Mandarin foundations
Build a Chinese (Mandarin) foundation around your current level and goals.
Explore Mandarin foundationsFeatured Language: Chinese (Mandarin) +
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Chinese (Mandarin) pathways
Conversation
Build a clear spoken foundation
Explore ConversationCharacters and reading
Recognize and use common characters
Explore Characters and readingHSK goals
Build practical work vocabulary
Explore HSK goalsBusiness Mandarin
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Explore Business MandarinChinese for children
Start with sounds and simple words
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Speaking and tones
Build a clear spoken foundation
- Tones
- dialogue
Characters and reading
Recognize and use common characters
- Radicals
- reading
Business Mandarin
Build practical work vocabulary
- Meetings
- messages
Chinese for children
Start with sounds and simple words
- Tones
- stories
Your path in Chinese (Mandarin)
Starting point
Identify your level and choose a goal.
At your paceUseful phrases
Build Chinese (Mandarin) sounds, words and core structures.
At your paceGuided practice
Use short exercises and ask for feedback.
At your paceReal situations
Apply what you learn in conversations or reading.
At your paceYour next goal
Adjust your path as your skills and needs change.
At your paceChoose how you want to learn Chinese (Mandarin)
BEST FOR YOU
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Work one-on-one with a real tutor on your Chinese (Mandarin) goals and schedule.
- Personal goals
- Live feedback
- Flexible practice
AI Chinese (Mandarin) practice between lessons
- Try short prompts between live lessons
- Review useful words and phrases
- Check your answers and note questions
- Bring difficult points to a real tutor
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Practice at your level
Choose a short exercise in AI Tutor, then review your answers.
Focus areas
MandarinCharactersSpeakingHSK goals
Between lessons
- Save questions for your tutor
- Repeat useful expressions aloud
- Adjust your practice to your goals
Live Chinese (Mandarin) groups
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Frequently asked questions about Chinese (Mandarin)
Can I start with no previous experience?
Yes. Start at your current level and choose a Chinese (Mandarin) tutor or learning format that fits your goal.
Do I need to learn characters to speak Mandarin?
You can begin speaking with pinyin and tones, then add characters at a pace that fits your goals.
Can I combine tutor lessons and self-study?
Yes. You can practise Chinese (Mandarin) between lessons and adjust your plan with your tutor.
How often should I practise?
Choose a sustainable routine. Your progress depends on your starting point, goals and practice.