A Dyslexia-Friendly Way to Learn Chinese
Dyslexia-friendly Chinese learning starts with one design choice: text is never the only way in. Every word, sentence, and article in Chenjin has audio attached, and every reading support is a toggle you control.
There are no timers on the reading, no penalties for a slow week, and more than one way to answer.
The audio carries the text
Articles play aloud sentence by sentence at the speed you choose, with the current sentence highlighted. You can listen first and read second, follow along, or replay one sentence until it settles. Every dictionary word has native audio too.
Supports on your terms
Pinyin above words, meaning glosses on hover, full translations, and font size are all independent toggles in the reader. Turn on what helps, and nothing you don't ask for crowds the page.
Speak your answers instead of typing
Dictation practice has a voice mode: hear the sentence, say it back, and get feedback on what matched, so listening practice never has to funnel through a keyboard. Tone Coach gives pronunciation feedback the same way, by ear and by picture. Both are part of the Plus plan, 7-day free trial.
Nothing punishes a hard day
Reading has no clock, reviews reschedule themselves around reality, and trophies never reset once earned. On days when text feels heavy, the games hub offers the same vocabulary through play.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a medical or assistive tool?
No. Chenjin is a language platform whose design happens to fit what many dyslexic learners say they need: audio everywhere, adjustable text supports, alternatives to typing, and no time pressure.
Is Chinese harder or easier with dyslexia?
Honestly, it varies by person, and we won't promise either way. Chinese trades spelling for character recognition, which some learners find a better fit and others don't. The free plan is a no-risk way to find out how it feels for you.
Can I try it without the reading being graded or scored?
Yes. The reader itself never scores you; it just remembers which words you've met. Scored modes like dictation are separate, optional, and untimed by default.
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Try it tonight
The free plan includes the dictionary, the free graded reader, three library articles a day, games, and flashcards. If it fits the way you learn, the Plus plan unlocks the rest with a 7-day free trial.
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