Practice Speaking Chinese
Master Mandarin tones the only way that works: out loud. Mira calls your phone for real conversation practice with gentle feedback.
No app · works on any phone · from the makers of Indilingo
On your call, Mira says these with you and corrects your pronunciation as you go.
Why speak Chinese?
Mandarin is the most spoken first language on Earth, and simpler in grammar than most people expect. The real key is speaking, because tones only make sense aloud.
1.1 billion Mandarin speakers
The world's most spoken first language
Over a billion people speak Mandarin. Even limited speaking ability is a huge advantage in business and travel.
Tones only make sense when spoken
You cannot learn Mandarin tones from a textbook. You learn them by saying words aloud and hearing when you are off.
Grammar is simple, speaking is the hurdle
Mandarin has no conjugations or plurals. The real challenge is producing tones and sounds fluently, which comes only from talking.
How your Chinese calls work
Tell us where to call
Enter your number and choose Chinese. It takes about twenty seconds.
Pick up and start talking
Mira calls and speaks with you in Chinese. Answer naturally, there is nothing to install.
Improve every call
Get gentle corrections and new words, and hear your Chinese get smoother each time.
Starter phrases to say out loud
A handful of phrases to get your first Chinese conversation going. Try saying each one before your call.
| Chinese phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 你好 (nǐ hǎo) | Hello. |
| 请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yí biàn) | Please say that again. |
| 这个用中文怎么说？(zhège yòng zhōngwén zěnme shuō?) | How do you say this in Chinese? |
| 我还在学 (wǒ hái zài xué) | I'm still learning. |
| 你可以说慢一点吗？(nǐ kěyǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn ma?) | Can you speak more slowly? |
| 我想练习说话 (wǒ xiǎng liànxí shuōhuà) | I want to practice speaking. |
Tips to speak Chinese sooner
Practise each new word with its tone out loud, and record yourself to check.
Learn words in short phrases so tones flow together naturally.
Focus on being understood first. Tones sharpen fastest through real conversation.
Your first conversation is one ring away.
- Pick the language you speak
- Tell us where to reach you
- Enjoy a free 2-minute trial call with Mira
Confirm your details
Mira will call this number for your free 2-minute trial conversation.
When the call connects, wait for Mira to speak first. There's no need to say hello, she begins the conversation on her own.
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Questions, answered
Do I need to learn characters or tones first?
No. You can practise speaking with pinyin and tones from day one. Characters can come later, since conversation is about sound, not writing.
Do I need to know any Chinese already?
No, you can start as a complete beginner. Mira speaks slowly, keeps things simple, and can help in English when you are stuck, then raises the difficulty as you improve.
How is this different from a language app?
Apps build vocabulary but rarely make you speak in real time. Indilingo Voice is a live phone conversation, so you practise understanding and speaking Chinese together, which is what real conversations demand.