Learning any language is daunting. It makes people wonder how they learned their own language in the first place. There are grammar rules to learn, alphabets and verbs to memorize and thinking about it turns even the most hopeful learners into anxious and stressed people. Thankfully, there are tons of amazing resources for those looking to learn a new language. Mandarin is one of the most popular languages in the world because the Chinese population is large. This is helpful to learners because the more popular something is, the more likely there will be a vast amount of material available.
Learning Mandarin will be easier if you know your learning style. Some can read textbooks and pick it up easily, while others will need to watch videos and follow along with the dialogue. On the internet, people can find access to both options. A couple great websites for those who like traditional learning are Fluent in 3 Months and Dig Mandarin.
Practice listening to the language and become accustomed to the different inflections in tone. This will help for when it comes time to practice the language. Once the mind is used to hearing Mandarin it is easier for the mouth to follow along. Also, this way, learners will know their pronunciation is correct.
Start small with listening and memorizing characters before trying anything too difficult. The written and spoken Mandarin seem like two separate languages themselves, but they go hand in hand. Learn how to speak the language first and then invest the time in memorizing the characters that correspond to the words.
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