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XinChao 1.1.72

Welcome to XinChao! We have been busy building a smoother, faster, and more intuitive way for you to master Vietnamese. From instant audio pronunciations to a massive new phrase library, this update is designed to get you speaking confidently from day one.

New

  • Foundations and Tone Lab: Master tricky Vietnamese tones with our brand-new Tone Lab and dual-dialect audio support for both Northern and Southern accents.
  • Smart review system: Practice smarter with our upgraded flashcard system, featuring a smart review flow and a dedicated Stats tab to track your daily progress.
  • Audio-first learning: Listen to native pronunciation instantly at every entry point, situational lesson, and phrase pack.
  • In-app notifications: Stay on track with a new notification center, an in-app inbox, and customizable reminder preferences.
  • Massive phrase library: Explore 708 searchable, easy-to-navigate phrase pages on our website to find exactly what you need for your next trip.
  • Pro free trial: Try out XinChao Pro with a new 3-day free trial, accessible via secure social sign-in.

Improvements

  • Streamlined onboarding: Get straight to learning with a faster, more intuitive setup process that focuses on immediate practice.
  • Organized learning hub: Find lessons easily with vocabulary organized by real-world situations and expanded phrase pages.
  • Lightning-fast website: Enjoy a much faster website experience with optimized images and quicker page loading times, even on mobile connections.
  • Simplified learning flow: We removed XP points to keep your focus entirely on mastering the language.
  • Better link sharing: When you share a XinChao link with friends, they will now see a clean preview with the correct app name, a helpful description, and a beautiful preview image.
  • Search engine friendly: Improved our website structure so search engines like Google and Bing can help you find our free learning resources instantly.

Fixes

  • Dialect audio fixes: Resolved playback issues for Northern (Hanoi) and Southern (Saigon) dialects in survival modules.
  • Loudspeaker restore: Fixed a bug where your phone's loudspeaker would stop working after voice practice sessions.
  • Clearer translations: Improved readability of English translations in the Foundation study tiles.
  • Smoother upgrades: Fixed billing and subscription errors to make upgrading to Pro seamless and reliable.
  • Website stability: Resolved database connection and deployment issues to keep our website running smoothly.