Chinese has been said to be the hardest language to learn in World; whether it is the writing speaking or even listening it can be quite challenging for anyone learning. With this being said, there’s no better time than today to start learning Chinese. With so many Chinese programs and the ways that technology has now been implemented in learning languages, there has been no better time than today to start mastering one of the most difficult languages in the world.
The best 7 free online resources for learning Chinese on the net:
Resource #1: **2 free guides to get you going on your quest to mastering Chinese:
1) A 12-page report Why is Chinese so hard?. An insider’s guide to the difficulty of studying Chinese.
2) A 12+ page guide full of proven strategies and insights to becoming a master of the Chinese language.
Resource #2: **Chinese Pod Free, daily Chinese conversational audio mp3 lessons (called podcasts) based on real situations (ordering food, renting an apartment, talking about yourself etc.) you can download, listen and review on the go to start speaking Mandarin right away. Start with their New User Guide.
Resource #3 **Online dictionary website This is one of the oldest sites on the Internet for learning Chinese and is a great online resource, I use it all the time.
Resource #4: **BBC Real Chinese For those who plan to travel to China, learn useful Chinese phrases for introducing yourself, getting around, shopping, booking a hotel in China etc. in this interesting ten-part, online beginner’s Mandarin course in slideshow format with text, images and audio followed by a one-minute video shot in China and cultural notes.
Resource #5: **Chinese Forums Find like-minded, motivated Chinese learners to discuss topics related to learning Chinese and Chinese culture. Chinese-forums.com is an online community of people with an interest in learning Chinese language and culture. When you’re just starting to learn Chinese, keeping yourself motivated is vital for getting results. This is where you’ll find other motivated Chinese learners of all skill levels to exchange tips and information whether it’s about overcoming difficulties in learning Chinese Mandarin or sharing your favorite Chinese movie or travel destination in China.
Resource #6: **CRI Radio A great site to read and listen to radio broadcasts in English and Chinese about China and life in China China news, culture, sports, travel, entertainment etc.
Resource #7: **Chinese Fonts If you’re not reading Chinese characters properly on your computer, like the Chinese words for “learn Chinese” ?
Jules Nilsen has studied and been learning Chinese for the last 4 years in China.
The links of the 7 online resources mentioned in this article are as follows:
1)http://www.bestlearnchinese.com
3)http://www.zhongwen.com
5)http://www.chinese-forums.com
For the other online resources mentioned in this article you can just do a simple search on google.
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