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A Guide to Online and Offline Mandarin Resources

Thanks to the popularity of Mandarin there are plenty of learning resources available. Mandarin students can use online tools for translating, converting traditional characters to simplified characters (and vice-versa), and adding phonetics such as Pinyin or Zhuyin. Traditional offline resources include text books and character dictionaries.
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Please share your tips and ideas for learning Mandarin Chinese.
Tips For Learning Mandarin Chinese
There are many ways to learn Mandarin Chinese, and finding out the best way for you depends on understanding your learning style.
Mandarin Software Tools - Reader Suggestions
Mandarin software tools can make it easier to study Mandarin Chinese. Here are some favorites suggested by your fellow students.
Mandarin Software Tools - Use Mandarin Software Tools for Learning Ma…
Mandarin software tools can help you learn Mandarin Chinese by translating or converting Mandarin documents or web pages.
Where To Study Mandarin Chinese?
Mandarin Chinese is one of the most popular languages, so there are many ways to learn it. From elementary level classes to Asian language schools, you have plenty of choices when it comes to learning Mandarin Chinese.
Learning Mandarin Chinese
There are some aspects of learning Mandarin Chinese that are difficult, but overall, learning Mandarin Chinese is no more challenging than learning other languages. This page of resources will guide you towards the essentials of learning Mandarin Chinese.
Typing PinYin with Tone Marks
This IME editor allows you to type Pinyin with tone marks in any Windows program. Only for Windows NT/2000/XP and Vista. The installation program can be downloaded directly from this link, but better read the notes on the main page.
An Introduction to Chinese Characters
This animated presentation provides an introduction to Chinese characters while explaining how characters were developed and what they mean.
BBC Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
The BBC has put together an attractive introduction to Mandarin Chinese, including cultural background and simple Mandarin phrases.
Convert Pinyin to Other Romanization Systems
Pinyin is the most popular method of Romanization, but it is not the only one. This table shows you how Pinyin compares with Yale and Wade-Giles Romanization.

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