The problem with 听写 homework
Most children can't practise Chinese dictation alone. They need someone to read each word aloud — and if you're not confident with the words yourself, or simply don't have the time to sit with them every evening, practice doesn't happen.
Spell Tester fixes this. Upload your child's word list once, and the app does the reading for you — with correct Mandarin pronunciation, pinyin, and a simple meaning for every word.
How it works
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You upload the word list — once
Type the characters in, or photograph the school sheet. The app extracts the words instantly and enriches each one with pinyin, audio, and a child-friendly meaning.
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Your child listens and writes on paper
They tap the screen, hear the word read aloud in natural Mandarin, and write it on paper — exactly like a real 听写 test. No parent needed in the room.
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They check their own answer
The correct character appears on screen. Your child marks themselves right or wrong, sees where they went wrong, and moves on. Scores are saved so you can review later.
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Repeat as many times as they like
Children can redo any list as many times as they want before the school test — without any effort from you.
Built for Chinese dictation
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Natural Mandarin audio
Every word is read aloud with correct tones — no robotic mispronunciations.
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Pinyin included
Each character shows its pinyin so your child can check pronunciation as they practise.
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Paper-based writing
Children write by hand — the way the real test works — instead of typing on a screen.
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Progress tracking
Scores saved per child per list so you can see which words need more work.
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Photo import
Snap your child's school sheet — AI reads the characters and builds the list for you.
Free to start. The free plan includes up to 2 child profiles and 3 Chinese word lists per child — no credit card needed. Upgrade to Premium ($3/month or $30/year) for more lists and more child profiles.
Common questions
What if I don't know my child's Chinese words myself?
That's exactly what Spell Tester is designed for. You just type or photograph the word list — the app generates the pronunciation, pinyin, and meaning automatically. You don't need to know the words.
How many times can my child practise the same list?
Unlimited. Children can redo any list as many times as they want, any time. Each session's score is saved separately so you can track improvement.
Do I need to download anything?
No. Spell Tester runs in your browser on any device. You can add it to your home screen as an app if you want quick access, but no download is required.
Is my child's data private?
Yes. Children don't have their own accounts — everything is managed through a parent account. Word lists and scores are stored securely. We don't sell data or send marketing emails.