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[Brief Intro]
Mandarin Colors
Learning the names of colors is essential in any language, but Mandarin colors give you more than just a tool for descriptions: they also have strong cultural meanings.
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Mandarin Numbers
The best way of learning is by doing. Start counting things you encounter in your everyday life in Mandarin, such as the number of steps in the stairs, how much time there's left before you get o
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Mandarin Chinese Greetings
The proper use of Mandarin Chinese greetings can pave the way for establishing good relationships.
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Mandarin Vocabulary
Mandarin does not have specific words for saying “yes” and “no.” Instead, the verb which is used in the Mandarin question is used to make a positive or negative reply.
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Chinese Measure Words
Measure words are very important in Chinese grammar as they are needed before every noun.
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Chinese Pronouns
There are just a few pronouns in Mandarin Chinese, and unlike many European languages, there are no subject / verb agreements to worry about.
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Mandarin Chinese Sentence Structure
Mandarin Chinese sentence structure is quite different than English or other European languages.
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Write Chinese Characters Using Pinyin and Microsoft's New Phonetic Input Method
When your computer is prepared for Chinese characters you will be able to write Chinese characters using the input method of your choice.
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A guide to Pinyin traps and pitfalls: Learn Mandarin pronunciation
Audio clips are very useful for developing your pronunciation and listening skills.
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Tips on Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation
One of the first steps in learning Mandarin Chinese is becoming accustomed to the language's pronunciation.
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Learn to Speak and Read Mandarin Chinese
Interested in learning Mandarin Chinese? You’re not alone. Mandarin is one of the most popular languages for business, travel, and pleasure.
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How to Say and Write "You" in Chinese
From a simple greeting to forming complex sentences, learning the Chinese character for "you" is integral to conversing in Chinese.
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Why Mandarin Chinese is harder than you think
Mandarin Chinese is often described as a difficult language, sometimes one of the most difficult ones.
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Why Mandarin Chinese is easier than you think
Mandarin Chinese is often described as a difficult language, sometimes one of the most difficult ones.
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The neutral tone in Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese is a tonal language, meaning that the pitch contour of a syllable influences the meaning of that word.
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The Mandarin Tone System
The Mandarin language has a fundamental difference from Western languages: it is tonal. Tones are one of the biggest challenges for Mandarin learners, but their mastery is essential.
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The Four Mandarin Chinese Tones
Tones are an essential part of proper pronunciation. In Mandarin Chinese, many characters have the same sound. Therefore tones are necessary when speaking Chinese in order to differentiate words
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Pinyin Romanization to Learn Mandarin
Pinyin is a Romanization system used to learn Mandarin. It transcribes the sounds of Mandarin using the western (Roman) alphabet.
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The Basics About Chinese Characters
There are over 80,000 Chinese characters, but most of them are seldom used today.
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Why Learn Mandarin?
Mandarin is “too hard” to learn, right? Despite this widely-held belief, millions of people are studying Mandarin Chinese as a second language.