Tag: Pleco

Journey to the West (1986 TV Series): China’s most iconic classic

The 1986 Journey to the West TV series is widely considered the most iconic adaptation of China’s legendary Monkey King story. Even decades later, it remains the version most Chinese viewers grew up with and one of the best shows for Mandarin learners interested in Chinese culture.

Review: Hanping Chinese Pro + Hanping Camera + Hanping Popup

This summer I visited China and instead of using Pleco, I’ve been using Hanping Chinese Pro for a change, as well as testing Hanping Camera and Popup. Here’s my review of all three Hanping apps for Android.

Pleco flashcards: yes or no?

The Pleco Chinese dictionary is a crucial app for Chinese learners. What about the Pleco flashcards add-on though, is it worth spending 10 bucks? How essential is the ‘dictionary-flashcards combination’ to get to the next level(s)?

Learning Chinese with flashcards: Anki vs Pleco

You are serious about learning Chinese and use spaced repetition to support your vocabulary learning? What’s the best flashcard app out there?

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Pleco’s graded reader: Journey to the West

Pleco’s abridged version of “Journey to the West” offers a well-priced and swift way to immortality which can be bought in your local app store.

Review: Chinese dictionary app Pleco

The popular English-Chinese dictionary app Pleco doesn’t need any more positive reviews, but I wrote one anyway.