Learn Chinese → Mainland China

Master the Mandarin.

Master four tones, retroflex initials, and Pinyin.

Standard Mandarin (Putonghua) is the official spoken standard of mainland China (zh-CN). It has four tones plus a neutral tone, and the retroflex initials zh, ch, sh and r. AnyAccent gives word and sentence feedback and diagnoses Mandarin initials and finals.

About this accent

The phonetic identity of Mandarin.

Standard Mandarin (普通话) has four tones plus a neutral tone, retroflex consonants (zh, ch, sh, r) that English speakers struggle with, and a strict CV(N) syllable structure. AnyAccent provides word and sentence pronunciation feedback and Mandarin initial/final diagnosis. Prosody scoring is not available for this locale.

What you drill

What AnyAccent fixes in the Mandarin.

Tone pair drills (the hardest combinations)

Retroflex vs alveolar initial distinction

Pinyin → spoken syllable training

How it works

Three taps to a better accent.

  1. 01

    Pick a language and accent

    Choose a supported language. For English, Spanish, Portuguese and more, pick your target accent — the same engine, tuned for the locale.

  2. 02

    Speak any sentence

    Type or paste a sentence, tap record. Review the feedback when your recording is ready.

  3. 03

    See exactly what to fix

    Words colored by accuracy. Feedback depends on the scoring language. English (US) also supports sound-level diagnosis and prosody. Listen to the reference and try again.

FAQ

Common questions.

What pronunciation feedback is available?

Word and sentence feedback with Mandarin initial and final sound diagnosis. Prosody scoring is not available.

How should I use the examples?

Listen to a reference, notice one pronunciation detail, and repeat the sentence at a comfortable pace. Use the app to record a sentence and review the feedback available for your language.

How long will improvement take?

Progress depends on your starting point, goals and practice. There is no fixed timetable. Compare recordings and focus on one change at a time.

Can I use more than one supported language?

Yes. AnyAccent plans include supported languages and accents. Your monthly usage and conversation settings depend on your plan.

Where do I record and manage my subscription?

Open the app and sign in to record, choose your settings and manage your plan. The website provides learning examples and information.

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