Please!
I have used Mirai products in the past and found them to be very well thought out and user friendly. I am moving to Singapore next year and so I was thrilled to see this new Chinese app. Keep them coming guys. Thai next please.
Its really good. The explanation is a bit boring but its good, youll learn conversational Chinese.
Although I have not completed the course yet I am finding the lessons easy to understand and easy to remember. I would recommend this course if you want to learn conversational Chinese. Not a bad buy at all.
This app is a great way to get a good grounding in the language. Overall Mirai does a great job simplifying language learning.
A wonderful tool to learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese. I hope they continue to expand their language offerings.