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XinChao 1.1.78

Welcome to XinChao! Whether you are traveling through Vietnam's bustling cities or moving here for a new adventure, we are dedicated to helping you speak like a local. This update brings a beautifully redesigned website, a massive library of pocket phrases, and a smoother, audio-first learning experience.

New

  • Redesigned homepage: See exactly what makes XinChao special with our new interactive phone showcase. We have tailored the experience so you can easily find what you need, whether you are just visiting Vietnam or living here.
  • Massive phrase library: Explore 708 new, searchable phrase pages on our website. They are organized by real-life situations to help you find the exact words you need instantly.
  • In-app notifications and inbox: Stay on track with a new notification center and customizable preferences to manage how you learn.
  • XinChao Pro 3-day trial: Try out our premium features with a new 3-day trial, giving you full access to advanced lessons.
  • Tone Lab and Foundations: Master the tricky Vietnamese tones and build your core vocabulary with our dedicated Foundations module.

Improvements

  • Audio-first learning: Start speaking immediately. We now prompt you to practice speaking at every entry point and lesson showcase.
  • Dual-dialect audio: Learn both Northern (Hanoi) and Southern (Saigon) dialects with clear, authentic voices.
  • Simplified progress: We removed XP points to give you a cleaner, distraction-free learning environment focused entirely on real-world communication.
  • Faster website: Our website now loads much faster, saving your mobile data while you browse our guides and blog posts on the go.
  • Clearer study cards: Foundation study tiles now feature easy-to-read English translations alongside Vietnamese words.
  • Better link sharing: When you share a XinChao link with friends, they will now see a clean preview with the app name, a helpful description, and a beautiful preview image.

Fixes

  • Loudspeaker restoration: Your phone's loudspeaker now restores to its normal volume immediately after you finish a voice practice session.
  • Dialect playback: Resolved playback issues for Northern and Southern pronunciation guides in survival modules.
  • Smoother sign-in: Fixed an issue to ensure your subscription status remains active and recognized even if a login attempt fails.