Speak Chinese Travel Phrases app for iPhone and iPad


4.6 ( 7056 ratings )
Travel Education
Developer: Ryan Zander
2.99 USD
Current version: 3.0, last update: 4 years ago
First release : 01 Jun 2011
App size: 64.01 Mb

Great for travel or study! Speak Chinese Travel Phrasebook is an easy to use talking phrasebook for Mandarin Chinese. Each phrase is displayed in large sized simplified Chinese characters, Pinyin phonetic transliteration complete with tone marks, and English translation. Hear the audio for each phrase in a clear, pleasant voice from a native Chinese speaker. There are over 500 words and phrases in the following categories:

* Greetings
* Basics
* Shopping
* Restaurant
* Hotel
* Transportation
* Health
* Money
* Sightseeing
* Entertainment
* Numbers
* Time
* Weather
* Animals
* Common Objects
* Fun Phrases

Speak Chinese Travel Phrasebook is great for anyone who is traveling to China or Taiwan. You will sound nice and impress the Chinese people you meet with these phrases.

Try using some of the many phrases for ordering food the next time you go to your favorite Chinese restaurant. Many phrases for ordering vegetarian food are included.

Speak Chinese Travel Phrasebook does not require an internet connection. You can use it anywhere you go.

Pros and cons of Speak Chinese Travel Phrases app for iPhone and iPad

Speak Chinese Travel Phrases app good for

Best Chinese phrasebook I have found so far. Thorough and mostly accurate to what the native speakers use
Very thorough phrase book. Highly recommended. Works well for mandarin learners of all levels.

Some bad moments

Very helpful for beginners at Chinese, and a must have for tourists
I took Mandarin in college and this app is a great way to refresh how the words sound. 我喜欢!