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Learning the Chinese language as a non-native speaker can be difficult yet profoundly beneficial.
Here are Top 8 tips to help you get started:
1. Start by familiarizing yourself with the basics of the Chinese language. This includes,
Four Chinese tones
Pinyin (Chinese Phoenix system)
chinese alphabet (Hanzi)
basic grammar
common phrases
vocabulary
2. Find a Chinese language book that you like the most to guide you about Chinese learning. HSK Standard Course is developed under the joint efforts of Beijing Language and Culture University Press and Chinese Testing International.
HSK is the short term of Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, translated as the Chinese Proficiency Test. It is an international standardized test of Standard Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers.
There are in total six levels of the HSK test. This helps you to have a goal of Chinese learning achievement.
3. Use flashcards or other study aids to help you memorize new words and phrases.
HeyMandarin talking flashcards can help you to learn over 224 words.
Free HeyMandarin digital flashcards. Please email info.heymandarin@gmail.com, with the text "HeyMandarin digital flashcard", and our team will send you the free digital flashcards.
4. Immerse yourself in the Chinese language as much as possible. This can be done by reading Chinese newspapers and books, watching Chinese movies and TV shows, and listening to Chinese music.
You can search "Youku" on youtube, and watch the latest TV Chinese shows with English subtitles.
5. Find a study partner or join a Chinese tutor to practice speaking and listening. This will help you to improve your pronunciation and comprehension skills.
6. Practice writing Chinese characters by hand. This will help you to improve your character recognition and handwriting skills.
7. Learn about Chinese culture and history. This will give you a deeper understanding of the language and the people who speak it.
8. Take a trip to China or a Chinese-speaking country to practice speaking the language in a real-life setting.
Stay motivated and don't give up, learning a new language takes time and practice. Remember that practice and consistency are key to mastering Chinese. By following these tips and staying motivated, you can become fluent in Chinese over time.
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