A modern, no-nonsense method built for real conversations in Taiwan — not textbooks. Learn Traditional characters and the exact phrases locals use, and start speaking from lesson one.
Every lesson is designed around one question: does this help you start speaking faster?
Learn the exact phrase structures native speakers use every day, not isolated vocabulary lists.
No warm-up chapters. You're producing full sentences out loud within your first ten minutes.
Each “cheat code” unlocks dozens of new sentences by swapping a single word — so progress accelerates.
Cheat Code Chinese strips out everything that slows learners down and keeps only what gets you talking — tones, patterns, and the 20% of vocabulary that covers 80% of daily conversation in Taiwan.
Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial — cancel anytime before it ends and you won't be charged.
All plans include the full curriculum, audio lessons, and progress tracking.
“I ordered food entirely in Mandarin on a trip to Taipei after just three weeks. The pattern-based approach actually clicked for me.”
“I've tried three other apps. This is the first one that got me speaking out loud instead of just tapping multiple choice answers.”
“The 15-minute daily lessons fit into my commute, and I finally feel like I can handle daily life here — banks, taxis, the corner store — instead of just pointing and hoping.”
No. Cheat Code Chinese is built for complete beginners as well as learners restarting after a gap. Every lesson introduces new patterns step by step.
Most apps teach vocabulary in isolation, and most Mandarin resources are built for Mainland China. We teach Traditional-character sentence patterns you'll actually hear in Taiwan, with a dedicated Tone Key for every phrase.
Yes. Cancel anytime within the 7-day trial and you won't be charged. No phone calls or hoops required — it's one click from your account page.
Traditional characters — the ones used in Taiwan. Most Mandarin courses teach Simplified characters for Mainland China, which isn't what you'll see on menus, signs, or in daily life here.
Start today with a 7-day free trial. No pressure, no textbooks — just speaking.