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XinChao 1.1.73

Welcome to a massive update designed to get you speaking confident Vietnamese faster. We have completely refreshed our learning tools, expanded our phrase library, and made the entire experience smoother from your very first tap. Whether you are prepping for a trip to Hanoi or Saigon, these updates will help you sound like a local.

New

  • Tone Lab and Dual-Dialect Audio: Master the music of the Vietnamese language. You can now practice with both Northern (Hanoi) and Southern (Saigon) accents to match your travel destination.
  • 708 Online Phrase Pages: Explore our massive, searchable online library of 708 core phrases. The hub is now split by real-world situations so you can find exactly what you need instantly.
  • Smart Review Flow: Memorize vocabulary efficiently with our upgraded Pocket review system and Leitner flashcard flow, paired with a brand-new Stats tab to track your learning streaks.
  • In-App Notifications: Stay on track with a new notification pipeline, featuring a dedicated in-app inbox and customizable alert preferences.
  • XinChao Pro Trial: Test out the full experience with a new 3-day trial flow, easily unlocked using a simple social sign-in.
  • Aha-First Onboarding: Get straight to the fun part. Our redesigned welcome flow helps you experience the core value of XinChao immediately.

Improvements

  • Speak-First Lessons: Start speaking immediately. Lessons now prioritize voice practice at every entry point, showcasing curated packs tailored to real-life situations.
  • Clearer Study Layouts: Read English translations effortlessly with a clean, two-column tile layout during your Foundation studies.
  • Faster Home Screen: Enjoy a snappier daily learning experience with optimized loading times when you open the app.
  • Speedier Website: Browse our online guides and phrase lists faster than ever thanks to major performance cleanups and smaller page sizes.

Fixes

  • Loudspeaker Restoration: Resolved an issue where your phone's loudspeaker would fail to turn back on after you finished a voice practice session.
  • Dialect Playback: Fixed audio playback bugs for Northern and Southern tracks within the survival modules.
  • Reliable Upgrades: Stabilized the upgrade screen to prevent checkout errors and clearly display helpful billing messages if a transaction fails.
  • Better Search Results: Fixed website settings to ensure search engines like Google and Bing can properly find and display our helpful phrase pages.