Learn Mandarin Chinese with Drops in 5 minutes a day

来玩“文字游戏”吧。Mandarin made easy.

In just five minutes a day, you will learn Chinese through our beautifully illustrated, immersive and playful lessons. You focus on the part of Chinese that matters most — words. It’s effective, fun and free.

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About Mandarin Chinese

Learn Chinese in just 5 minutes a day with Drops--learn words in Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken variety of Chinese. It includes the Beijing dialect and Standard Chinese. Mandarin Chinese is spoken by about 70% of Chinese speakers. There are about 910 million native speakers and it is the official language of the People’s Republic of China as well as Taiwan.

Drops is the most popular and the best way to learn Mandarin Chinese on the go.

Language learning made easy. Have you always wanted to learn another language but felt you never had enough time, or patience. Or you’ve tried and given up? Well, it’s time to try again with Drops--a fun, new way to finally learn that language you always wanted to master: the Chinese language.

In just five minutes a day, you will learn Mandarin Chinese through our beautifully illustrated, immersive and engaging lessons. You focus on the part of Chinese that matters most -- words. It’s effective, fun and free.

How Drops can help you learn Mandarin Chinese online:

  • Learn 2,000+ Chinese words with Drops
  • Drops helps to create memorable visual associations with new words
  • Drops helps you to practice your vocabulary and review the words you’ve learned
  • Start with just five minutes a day and build a language learning habit

Wondering how to learn Mandarin Chinese?

Mandarin Chinese is very different from other languages, but there are some aspects of the language that make it easier than others. There are many recommended ways to learn Chinese.

Become familiar with the Chinese hanzi:

  • Chinese Characters are fun to learn!
  • Hanzi are made up of radicals you can learn to understand the meanings of each character.

Tackle Chinese grammar:

  • Chinese grammar is relatively easy to learn.
  • You can learn some of the basic structures in Drops’ Travel Talk category.

Listen to lots of Mandarin Chinese audio:

  • Find Chinese dramas you enjoy and watch them to get familiar with the language.
  • Listen to M-pop.
  • Use Drops’ Premium listening test feature to test your listening comprehension.


Learn Chinese in just 5 minutes a day with Drops--learn words in Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken variety of Chinese. It includes the Beijing dialect and Standard Chinese. Mandarin Chinese is spoken by about 70% of Chinese speakers. There are about 910 million native speakers and it is the official language of the People’s Republic of China as well as Taiwan.

Drops is the most popular and the best way to learn Mandarin Chinese on the go.

Language learning made easy. Have you always wanted to learn another language but felt you never had enough time, or patience. Or you’ve tried and given up? Well, it’s time to try again with Drops--a fun, new way to finally learn that language you always wanted to master: the Chinese language.

In just five minutes a day, you will learn Mandarin Chinese through our beautifully illustrated, immersive and engaging lessons. You focus on the part of Chinese that matters most -- words. It’s effective, fun and free.

How Drops can help you learn Mandarin Chinese online:

  • Learn 2,000+ Chinese words with Drops
  • Drops helps to create memorable visual associations with new words
  • Drops helps you to practice your vocabulary and review the words you’ve learned
  • Start with just five minutes a day and build a language learning habit

Wondering how to learn Mandarin Chinese?

Mandarin Chinese is very different from other languages, but there are some aspects of the language that make it easier than others. There are many recommended ways to learn Chinese.

Become familiar with the Chinese hanzi:

  • Chinese Characters are fun to learn!
  • Hanzi are made up of radicals you can learn to understand the meanings of each character.

Tackle Chinese grammar:

  • Chinese grammar is relatively easy to learn.
  • You can learn some of the basic structures in Drops’ Travel Talk category.

Listen to lots of Mandarin Chinese audio:

  • Find Chinese dramas you enjoy and watch them to get familiar with the language.
  • Listen to M-pop.
  • Use Drops’ Premium listening test feature to test your listening comprehension.

Learn Mandarin Chinese in just 5 mins a day

Instant feedback on your language progress

Speak like a Native
Dive into language learning with Drops' crystal-clear audio. Our native speakers ensure you master perfect pronunciation while relishing every step of your journey. Listen, learn, and speak like a pro!

Instant feedback on your language progress

Stay Motivated
Easily form a language learning habit with our game-based features, enjoyable challenges, and personalized lesson recommendations. Our tailored lessons ensure you learn at the perfect level and pace for you.

Instant feedback on your language progress

Effective and Fun Learning Games
Brace yourself for an adventure of a lifetime! With Drops, learning becomes playtime. Engaging games, review modes, and interactive challenges transform language acquisition into a joyful expedition. Unleash your potential while having a blast!

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Memorable Illustrations
Boost your memory retention with our captivating visuals and vibrant illustrations. Each word is accompanied by an eye-catching image, forging strong associations between the word and its meaning. Say goodbye to forgetfulness, and hello to seamless language recall!

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