The easy way to learn Chinese · HSK 1–6 · Free to start

Learn Chinese the easy way — a little every day

Learby is an all-in-one system to learn Mandarin Chinese online: HSK flashcards, a 17,000-word vocabulary with pinyin and audio, listening, reading and writing practice, children's books and a community of learners.

Free account · From complete beginner to HSK 6 · Phone and desktop

A Chinese library that grows every day

1 886 learners
17 487 Chinese words
34 listening lessons
32 reading texts
32 writing drills
37 children's books

Listen · Read · Write — the three Chinese skills

Dedicated practice for Chinese listening, reading and character writing, with new lessons added every day.

Chinese listening practice

Dialogues with characters, based on real speech. Every line has audio, pinyin and a translation. Three levels — easy, medium, hard — from beginner to advanced.

Chinese reading practice

Short Chinese texts read sentence by sentence. Tap a sentence for pinyin, translation and pronunciation, then mark whether you understood it.

Chinese character writing

Write characters in 田字格 grids with correct stroke order and see your result at once. Missed characters come back for review — the reliable way to memorise hanzi.

Every tool you need to learn Chinese, in one place

From memorising your first Mandarin words to chatting with other learners — a complete system to learn Chinese.

HSK flashcards

Chinese vocabulary flashcards for HSK 1–6. Mark what you know, repeat only what you need. The fastest way to memorise Chinese words.

Chinese vocabulary

17,000+ words with characters, pinyin, meaning, example sentences and audio. Search by HSK level, build your own sets, export to PDF.

Little books for children

Graded Chinese children's books: read page by page with audio and translation side by side. Add new words straight to your own set.

Learner community

A community of people learning Chinese: public chat, private messages, friends and a social feed. Ask, answer and get motivated by others' progress.

Goals and statistics

Set a daily goal and track study time, words reviewed and your streak — see your Chinese progress in numbers.

Works like a learn-Chinese app

Install it on your phone. Notifications, dark mode and a Mongolian · English · Chinese interface.

Why learn Chinese with Learby?

There are many apps and websites to learn Chinese. Learby is built to take you from complete beginner to HSK 6 in one place, with a method that fits into a normal day.

Built for beginners

Every word, sentence and lesson comes with pinyin, audio and a translation. You can start learning Chinese from zero, with no prior knowledge of characters.

HSK exam preparation

The official HSK 1–6 vocabulary, organised by level. If you are preparing for the HSK exam, you review exactly the words of your level.

Easy, short, daily

Fifteen minutes a day: flashcards, one listening lesson, one reading text. Short, regular practice is the most effective way to learn Chinese.

Free to start

Signing up and the core features are free. Gold membership unlocks every lesson, book and PDF export.

Start learning Chinese in three steps

From sign-up to your first review in a few minutes.

Sign up

A name, an email and a password are all you need. No payment.
Pick your level

Start Chinese from zero at HSK 1, or continue from your current HSK level — your choice.
Practise daily

Flashcards, listening, reading, writing — even 15 minutes a day adds up.

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Gold membership

Every HSK level, every lesson, every book unlocked. Join the most active Chinese learners.

Become a Gold member

Flashcards and vocabulary for all HSK levels
Unlimited listening, reading and writing lessons
The full library of children's books
Export your vocabulary as PDF
Gold-members-only chat

Frequently asked questions about learning Chinese

Is Learby free?

Yes. Signing up and the core features are free. Gold membership unlocks extra lessons, books, PDF export and more.

Can I learn Chinese from scratch?

Yes. You start with HSK 1 words, easy listening lessons and short reading texts. Everything has pinyin, audio and a translation, so no prior knowledge is needed.

What is the easiest way to learn Chinese?

Short, regular practice every day. On Learby you memorise words with flashcards, train your ear with listening lessons and consolidate with reading and writing — about 15 minutes a day is enough.

Can I prepare for the HSK exam?

Yes. The official HSK 1–6 vocabulary is available as flashcards and word lists. Review the words of your level and practise writing characters.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. Use it in the browser, or add it to your home screen to open it like a learn-Chinese app and receive notifications.

How much time do I need each day?

15–20 minutes is enough. Set a daily goal and track your study time and streak in the statistics.

How do I become a Gold member?

After signing up, press “Become a Gold member” on your profile. The admin will contact you to confirm.

What languages is the interface in?

Mongolian, English and Chinese. Lesson content is in Chinese with Mongolian translations.