Sage-Tips

How can I learn Chinese by myself?

The World Is Yours: 5 Effective Ways to Learn Chinese by Yourself

1. Use music videos. Using music is one of the best ways to learn a new language because it’s fun and interesting!
2. Regularly meet with a conversation partner.
3. Watch Chinese shows with subtitles.
4. Listen to audiobooks.
5. Listen to podcasts.

How do you teach yourself a new language?

My 24 best tips for learning a new language by yourself.

1. Find a native speaker of the language.
2. Watch and listen to the native speaker speaking the target language.
3. Start speaking the foreign language.
4. Use facial expressions, point at objects, and act with hands if you don’t find the right words.

What is the best program for learning Chinese?

The best Mandarin Chinese courses online (most popular Chinese resources)

• FluentU Mandarin.
• ChinesePod.
• TutorMing.
• Rosetta Stone Chinese.
• Ninchanese.
• Mango Languages.
• Coursera online Chinese courses.
• The Mimic Method Chinese. Cost: The Mimic Method costs $197 and provides users with lifelong access to their materials.

Can Chinese be self taught?

Learning Chinese on your own is definitely possible, but it depends on what you mean by “on my own.” If, for you, this means “without a formal teacher/tutor,” then yes, it’s more difficult but still reasonable. If “learning Chinese on my own” means “without any Chinese friends,” then it’s very unlikely.

Is it possible to learn Chinese on my own?

If, for you, this means “without a formal teacher/tutor,” then yes, it’s more difficult but still reasonable. If “learning Chinese on my own” means “without any Chinese friends,” then it’s very unlikely. Is a dictionary, a textbook, and a mobile phone app enough?

Why is it so hard to learn Chinese tones?

Reason #1: Chinese tones are hard (and unfamiliar!) English is not a tonal language. Adding tones to every word you speak is a very unfamiliar and difficult process for non-native speakers. First, you need to listen and comprehend the tone, which is difficult at the beginning (more so if you’re tone deaf!).

Is Chinese a really hard language to learn?

Let’s face it: if you are not a native Chinese person, you probably think that Chinese is a really hard language to learn. Actually you probably don’t even question it… it seems to be a kind of global consensus that if you are going to learn a new language, Chinese is one of the toughest.

Should I learn Chinese characters?

The study of Chinese, Mandarin Chinese, is a long term project. It will bring you in touch with the language and the culture of well over 20\% of humanity and a major influence on world history. For this reason, I always recommend learning Chinese characters if you are going to learn the language.