5 best resources for learning chinese

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5 Best Resources for Learning Chinese With a number of Chinese language school booming up to bridge the need of Chinese language, the resources to learn Mandarin has equally sown seeds . China is one of the most sorted languages over the world and is being used worldwide. The expansion of learners and want to know the culture, architecture, the language, there are few resources which ought to help Chinese learners to ease their learning process. 1. Anki It is software that helps you keep a track of everything that you are learning. For beginners it is a boon. Anki uses notes which are a bunch of information. It has card templates of different shape and sizes. Decks on the other hand are group of cards under a single name. Anki 2.0 is therefore very useful. You can create a free account and can sync with desktops and mobiles or other devices. It is called Spaced Reception software (SRS). 2. Jukuu.com An excellent tool for Chinese learning English. The interface of this is huge. You will get a corresponding translation and helps in language learning. If you got to learn Mandarin, this tool is surely going to benefit you. The website is rich with vocabulary and you can get quick access to sentences. The site offers Chinese-English translation which aids in learning process well. It is an online application. You could both download and use it or use online as well. For Chinese language learners it is a must to put that effort well. 3. YouTube, YouKu, TuDou It is one of China’s top online video streaming platforms to learn Mandarin. The site is bloated with full length Chinese movies, television episodes giving subtitles. Chinese language school, often use this technique amongst their students too. The theory says see, listen and read, when combined well, learning process fastens for sure. 4. Chinese Podcasts A great source to learn Chinese. these podcasts have a variety to offer. The accent, the pronunciation, the listening to it brightens the scope of learning the language well. It is suitable for every level. Great subtitles aids in the learning process. It has interesting topics to ponder on as well. There are various prodcasts in use. It is imperative that you see few things before you indulge in choosing one. Make sure they are downloadable PDFs, have online interactive subtitles, have rich vocabulary lists, further word explanations, exercises to do etc. 5. MDBG Much of practice session of Chinese learning can be done with MDBG dictionaries. It has high quality content. You could trust on the source. This reader aids you in giving multiple webbased translation services on just a click away. It is easy, it is feasible and is free too. There are


more than 115,000 entries to this dictionary from idioms to phrases, from terms to proverbs, you can have everything under one roof. Summation: The Chinese language school also inculcates many of the resources into teaching. Happy Mandarin is one such example where learning is fun-time. Ultimately, by checking out the compatibility, choosing the right resource will be easier.


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