ChineseBuddy
Mandarin Chinese dialogues and vocabulary with native-speaker MP3 audio, pinyin guides and speaker labels.
DialogsVocabularyMandarin
Windows desktop apps · native-speaker audio
Learn a language in your spare moments - while you work
Hamm Software makes small, focused Windows apps that play real dialogues and vocabulary read by native speakers, in a small window that never blocks your work interface. It makes full use of your spare moments, so you can learn while working on other things on your computer and every second of your time counts - six languages, Dialogs and Vocabulary editions, a 7-day free trial and a one-time purchase.
Learn while you work. Keep the window on top of your spreadsheet, document or
browser: it plays one line at a time with native-speaker audio, so five spare minutes still move you forward.
Made for your spare moments
Every Hamm Software product is built around one idea: the minutes you already have are enough to learn a language, as long as the software never gets in the way of your work.
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Your spare moments, used well
Learning happens while you get on with your work. The app plays one line at a time on a timer you set, so five spare minutes still move you forward.
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A small window that never blocks your screen
It sits in a corner of the screen, or docks to the top edge as a slim bar. Your document, spreadsheet or browser stays fully usable - no full-screen lesson, no switching applications.
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Every second of your time counts
Each language ships with 45 everyday situations, about 500 lines of dialogue and about 2,000 words - every one recorded by a native speaker and available offline.
6
languages
45
everyday situations per language
about 500
lines of dialogue per language
about 2,000
basic words per language
about 12,500
native-speaker recordings in the five packaged products
Six languages, twelve apps
Every product ships as two companion apps: Dialogs for real-life conversations and Vocabulary for word cards. One licence key covers both editions of a language, and every one of them works the same way - in your spare moments, without getting in the way of your work.
CantoBuddy
Cantonese for English speakers, with Jyutping romanisation and a browsable word list on this site.
FrenchBuddy
French conversations and word cards recorded by native speakers, with auto-play and a mini mode.
DialogsVocabularyFrench
SpanishBuddy
Spanish dialogues and vocabulary with translations, repeat counts and always-on-top study.
DialogsVocabularySpanish
ItalianBuddy
Italian conversations and word cards for everyday situations, built for passive listening.
DialogsVocabularyItalian
GermanBuddy
German dialogues and vocabulary with native audio, category filters and global hotkeys.
DialogsVocabularyGerman
Why learners keep these apps open all day
It makes full use of your spare moments and it never blocks your work interface — so every second of your time counts. No lessons to schedule and no streaks to keep, just sound that plays while you do something else.
Learn while you work
The window sits in a corner or docks to the top edge as a slim bar, so your spreadsheet, document or browser stays fully usable while a new line appears every few seconds.
Recorded by native speakers
Real human recordings (MP3) made by native speakers, so you hear the rhythm and tone of the language. Nothing is generated while you use the app: the audio was recorded before release and ships with it.
Always on top
A slim floating window that stays visible over your work, dockable to the top of the screen as a single line.
Auto-play and repeat
Set the switch interval, how many times each line repeats and the volume, then let it run in the background.
Keyboard and tray control
Global hotkeys, a system-tray menu and full auto-play control, usable without touching the mouse.
One price per language. No subscription.
Each product includes both editions (Dialogs and Vocabulary) and works offline. A 7-day free trial starts on the first launch.
Any single product
$29.99 USD · one-time
- Dialogs edition + Vocabulary edition
- Lifetime licence, no hardware binding
- Works offline on one PC per user
- Free updates within the 1.x series
Try before you buy
$0 7-day trial
- All features unlocked during the trial
- Installer (.exe) or portable ZIP
- Needs the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (x64)
- Email support at myhama@hotmail.com
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it while I am working on something else?
That is exactly what it is designed for. The window is small, can be docked to the top edge of the screen as a slim bar, and never takes focus away from the program you are using. Ctrl+Alt+W hides or shows it instantly, and each language includes 45 everyday situations, about 500 lines of dialogue and about 2,000 words to play in the background.
How does the free trial work?
The trial lasts 7 days from the first time you launch the app. All features are available. When it ends the app asks for a licence key and exits if you would rather not buy.
How do I activate a licence key?
Open either edition (Dialogs or Vocabulary), choose the right-click or tray menu item Enter License Key…, paste the key you received and click Activate. One key covers both editions of the same language.
Do the apps need an internet connection?
No. After installation they work fully offline; the licence key is verified on your PC.
Is there a Mac, Android or iOS version?
Not today. Hamm Software products are Windows desktop apps (64-bit).
Where can I get a refund?
See the refund policy. If a key does not work, write to myhama@hotmail.com and we will re-issue it.
Looking for the Cantonese word list? Browse the vocabulary page — it is also available in
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