Why speak Mandarin Chinese with Lou
Mandarin has a reputation for being hard, but the grammar is simple. The real challenge is tones, and tones are a speaking problem. You fix them by speaking.
Lou shows pinyin next to every line and repeats it as often as you like, so you can focus on getting the melody right.
The tricky bit: The four tones. Hearing a clear model and copying it out loud is the most direct way in.
3 Mandarin Chinese phrases from your first sessions
你好，很高兴认识你。
Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
你好 (nǐ hǎo) = hello
谢谢你的帮助。
Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù.
谢谢 (xièxie) = thank you
请给我一杯咖啡。
Qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi kāfēi.
请 (qǐng) = please
Your Mandarin Chinese pack includes 500 everyday words and spoken lessons like Order at a café, Meet someone new, Find your way.
Conversations you'll actually have
- Ordering at a restaurant
- Asking for prices
- Talking about your day
Mood match: Conspiracy Guy
They don't want you to learn the third tone. Lou will tell you anyway.
See all 12 moodsLearning Mandarin Chinese: quick answers
Can I learn Mandarin Chinese with Louddy as a total beginner?
Yes. Lou starts with short everyday Mandarin Chinese phrases that you hear first and then say out loud, with pinyin shown next to each line.
Which Mandarin Chinese does Lou speak?
Lou speaks Mandarin Chinese (Simplified).
How long does it take to start speaking Mandarin Chinese?
You speak in your very first session. How fast you get comfortable depends on how often you practise: short daily conversations beat one long weekly session.
Is there a free trial?
The yearly plan starts with a 3-day free trial.