Learn Mandarin Chinese with Melnyks

At a glance

• Editor score
  3.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Learners who prefer structured audio and dialogue lessons
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $97/yr
• Character writing practice
  No
• Facts checked
  23 Oct 2026

• Where it wins

  • Situational lessons pair dialogue with vocabulary, explanations, and review.
  • PDF transcripts offer simplified and traditional Chinese characters.
  • Audio downloads, adjustable speed, and background playback support mobile study.

• Where it doesn't

  • Full library access requires a paid membership; there is no free plan.
  • No handwriting practice or speech recognition is listed.
  • The course centers on audio lessons rather than interactive speaking feedback.

Our verdict on Learn Mandarin Chinese with Melnyks

Learn Mandarin Chinese with Melnyks is a Mandarin course for beginners and beyond, organized around situational audio lessons. It suits learners who want to follow dialogues, study vocabulary with English explanations, and review lesson material in a structured sequence. Some introductory lessons are available without registration, but access to the full library requires a paid membership. Lessons and materials are available through the website and iOS and Android apps.

The published plans show two paid options: 6 Months for $77 per six months and 1 Year for $97 per year. Both include full access to Mandarin audio lessons, transcripts, worksheets, dialogues, character video lessons, and the iOS and Android app. Membership also includes native-speaker bonus audio dialogues. Learners can download audio for offline listening, adjust playback speed from 0.5× to 2×, and use background playback, lock-screen controls, and lesson favorites. A 15-day refund period is listed.

The strongest fit is for learners who want listening and dialogue practice supported by review materials, rather than a tool centered on writing or automated speaking feedback. PDF transcripts use simplified and traditional Chinese characters, and worksheets provide a way to revisit lesson content. Character video lessons add another format, but the course does not list handwriting practice or speech recognition. Choose it if audio-led study and downloadable lessons match your routine; consider another option if you need guided Hanzi writing or speech-recognition feedback.

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