Cantonese for iOS 5.1

A few of you have requested updates so the 'Cantonese' app has been updated for iOS 5.1. This version is available on the iTunes app store now. Sorry for the delay, I've been busy being a new dad! Unfortunately, the Taiwanese and EZ Chinese apps will not return in their previous form.

Updates for all!

By now, some of you may have noticed that all 3 apps, Taiwanese, Cantonese, and EZ Chinese have been updated. These three apps now support bookmarking of phrases so that you can easily access phrases for practicing. I've also added the abililty to play the audio recordings at half (.5X) speed.
I hope you find these new features helpful. These updates are all available now for free through iTunes. - Gene

Cantonese 1.7 Now Available!

The "Cantonese" app has just been updated to version 1.7 on the iTunes store. This new version adds a quiz mode to the app. Simply navigate to a particular category of phrases and hit the 'Quiz' button to test your progress! This version requires iPhone OS 3.1 or later.

New Mandarin Audio Phrasebook App

I'm happy to announce that our new "EZ Chinese" iPhone/iPod touch app is now available in the iTunes app store. It includes over 850 audio recordings of phrases and words in Mandarin Chinese as recited by a native speaker. You can learn more here (opens in iTunes).

Taiwanese updated to version 2.0

I'm happy to announce that version 2.0 of the "Taiwanese" app is now available. This version adds a quiz mode to help you test your progress. This update is free to all who have purchased previous versions.

New Updates!

Both "Taiwanese" and "Cantonese" have been updated with sections for "10 Random Phrases." Its a small update but I hope it keeps the learning experience interesting for you. Thanks again for your support!

A Few Words On Sound Quality

For both of my current apps, "Taiwanese" and "Cantonese", the audio recordings obviously play a central role in the apps' functionality. To ensure that users are happy with the quality of these recordings, I'm currently using a Nady SPC-25 condenser mic fed into a Mackie 1402 Mixer. The analog to digital conversion is then handled by a Presonus Firebox audio interface connected to a Mac.
This setup has worked well so far and I hope users find the audio quality more than sufficient. Soon I'll also be evaluating the CEntrance MicPort Pro, which has received many glowing reviews, as an alternative recording setup. Please be assured that we're not cutting corners when making these recordings.
Once again, thanks to all my customers for your support!