I built a free Chinese learning site for my kid - sharing in case it helps others

[jojoberry]

Hi KiasuParents,
I’m a parent of a primary school kid and got frustrated with the lack of free, fun Chinese resources that are actually aligned to the Singapore syllabus.
So I built one - chinese.getbuzzi.com (thank you AI!)
It’s completely free, covers P1–P6 vocabulary (我会认 and 我会写), with flashcards, quizzes and games. Built it for my own child first, sharing now in case other kids benefit too.
Not trying to sell anything - no premium tier, no sign-up required. Just hoping it helps someone else’s kid dread 听写 a little less
Would genuinely love feedback from parents and kids on what to improve.
Link: chinese.getbuzzi.com

[jojoberry]

I got some really helpful responses from those who tried the web app, thank you!
Based on feedback I’ve:

• fixed the confetti animation
• fixed the quiz bug that appeared after the new feature rollout
• added more modes for game and quiz
• included phrases for game and quiz

Still completely free, no sign-up needed.
For those whose kids have tried it - would love to know which levels they’re using and what’s working or not. Helps me prioritise what to build next.
Link: chinese.getbuzzi.com

[modernPtwoI]

Love this - parents building their own tools because they know their own kid best. Bookmarked. How is your child taking to it compared to worksheets? Mine engages a lot more when it feels less like homework.

[jojoberry]

@modernPtwoI As a primarily English-speaking family, the challenge has always been associating the characters with their meaning. My girl is thinking in English!
Traditional worksheets didn’t help much because everything is in Chinese. It’s like being thrown into American Ninja Warrior before you’ve even learnt to run

So my aim was really to get her past that first hurdle. With the English scaffold there, she can at least connect the character to its meaning, build some confidence, and then tackle the harder stuff.

I totally get the full-immersion argument, but let’s be real. Most of our kids aren’t learning Chinese because they want to master it. The intrinsic motivation just isn’t there. So if a little English support gets them over the wall and actually engaging, I’ll take that win.

Sorry for the long reply! But to actually answer your question, she’s not whining when I get her to practise anymore, which honestly is already a win She also loves the profile feature, customising her avatar and picking a cute nickname!

Hope it’s useful for your family too!

[jojoberry]

New feature! I’m really excited about this one - the 听写simulator. You can now add your own spelling list to test your child!

[kariyasingapore]

Thank you!

[jojoberry]

@kariyasingapore you’re most welcome
I hope all our kids can gain more confidence and interest in Chinese!

[qqtang0526]

@jojoberry Thank you so much for sharing this. Your comment really resonated with me. As both a parent and someone working in Chinese education, I’ve seen the exact same struggle in many families. A lot of children are not unwilling to learn Chinese — they’re simply overwhelmed when faced with a full page of Chinese text without enough support.

I particularly loved what you said about “getting them past that first hurdle”. That idea actually inspired me to think more deeply about the role of English scaffolding in Chinese learning.

I’m currently building an AI-powered Chinese reading companion for Singapore students, and after reading experiences like yours, I decided to include different support levels, including a High English Support mode. The goal is not to replace Chinese with English, but to provide enough scaffolding for children to build confidence and gradually become more independent readers.

And honestly, I completely agree with you — if a little English support can help children engage instead of shutting down, that’s already a huge win.

Also, the fact that your daughter no longer complains about practising Chinese is definitely a win worth celebrating!

Thank you again for sharing your experience. It’s incredibly valuable for parents and educators who are trying to help children enjoy learning Chinese. If you’d like to try our tool, let me know. I’d love to hear real feedback.