Word help in every chat
Unknown words get a translation underneath so you can keep reading. Tap a word to mark it unknown, recognised, or known. As you learn, the extra help fades.
English & Chinese
Learn languages through real conversations.
ChatNative matches you with language partners and keeps the chat readable. Unknown words get a translation under them — tap to track what you know.
How it works
Stay in the conversation. ChatNative leaves your partner’s wording as it is and only marks the words you have not learned yet.
Daily language partners
Turn on Looking and get a few people each day who speak the language you are learning and are learning yours. You choose who to message.
12-minute voice calls
Jump into a guided audio-only call with topics and live captions. No camera required. Speak English and Chinese in one exchange.
Turn a call into a lesson
If both of you agree, ChatNative can save a transcript. Replay the call, tap words the same way you do in chat, and keep a learning streak.
Practice every day
Daily matches and live calls keep you speaking — not just studying. ChatNative is for people 16 and over who are learning English or Mandarin Chinese.
Available on the App Store and Google Play. If you need help, contact support.