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Record 3–15 seconds of Mandarin without an account. Check a reference sentence for pronunciation, tone, fluency and expression feedback, or choose Custom for clarity and fluency in your own words.

Listen, record, then choose what to practise

Choose a practical Mandarin reference sentence with Chinese characters, pinyin and an English meaning. Listen to the example, allow microphone access and record at least three seconds. Recording stops at 15 seconds. The page shows your remaining free checks.

Reference sentence or your own words

Reference-sentence mode checks pronunciation clarity, tone control, fluency and expression against the selected sentence. Custom mode checks clarity and fluency in your own short Mandarin response. A complete recording is needed to request feedback.

Review four speaking dimensions

  • Pronunciation clarity checks whether initials, finals, and syllables are understandable.
  • Tone control focuses on whether Mandarin tones stay clear inside a complete sentence.
  • Fluency looks at pacing, pauses, and whether the sentence sounds connected.
  • Expression quality checks whether the sentence fits the selected real-life situation.

These four signals apply to reference-sentence mode. Custom responses return clarity and fluency signals.

Use the result as a practice signal

Listen again and repeat one unclear word or phrase in context. Connected Mandarin includes tone changes, neutral tones and low third tones. One sentence cannot establish your overall speaking level.

Practice feedback, not an official exam grade.

This tool is designed for learning feedback, not for official HSK, HSKK, TOCFL, academic, or visa-related evaluation.

Clear boundaries for this assessment.

How can I check my Mandarin pronunciation for free?

Choose a reference sentence, listen to the example and allow microphone access. Record 3–15 seconds of Mandarin to request pronunciation, tone, fluency and expression feedback. The page shows your remaining free checks; no account is required.

Can I check my own Chinese sentence?

Yes. Choose Custom and record your own short Mandarin response. Custom mode checks clarity and fluency; reference-sentence mode also checks tones and expression against the selected sentence.

What should I do with a low tone score?

Listen to the reference again and repeat one unclear word or phrase in context. Connected Mandarin includes tone changes and low third tones, so use the feedback as a practice signal. One score cannot establish your overall speaking level.

Is this an official HSK or HSKK score?

No. This free assessment is a practice-oriented speaking check. It gives useful feedback on one sentence, not an official exam grade.

Do I need to create an account?

No. You can run a short assessment or try a five-minute AI conversation without an account. The conversation starts after a short introduction and your plan review. New accounts receive 60 free practice minutes. Verify your email to use them; the minutes are valid for 7 days from the first connected signed-in practice conversation.

Is my recording uploaded?

Yes, the short recording is sent to Elo only for this assessment request and is not saved as a long-term learner artifact.