Learn Chinese with Han Trainer: FAQs

The following questions in English have reached us during the recent years more than once. Click on a question to obtain the answer which was valid at the time and be aware that while our Chinese learning products are evolving constantly, these answers are not kept up to date.

If you have any question, contact me.

With best wishes for your endeavours in learning Chinese,

Rainer Stahlmann

Author and inventor of Han Trainer Pro, Han Trainer Pocket, Han Trainer Screensaver, Han Trainer Flashcards, Han Trainer Digital Flashcards .

Typical questions before purchasing our products

What editions are currently (2010) available?

Are there more words in the screensaver than in the box of (printed) flashcards?

I'd like to buy the screensaver only!

Can I use Han Trainer on my iPhone?

Is there any version with traditional characters available?

Typical questions after purchasing our products

How do I install the full version if I purchased it as a download?

Typical questions before purchasing our products

•  What editions are currently (2010) available?

The "Theme Edition", which is our "bestseller", has topic-based lessons (similar to the demo on our website). See also http://www.hantrainer.de/info-theme_en.htm.

The other edition which is currently available is the "Practical Chinese Reader Edition". Its lessons are based upon the book "Practical Chinese Reader" by Prof. Chiao Wei. See also http://www.hantrainer.de/info-pcr_en.htm

As you can see from our shop, the prices are the same for all products of both editions.

•  Are there more words in the vocabulary trainer than in the box of (printed) flashcards?

Our box of Chinese flashcards contains only aprox. half of the lessons contained in our our vocabulary trainer, and therefore only half of the words (aprox. 600). This is due to the heavy quality paper the cards are printed on and to the fact that 1200 cards of that quality wouldn't fit into the box.

However, if you choose to buy our product “Han Trainer Digital Flashcards”, all 1200 words will be included since there’s no space problem at all with these digital learning cards.

Looking forward to your reply and don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions.

•  I'd like to buy the screensaver only!

thanks for your compliments on the Han Trainer Screensaver! There's another version which contains around 1200 words (called "Han Trainer Pro Theme Edition Screensaver"). It's part of the (commercial) Han Trainer Theme Editon Deluxe package.

This is usually not a standalone product, but you can order that screensaver as a standalone version via www.hantrainerpro.com/shop . Just order any product (tick the "download" box on top), write "Theme Edition Screensaver only, as discussed with Rainer" into the "comment" field. Instead of the amount in the order confirmation, just transfer 10 € or 15 US$ via Paypal. You'll then get a download link for the Screensaver.

•  Can I use Han Trainer on my iPhone?

Currently, we only offer virtual Chinese learning cards for the iPhone.
The version available at www.cobocards.com offers some additional functionality if you prefer using an app.

•  Is there any version with traditional characters available?

Currently, there’s no version of Han Trainer Pro or Han Trainer Pocket with traditional characters available. If you’d like to be notified once one becomes available, feel free to subscribe to our newsletter.

Typical questions after purchasing our products

How do I install the full version if I purchased it as a download?

Here's what is supposed to happen when you install the download version of Han Trainer Pro (Theme Edition):

1.) You download 2 files: HanTrainerProThemeSetup.exe (aprox. 25-30 MB) and HanTrainerProTheme.exe (aprox. 5 MB) and put them into the same directory
2.) You double-click HanTrainerProThemeSetup.exe
3.) The install dialogue appears.
4.) Click "Next": The "License Agreement" screen appears.
5.) Accept the Agreement and click "Next": The "Installation directory" screen appears.
6.) Don't change the directories. Make sure the the "Create shortcut on desktop" is ticked.
7.) Click "Next"
8.) Click "Install".
9.) Click "Finish"
10.) Han Trainer Pro should now launch. However, the Han Trainer Pro program window might be in the background, so close all other program windows until you see it.
11.) Login and start learning Chinese.