Language Survival Guide & Grammar Reference

Essential Tools for New Arrivals, Expats, & Everyday Learners

A direct reference for foundational pronunciation, everyday vocabulary, and common phrases needed to handle daily interactions and basic conversations.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Pronunciation & Script Guides

Includes standard text-to-speech audio samples, IPA phonetic symbols, and romanization systems like Pinyin to help with reading and pronunciation.

2. Core Phrases & Vocabulary

Contains everyday communication essentials, covering categories like greetings, politeness, and handling basic interactions.

3. Practical Grammar & Quick Refresher

Perfect for absolute beginners landing in a new place, or intermediate speakers needing a quick rules refresher. Built with offline capabilities so you can look up guides wherever you are.

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Hello
nǐ hǎo 你好
The standard, universal greeting used with everyone. Literal meaning is "you good".
[ni˧˥ xaʊ̯˨˩˦]
Thank you
xièxie 谢谢
Essential courtesy expression. Drop the pitch sharply on the first syllable, while the second is short and light.
[ɕjɛ̂.ɕjɛ]