Mandarin FastTrack 1.0 is the iPhone application that will help those interested to learn Chinese language. Touted as the “effective learning tool employing cognitive design,” the application should help users reach at least conversational level — all while on-the-go, from the comfort of their iPhone. The program can also work as a talking English-to-Chinese dictionary and translator to make the trip more enjoyable when traveling to Chinese speaking regions.
Included in the program are phonic lessons and exercises of all 21 initials and 36 finals, more than thousand words, terms, and short phrases in 16 categories, and 2 adjustable learning evaluation quizzes. Moreover, each learning item is equipped with human audio model for listening practice, and there’s also the recorder and playback functions built in each item for speaking practice. Finally, there are 2 quizzes of terms and phrases with adjustable size of contents.
Knowing Chinese is an important skill these days, hence the application isn’t cheap. Mandarin FastTrack costs $18.99, but if you consider it as an investment, it’s not that much, really. Here’s an AppStore link with few more details. And a final note that a free, lite version is also available.