Learn Mandarin with confidence
Learn Chinese without the burnout.
Grow your vocabulary quickly and retain it effortlessly over time in as little as 10 minutes a day.
Custom SRS queue
Reviews land right before you forget, so progress compounds.
HSK-aligned lessons
Clear lesson paths with vocab, sentences, and native audio.
Built for busy days
Simple goals, quick sessions, and momentum you can keep.
Method
How Mando teaches
A focused loop: build vocabulary with lessons, retain it with spaced repetition, and steadily improve recall with repeatable daily sessions.
Build your core vocabulary
Mando uses a custom spaced repetition algorithm that times reviews to the edge of forgetting. You retain information over time and expand your vocabulary quickly and effortlessly with sessions that fit real life.
Learn the right set
Lessons introduce vocabulary in context, with audio and examples so you build meaning, not memorization.
Review at the perfect moment
Your queue adapts based on accuracy and speed to schedule the next repetition before decay kicks in.
Lock it in over time
Each successful review stretches the interval, so what you know stays known while you keep adding new words.
Stay consistent week to week
Flashcards only work if your workload is sustainable. The best routine is short, clear, and repeatable so you can keep momentum without burnout.
What this looks like
- Keep sessions to 10-20 minutes and protect daily consistency.
- Use lessons to add a controlled number of new cards each day.
- Clear due reviews first, then add new cards only if queue is healthy.
Queue clarity
Know exactly what is due, what is new, and what can wait.
Audio-first cards
Reinforce pronunciation while you review and before you answer.
Lesson momentum
Add the right amount of new vocab from structured lesson sets.
Daily stability
Avoid backlog spikes with predictable daily card volume.
What makes Mando unique
A focused path from beginner to confident daily use.
Most apps stop at raw flashcards. Mando keeps the core loop tight: lessons, spaced-repetition reviews, and audio-backed prompts that help you build durable recall without overwhelming your schedule.
One cohesive system
One loop that builds fluency: lessons -> reviews -> daily usage.
Designed for momentum
Short sessions, clear next steps, and progress that compounds daily.
Retention first
You do not just recognize words today; you keep recalling them weeks later.
Pricing
Pick a plan that fits your routine.
All plans include the full app: lessons, audio, and spaced-repetition reviews. The only difference is how often you pay.
Monthly
$12/month
Billed monthly
- Full access
- Great for trying it out
- Cancel anytime
Free trial included. Cancel anytime.
6 months
$64/6 months
Save ~11% vs monthly
- $10.67/mo equivalent
- Full access
- Best for steady progress
Free trial included. Cancel anytime.
Yearly
$100/year
Save ~31% vs monthly
- $8.33/mo equivalent
- Full access
- Best value
Free trial included. Cancel anytime.
FAQ
Your questions about Mando
Is Mando good for total beginners?
Yes. Start with core vocabulary and basic sentence patterns, then build up in layers. The goal is steady progress without overwhelm.
How much should I study each day?
Aim for 10–20 minutes a day. Consistency beats long sessions. SRS works best when you show up regularly.
How is this different from Anki?
Anki is powerful, but it is DIY. Mando gives you a guided structure (lessons + SRS queue + audio) so you spend less time configuring and more time learning. Instead of building every card manually and managing duplicate cards across multiple decks, you can follow one coherent system where progress syncs across lessons.
Can I control how many new cards I see?
Yes. You can tune your daily limits so the queue stays manageable and consistent.
What if I already studied Chinese before?
Onboarding asks about your background so we can place you at a sensible starting point instead of forcing a full restart.
When should I start branching out into native content?
Once your daily review load is stable and familiar vocabulary is sticking, start with short repeatable content and increase difficulty gradually.
Can I learn tones with this approach?
Yes. Audio-backed cards and repeated exposure in lessons help build tone comfort over time.
Can I cancel if it’s not for me?
Yes. Start with the free trial. If you are not fully convinced Mando is the best way to learn Chinese, or you are not ready to commit yet, you can cancel anytime from the Billing section of your profile.