McLearn apps help you master Mandarin Chinese (HSK), Cantonese, and English (CEFR) — free on web and Android, alongside games and offline-first life-logging tools. iDataGear also delivers ETL pipelines, BI dashboards, and custom software for data-driven teams.
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McLearn is iDataGear's family of language learning products. Master Mandarin Chinese (HSK 1–3), Cantonese with authentic Hong Kong culture, and English (CEFR A1–C2) — plus stroke order practice, interview prep, a full Cantonese dictionary, and strategy games. Every app is free on web and Android.
Master Mandarin Chinese with HSK 1–3 vocabulary, reading comprehension, and pronunciation. Structured paths for serious learners.
識聼識講廣東話. Story-driven lessons, Hong Kong slang, Jyutping, and audio-rich practice for heritage speakers and travellers.
All Level Learner's English — CEFR A1–C2 vocabulary with IPA, sentences, articles, practice tests, and pronunciation practice.
Interactive Chinese character stroke order practice with real-time visual feedback. Powered by HanziWriter — perfect from HSK1 onwards.
The ultimate Cantonese reference: Jyutping, tone data, idioms, usage notes, and cultural depth. Offline-ready and bookmark-friendly.
AI-powered mock interview platform with instant feedback, structured preparation, and real-time performance analysis. Land your next role with confidence.
The classic game reimagined on a 4×4 board. Tactical depth, beautiful design, and a smart AI opponent to challenge your strategy.
Traditional Chinese strategy board game brought to life with modern design. Experience classic Chinese gameplay on any device.
How good is your eye? Estimate lengths, pour liquids to a target volume, and mix colours by eye — then watch the accuracy reveal tell you how close you got.
A local-first, private moments journal. Capture life by voice, text, and photo — everything stays on your device, fully offline.
An offline-first GPS hike tracker. Record routes, drop geo-tagged photo, video, and voice waypoints, and replay every hike — even with no signal on the trail.
iDataGear means Intelligence Data Gear — we transform raw data into actionable business intelligence. Our proven track record spans ETL pipelines, analytics dashboards, and the full suite of McLearn cross-platform apps.
Rapid discovery workshops to shape product direction, service design, and measurable KPIs.
Connect systems, normalize data, and automate repeatable workflows with confidence.
End-to-end design & development for web, mobile, and immersive learning experiences. Track record includes Learn Chinese and Learn Cantonese.
Fractional product, engineering, and ops leadership tailored to your company's cadence.
All McLearn® apps are free on Google Play. Take your learning on the go with native Android apps optimised for offline use.
Mandarin Chinese with HSK 1–3 vocabulary, sentences, reading comprehension, and pronunciation practice.
Story-driven Cantonese lessons with Hong Kong slang, audio practice, and Jyutping romanization.
All Level Learner's English — CEFR A1–C2 vocabulary with IPA, sentences, articles, tests, and pronunciation practice.
Master Chinese character stroke order with interactive practice and real-time visual feedback.
Comprehensive Cantonese dictionary with idioms, Jyutping, tone data, and fast offline lookups.
Strategic 4×4 board game with smart AI. Beautiful design meets deep tactical gameplay.
Traditional Chinese strategy board game with modern design and engaging strategy gameplay.
Casual visual-estimation puzzles: eyeball lengths, liquid volumes, and colour mixes — then see how close you got.
Local-first private moments journal — capture by voice, text, and photo. Your memories never leave your device.
Offline-first GPS hike tracker with route recording, replay export, and geo-tagged photo, video, and voice waypoints.
AI-powered mock interview preparation with instant feedback and structured practice for job interviews.
iDataGear Inc operates across two areas: McLearn language learning products and Business Intelligence solutions. Intelligence Data Gear means we turn data into intelligence — whether helping people master new languages or helping businesses make smarter decisions.
iDataGear brings over 10 years of experience building data-driven software and mobile experiences. Our language learning apps are developed by native speakers and educators, ensuring cultural authenticity and pedagogical depth. Our BI solutions are backed by proven ETL methodologies, analytics implementation, and enterprise software engineering.
How we work: User research → iterative development → data-driven improvement. Every product undergoes rigorous testing and continuous refinement based on real feedback.
iDataGear is a software team working between Toronto, Canada and Hong Kong, combining three disciplines under one roof: language education, data engineering, and product development. Every McLearn course is written and reviewed by native speakers of Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, and aligned to recognised public standards — HSK for Mandarin, the CEFR (A1–C2) for English, and the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong's Jyutping romanization for Cantonese — so learners always know where they stand against an external benchmark.
The engineering side of the team brings over a decade of experience shipping production data platforms — ETL pipelines, analytics dashboards, and enterprise software — and applies the same discipline to our consumer apps: offline-first architecture, on-device machine learning for privacy (as in Momera.ME's local speech-to-text), and cross-platform delivery on web and Android. We use our own products daily — the same apps we publish are the ones our team learns and journals with.
Our McLearn trademark covers ALL English, Learn Chinese, Learn Cantonese, Xie Zi, and the Great Cantonese Dictionary. Built with cultural authenticity, structured learning paths, and cross-platform accessibility. Developed by language experts and native speakers.
iDataGear specialises in ETL data processing, analytics implementation, and BI dashboards. We help enterprises transform raw data into actionable intelligence — faster pipelines, clearer insights, better decisions.
From strategy sprints to full product builds, we deliver end-to-end software development — web applications, cross-platform mobile apps, and enterprise solutions.
Whether building language apps or BI dashboards, the same principles apply: clarity, quality, and continuous improvement. Our own products are the proof.
Quick answers about McLearn® apps, downloads, and iDataGear services.
Learn Chinese by McLearn® covers HSK 1–3 with vocabulary, reading comprehension, and pronunciation practice. Open the web app for free or download on Google Play. No account required. Free on web and Android.
Learn Cantonese features story-driven lessons, Hong Kong slang, Jyutping romanization, and audio-rich practice. Open the web app or download on Google Play. Also available: the Great Cantonese Dictionary for vocabulary lookups.
Open idatagear.com/gcd/ in your browser or install the Android app. Search any Cantonese word to get Jyutping romanization, tone data, idioms, and cultural usage notes. Bookmark favourites for study. Works offline. Completely free.
ALL English (All Level Learner's English) by McLearn® is CEFR-aligned (A1–C2) with vocabulary with IPA, sentences, articles, practice tests, and pronunciation practice. Use the web app or download on Google Play. Free on both platforms.
Use Xie Zi (写字板) at idatagear.com/xiezi/ or the Android app. It provides interactive stroke order practice powered by HanziWriter with real-time visual feedback and green checkmarks for correct strokes. Covers HSK character sets. Free.
All McLearn® apps by iDataGear Inc are free on Google Play: Learn Chinese, Learn Cantonese, ALL English, Great Cantonese Dictionary, and Xie Zi. All apps also run on the web — no download required.
Yes. iDataGear Inc provides ETL data processing, Business Intelligence implementations, analytics dashboards, workflow automation, and end-to-end product development for web and mobile. Contact us to discuss your project.
iDataGear Inc (short for Intelligence Data Gear) is a software company operating in two areas: the McLearn® product family — free language learning apps for Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and English — and Business Intelligence consulting — ETL pipelines, analytics dashboards, and custom software. Based between Hong Kong and Toronto. All apps are free at idatagear.com.
McLearn® is iDataGear's registered trademark brand for its language learning and productivity apps. The McLearn family includes: Learn Chinese (Mandarin HSK 1–3), Learn Cantonese (Jyutping + HK culture), ALL English (CEFR A1–C2), Xie Zi (Chinese stroke order), Great Cantonese Dictionary, and Open Interview (AI mock interviews). All are free on web and Android.
McLearn® Android apps are on Google Play. iOS native apps are not yet available, but all web versions work on any iPhone or iPad — open idatagear.com in Safari and all apps run without installation. No account required.
iDataGear's AI-powered features include:
For AI consulting and automation services, contact us.
Jyutping is the standard Cantonese romanization system developed by the Linguistic Society of Hong Kong. It uses Latin letters and tone numbers 1–6 to represent Cantonese pronunciation (e.g., 你好 = nei5 hou2). McLearn's Learn Cantonese and Great Cantonese Dictionary include full Jyutping for every word, with audio. Both are free.
All McLearn® consumer apps are completely free — no subscriptions, paywalls, or required sign-ups. Learn Chinese, Learn Cantonese, ALL English, Xie Zi, Great Cantonese Dictionary, and Open Interview are free on the web at idatagear.com and on Android via Google Play — as are the Eyeball It! game and the Momera.ME and Momera.Hiking utilities. iDataGear's BI consulting and custom software services are paid professional engagements — contact us for a quote.
Eyeball It! is a free casual visual-estimation puzzle game with three modes: Length & Shapes (drag a line to match a shape's perimeter by eye), Liquid Volume (hold to pour and release at the target volume), and Color Volume (mix cyan, magenta, and yellow to match a colour). Every round ends with an animated accuracy reveal. Play free on the web or get it on Google Play.
Momera.ME is a free local-first moments journal for Android. Capture life by voice, text, and photo — speech-to-text runs entirely on your device, so nothing is uploaded: no cloud, no account, fully offline. Photos can be scanned with on-device text recognition. Get it on Google Play — see the privacy policy.
Momera.Hiking is a free offline-first GPS hike tracker. It records routes with background GPS, works on trails with no signal thanks to offline OpenStreetMap maps, lets you drop geo-tagged photo, video, and voice waypoints, keeps a hike calendar with history, and exports animated track replays as video. Try the web version or get it on Google Play.
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Get McLearn® apps from Google Play — free and offline-ready.