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Learn Mandarin with private-tutor quality and app convenience
Mandarin is one of 14 languages you can speak with Praktika
Most AI language apps only teach English or Spanish. Praktika covers Mandarin Chinese and 13 other languages.
Real-time feedback every time you speak Mandarin
Practice Mandarin freely.
No judgment, ever
Improve your Mandarin pronunciation
Speaking first, with grammar and vocabulary built in
Grammar, vocabulary and listening exercises sit alongside your Mandarin conversations, the way a human tutor would plan your lessons.
Choose the tone and intensity that keep you moving
Learn from your mistakes
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PraktikaQuestions about learning Mandarin with Praktika
Quick answers before you downloadHow do I start learning Mandarin on Praktika?
- Download Praktika from the App Store or Google Play.
- Take the two-minute setup quiz: your native language, goal and current level.
- Pick a tutor and start your first conversation in Mandarin.
You can change your goal, level or tutor later in Settings.
Is Praktika a good app to learn Mandarin from zero?
Yes. If you want to learn Chinese language skills from scratch, Praktika teaches Mandarin through conversation, and complete beginners get explanations in English from the first lesson.
As your level grows, your tutor uses more Mandarin. The setup quiz places you between A1 and C2, so your plan starts where you are.
Is Mandarin hard to learn?
Mandarin is one of the harder languages for English speakers. The grammar is friendly, with no verb conjugations or plural endings, but the sounds take practice. The US Foreign Service Institute puts Mandarin in its hardest group, at about 88 weeks of full-time study.
The tricky parts are the four tones, where mǎi (buy) and mài (sell) differ only in pitch, and measure words like 个 and 本. With Praktika you practice them out loud and get corrected in the moment, which is how they start to stick.
How long does it take to learn Mandarin with Praktika?
It depends on how often you practice. On average, 73% of active learners gain a full CEFR level in about 20 hours of practice, and your own pace may differ.
Frequent short sessions work better than occasional long ones. If you want a Mandarin learning app for your commute or lunch break, aim for 10 to 15 minutes most days.
Learning Mandarin: app or private tutor?
Private tutors are a common way to learn Mandarin online, at $50 to $120 an hour plus scheduling. Praktika Premium costs around $8 a month, about the same as a typical Chinese language learning app subscription, with prices set per market.
Some learners use both. Praktika covers the daily speaking practice between lessons, and you can make mistakes without anyone watching.
Can I practice Mandarin with ChatGPT instead?
ChatGPT can hold a conversation in Mandarin, but it doesn't follow a study plan for your level or score your pronunciation as you speak.
Praktika is an app for learning Mandarin with a tutor who remembers past sessions, follows your study plan and explains mistakes in English.
How is Praktika different from other learn Mandarin apps?
Many apps teach recognition through matching pairs and tapping answers. Praktika is built for speaking, so every lesson is a conversation you have out loud.
That matters if you can read a supplier's email but freeze on the phone. Short daily sessions also make it easier to stay consistent.
Can my company pay for my Mandarin practice?
Yes. Praktika for Business gives teams the same app with all 14 languages in one license, plus a dashboard that tracks progress by CEFR level.
Teams can start with a one-month trial for up to three people, with no credit card needed. Share Praktika for Business with your HR or L&D team.