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Little Lantern is a calm, steady way into Chinese. Here's the gentle rhythm — a little each day, no rush.

  1. Learn a little

    Begin with the HSK 1 course. Each short lesson introduces a handful of words and how they fit together.

    Browse Learn
  2. Read & listen

    Open a short story or podcast in the Library. Tap any Chinese word to see what it means as you go.

    Open the Library
  3. Practise your words

    Turn the words you've met into quick exercises. Little Lantern remembers where your words come from, so there's no setup each time.

    See Practice
  4. Save & review

    Words you tap are saved to My Words. A short review now and then keeps them from slipping away.

    View My Words
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