Laowai feature guides

Use Laowai Study for Chinese vocabulary reviews. Choose a word list, practise separate skills and continue a saved session.

Create Chinese vocabulary lists in Laowai, import CSV or TSV files, check dictionary matches and export for Laowai, Anki or Quizlet.

Use Laowai grammar explanations and exercises together. Prepare unfamiliar vocabulary, practise sentence patterns and resume saved grammar sessions.

Understand Laowai browser storage, account sync and legacy iCloud. Keep words, lists, study progress and books in the intended workspace.

Search by pronunciation, then choose an entry using tones and context.

Understand offline app search, definitions and dictionary languages.

Format numbered pinyin with tone marks in your browser.

Choose a Chinese reading in Laowai, control pinyin and translation, use available recordings and practise vocabulary from the text.

Import a Chinese EPUB, FB2 or TXT into Laowai’s web library. Look up words, use reading controls and understand where your book is saved.

Use the native reader with your own EPUB, TXT or FB2.

A worked routine from a short text to vocabulary practice and rereading.

Choose words from Laowai’s official-source HSK lists, keep syllabus editions distinct and export a custom PDF, Anki deck or Laowai list.

Create printable Chinese writing practice in Laowai. Enter your own words, choose hints or recall prompts and set the number of rows.

Export Chinese flashcards from Laowai for paper, a phone or Anki. Choose duplex printing, check the card fields and use the same word selection.

Understand source editions, new-entry and cumulative vocabulary.

Choose a syllabus and test pronunciation, meaning and use.

Seven prepared sets with example sentences and activities.

Set up a Chinese class in Laowai Classroom, invite students, choose materials and decide between live teaching and homework.

Build a Chinese lesson in Laowai Classroom with reading, vocabulary and exercises. Preview answers before teaching live or assigning homework.

Run a live lesson in Laowai Classroom: present material, open student exercises, use the class board and keep the video call alongside it.

Assign Chinese homework in Laowai, submit student answers, review written or spoken responses and return work for correction.

Group lessons into a Laowai teacher course, attach it to a class, schedule lessons and share teaching material with school colleagues.

Student sheets, vocabulary practice and separate teacher answer keys.

Use Laowai’s structured HSK 1–4 course paths on iPhone and iPad. Understand previews, lesson progress and the difference from HSK word lists.

Use Laowai widgets, Live Activities and Apple Watch for short vocabulary reviews. Understand Remember and Forgot feedback and app practice results.

Dictionary, reading and vocabulary practice on iPhone and iPad.

Check included native features, free limits and purchase options.