Why I built it
I was not looking for another course. I wanted somewhere I could take the vocabulary I was already learning and revisit it from different directions: meaning, sound, Pinyin, Hanzi, tones, writing and sentences.
I started by building a tool for myself. When it grew into something that might be useful to other learners too, I decided to share it.
What I want it to remain
Mandarin Orbit should remain simple to open and use, free, free from mandatory accounts, free from advertising and flexible enough to fit different ways of studying.
I do not want to turn it into a universal Chinese course or pretend an app can replace teachers, study, conversation and real-world practice. I want it to do the job it was built for — and do it well.
Who is behind it
I am Riccardo Mechi, an independent developer and Chinese learner. Mandarin Orbit sits at the intersection of those two things: what I am learning as a student and what I can build as a developer.
Language corrections, bug reports and practical suggestions are welcome at support@mandarinorbit.com.
Supporting development
Mandarin Orbit remains free. If you find it useful and want to support its development, you can make a voluntary contribution. Contributing does not unlock content, features, points or in-app advantages; it simply helps me keep working on the project.
Support Mandarin Orbit through PayPal.me
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