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The phrases that open doors

Ten essential words get you through a short trip. The first hundred could carry you through years of living somewhere. Learn when to use each phrase and test yourself when you're ready.

Today's words China day · new language tomorrow
Mandarin Chinese
中文 · 10 lessons, 100 phrases
Ten phrases a lesson, starting with the ones you need first
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The challenge is 12 Mandarin Chinese questions on the game clock, 20 seconds each, drawn from across the course rather than one lesson. Same set for everyone today.

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105 languages, 10 phrases in the starter deck of each and a hundred in the ones with a full course. Pick one from the list, or open a region to browse.

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See what one phrase looks like

Every card carries the phrase, a plain-English pronunciation, and a note on when a local would say it. Work through the set, then take the quiz to check what stuck.

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SpanishCard 5 of 10
Thank you very much

Muchas gracias

MOO-chahs GRAH-syahs

Said the way you would say it at home, and understood everywhere Spanish is spoken. The shorter form drops the first word once you are comfortable.

105
Languages
10
Phrases each
1,050
Phrases in total

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