Read Bean

Read Bean

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About this app

Master Chinese Through Real-World Content — Read Bean

Go beyond basic apps and textbooks. Read Bean is the ultimate tool for intermediate and advanced Chinese learners who want to read, listen, and think in real Chinese — at a professional, cultural, and conversational level.

Whether you're preparing for business, professional exams, or personal fluency, Read Bean transforms authentic articles, stories, and conversations into dynamic, personalized lessons made just for you.

Built for Intermediate and Advanced Learners
Forget "beginner content" stretched thin. Read Bean assesses your exact reading and listening levels and instantly tailors every lesson to challenge you without overwhelming you. Improve fluency across real-world topics — from culture to commerce — with lessons designed to mirror how Chinese is actually used.

Practice the Skills That Matter
Learn actively with sentence structure drills, fill-in-the-blank questions, smart listening challenges, and comprehension boosters. Every question type is crafted to sharpen your grammar, expand your vocabulary, and strengthen your ability to read, write, and think in Chinese — not just recognize words.

On-Demand Translation, Pronunciation, and Grammar Support
Tap any word to see its meaning, pronunciation, usage notes, and common collocations. Explore grammar patterns, sentence breakdowns, and alternative expressions with a single tap. Your growth stays fast and natural — without endless dictionary lookups.

New: Interactive Speaking Roleplays
Go beyond passive learning with Read Bean Roleplays — dynamic, voice-driven conversations that simulate real-life scenarios in Chinese. Whether you're ordering food, negotiating at work, or chatting with a neighbor, our AI-powered roleplays help you practice speaking naturally and confidently. You’ll get feedback, cultural tips, and just the right level of challenge to improve your fluency in a fun, low-pressure way.

Your Personal AI Language Coach
Need a deeper explanation, a cultural note, or a memory tip for a tough word? Just ask. Our built-in AI tutor gives you personalized help in real time — it’s like having a Chinese teacher in your pocket 24/7.

Spaced Repetition That Works — Flashcards Reimagined
Reinforce everything you learn with smart flashcards powered by proven spaced repetition methods. Read Bean automatically tracks your progress and schedules reviews, turning short-term learning into long-term mastery.

Achieve Your Chinese Learning Goals
With Read Bean, you'll do more than memorize — you'll think and operate in Chinese. Whether you're aiming to work abroad, connect more deeply with Chinese culture, ace professional certifications, or simply enjoy native content without subtitles, Read Bean gives you the edge.

What Our Users Say
"I have a 1500-day streak on Duolingo. If I had to choose between Read Bean and Duo today, I'd choose Read Bean." — Lawson K., After 30 Days
"Dropped my 500+ day Duolingo streak to make Read Bean part of my New Year’s resolutions. Huge fan now." — Gary N., After 5 Days

Subscription Details
Full access to all lessons requires a subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Your Apple account will be charged within 24 hours prior to renewal. Manage your subscription anytime in your Apple Account Settings.

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CONTACT US:
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Ratings and reviews

Omg I just downloaded your app and absolutely love it!!! I love the interacting speaking and how it shows you the transcript of what's being said. I've been taking classes for the last 2 months and kind of getting overwhelmed and was looking for an app to help me practice in between classes. This is perfect. I feel empowered!!! Cheers to reaching hsk 6.... -another ABC

It's been proven that reading is one of the best ways to learn a language. Read Bean created the perfect blend of a reading focused app, combined with some gentile gamification and supplemental learning for speaking and listening. Will update after I use the app a little longer, but so far I am very impressed!

Different to Duolingo, alright if you have some foundational knowledge. Learning by reading practical sentences. You can highlight and ask the AI questions on grammar. However, price for premium is a very steep subscription, and the free features are extremely limited (I can only find one reading that was free, as well as a short ''bootcamp''.) You also have an arbitrary 5 AI questions/messages daily restriction, I just ask DeepSeek/ChatGPT myself... Doesn't show enough value to purchase.

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daily speaking practice