Parlilo普通话 · A1–B2
普通话 · A1–B2Practise Mandarin conversations.
Put your Mandarin into everyday conversations. Prepare useful words, try a guided reply and speak with an AI character. Start from the beginning or build on what you already know.
Explore a sample Mandarin lesson ↓Inside a lesson · Mandarin
A small exchange.
A good place to start.
It is the morning rush at a neighbourhood café in Beijing. Order coffee and a chocolate croissant, ask where the sugar is, and finish politely. The Mandarin course uses simplified Chinese, Pinyin and English explanations.
A phrase to get you started
早上好！请给我一杯咖啡。还能给我一个巧克力牛角包吗？
Good morning! A coffee, please. Could I have a chocolate croissant too?
- Hints and translations help you keep going.
- Feedback gives your next attempt a direction.
- Save useful words and revisit them with spaced review.
Example conversation · A1 · Beijing
Barista
早上好！您想要点什么？
Morning! What can I get for you?
You
早上好！请给我一杯咖啡。还能给我一个巧克力牛角包吗？
Good morning! A coffee, please. Could I have a chocolate croissant too?
Barista
马上就好——一杯咖啡和一个巧克力牛角包。
Right away — one coffee and a chocolate croissant.
You
你们把糖放在哪里？
Where do you keep the sugar?
Illustrative excerpt · in the app, speak your own replies and review feedback after the conversation.
The Parlilo method
A little practice.
A real conversation.
You don’t have to find all the words at once. A clear path takes you from getting ready to having your say.
- 01
Prepare
Meet useful words and phrases
Listen to the words you’ll need for a situation in Mandarin. Give yourself something to say.
- 02
Practise
Build your reply
Work through a guided exchange. Try a reply with support before speaking on your own.
- 03
Speak
Have the conversation
Listen and respond to an AI character. Use hints and translations whenever you need a hand.
- 04
Review
Know what to try next
See how you handled the conversation. Revisit useful words with spaced review and try again.
Familiar situation. New challenge.
A familiar place.
More to say.
Start at your level and build from there. Here’s how a café conversation in Mandarin develops across the course.
- A1
Beginner
Make your first order
Greet the barista, order coffee and a pastry, and finish politely.
- A2
Elementary
Add the details
Order politely, ask the price and confirm what you would like.
- B1
Intermediate
Make it your own
Customise your drink and ask the barista for a recommendation.
- B2
Upper-intermediate
Handle a change
Manage an order for two, clarify the details and make a change.
A1–B2 are Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels. Course levels describe the practice available, not a language qualification.
About the course
Learning Mandarin with Parlilo.
Which kind of Mandarin will I practise?
The course focuses on Mainland Mandarin with simplified Chinese. The sample above introduces a café exchange in Beijing; other situations give you more contexts for using the language.
Can I learn Mandarin from the beginning?
Yes. Start with A1 for short everyday exchanges. Vocabulary and guided practice help you prepare before an open voice conversation.
What if I already know the basics?
Choose a starting level that suits you. A2, B1 and B2 develop familiar situations through more detail, preferences, clarification and changes.
What can I try for free?
The app includes a selection of free lessons and conversations. Pro unlocks the full course; check the app for current prices and any eligible trial.
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