***Update: The Decipher app is no longer available***
Decipher Chinese allows you to learn Chinese by reading news articles specifically written by teachers. I find this learn Chinese app easy to use. The interface is straightforward and intuitive. It’s a no frills app but loaded with just the right features for beginners. The articles are short and mostly about Chinese culture with some world news.
The best part of the Decipher Chinese app is the touch dictionary/audio feature. This allows me to practice reading with the pinyin turned off. When I encounter a Chinese character that I am not familiar with I can click to hear the Mandarin audio and also learn the English definition. I find it easier to learn the characters without the distraction of pinyin.
Features
- Touch Dictionary/Mandarin Audio
- Traditional and Simplified Chinese
- Pinyin that can be turned on or off
- HSK level hints
- New articles daily
- Save words to study later
- Tracks progress
Screenshots
Cost
Decipher Chinese is available as a mobile, tablet, or web app. The app is free with limited articles. Unlimited access is $4.99 for a monthly subscription. Download at www.decipherchinese.com
Hi,
These days when I tried to visit the website ” http://www.decipherchinese.com “, the page could not be found “404” popping out.
The app also could not be found on iPhone Appstore.
Please advise.
Thank you!
Thanks for the update! Very sad that the Decipher app is no longer available.
What happened to the app? It was the best app I had found to learn and practice Chinese. Do you know if it’s going to come back?
It was a great APP. The company is no longer updating or maintaining it and I haven’t seen an official announcement as to why. Sorry, I don’t have more information for you.
Hi, maybe you like “The chairmain’s bao” which uses the same concept. Website: https://www.thechairmansbao.com
(there is also a great app).