Resources

Games are a fun way to practice reading and get interesting Chinese input. With games, you can go at your own pace, get feedback through your in-game actions, and gather context from what’s on-screen. Here are some great games for getting started!

Reading Chinese is really hard. With so many characters it can be really overwhelming. However, there are lots of tools out there to make the processes of learning to read Chinese much easier, so you can start reading the things you want to read!

It can be intimidating to start a new language, but with the right tools, a big task will become a lot less daunting. This article covers how to use textbooks and Anki to quickly build a solid foundation in Chinese.

Anki is a powerful tool for language learning as it dramatically increases your retention of new vocabulary and grammar. Learn how to effectively use Anki to jump start your Chinese studies.

Digital video content has become a popular way for people to share their passions all over the world. Independently produced videos like those on YouTube and Bilibili are the perfect place to get free naturally spoken, native input with visual context. With millions of hours of content, there’s something for everyone to watch.

If you want to speak Chinese, you must spend a lot of time listening to Chinese. Listening should take up a large percentage of your study time and be your top priority. Here are some of the best podcasts to get started.