Remember your Mandarin
Overcome the intermediate plateau with daily review, personalized stories, and topic-based vocabulary.
For A2–B2 (HSK 3-6) learners who keep forgetting the words they learn.
Topic Islands
10–20 words organized around themes you care about. Each word comes with pinyin, real usage examples, and translations. Build vocabulary that matters to you.
Daily Review
Spaced repetition keeps words from fading. Review at the right moment, before you forget. Turn short-term memory into long-term retention.
Story of the Day
A short paragraph using your recent vocabulary in context. See words come alive in real situations, not isolated flashcards.
How it works
Choose your topic
Pick what you want to learn about—work, travel, cooking, anything. We help you build a focused vocabulary island around it.
Learn with context
Get 10–20 words with pinyin, example sentences, and translations. See how words work together, not in isolation.
Review and remember
Daily review sessions use spaced repetition. Stories reinforce your new words. Words stick because you see them when it counts.
Practice calendar
See your consistency. Each square is a day you reviewed.
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Frequently asked questions
I keep forgetting vocabulary. Will this help?
Yes. Daily review uses spaced repetition to show you words right before you forget them. Stories reinforce vocabulary in context, which helps with long-term retention. Most learners see words stick after 2–3 weeks of consistent practice.
What if I'm between A2 and B2?
Perfect. Lingo Island is designed for intermediate learners who know basic grammar but struggle with vocabulary retention. Topic Islands let you choose content at your level, and the system adapts to what you already know.
How are Topic Islands different from word lists?
Topic Islands group 10–20 related words around themes you care about. Each word comes with pinyin, example sentences, and translations. Instead of random lists, you build vocabulary that connects—which makes it easier to remember and use in real conversations.
Do I need to review every single day?
Not necessarily. The spaced repetition algorithm prioritizes words you're about to forget. Missing a day or two is fine, but consistency helps. Aim for 4–5 days per week to see progress.
Can I use this alongside other Mandarin resources?
Absolutely. Lingo Island focuses on vocabulary retention and context. Use it with textbooks, classes, or apps. The daily review and stories complement any learning method.