Learn basic Chinese
The basics give you a foundation that gets you through everyday situations and lets you continue studying. If you practise a little every day, your first conversations will go well within just a few weeks.
You will need
- A language app, course or textbook
- Dictionary
- Notebook or flashcard app
- 15–30 minutes a day
Steps
Set a goal
Decide why you are studying Chinese and what you want to be able to do, for example introduce yourself and do your shopping within three months.
Get to know the writing system
Learn the greetings
Learn the most common words
Learn basic grammar
Listen every day
Speak from the start
Review regularly
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