There are plenty of books and multi-media materials for learning Mandarin Chinese. Find out what's good and what's not with these reviews of Mandarin Chinese learning resources.
Living Language Ultimate Mandarin Chinese is a textbook / CD package that can reinforce previously learned Mandarin material, but it is not suitable for new students of Mandarin Chinese.
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Hanzi Master is a software tool which shows the relationships between Chinese characters. It is very useful software for anyone learning to read and write Chinese characters.
The Anki flashcard system is a useful tool for learning Mandarin Chinese or any other subject. It can be used on all the major computer platforms as well as portable devices such as cell phones and the iPod touch.
WaKan is a free software tool for learning Chinese and Japanese characters. It has many features including a dictionary, translator, text editor, and vocabulary lists.
The DimSum web page annotator adds PinYin and definitions to any Chinese-character web page. This useful tool helps Mandarin students learn to read Chinese characters.
This list of Mandarin English dictionaries will help you find one that suits your level and learning style.
The Tuttle Concise Chinese Dictionary is a valuable tool for students of Mandarin. Its limited vocabulary may be not suit the needs of more advanced students, and if you are learning traditional characters, there are other dictionaries which might be more suitable.
New Read Chinese is a textbook which introduces Chinese characters in a methodical fashion. Reading passages combine Chinese characters and Pinyin Romanization. This method allows students to gradually build up their vocabulary of Chinese characters.
Before You Know It is a software package for learning languages. The Mandarin Chinese version of Before You Know It uses a flashcard system for developing vocabulary.
Pimsleur's Mandarin Chinese is an audio course that will give Mandarin students a good foundation in pronunciation and basic vocabulary.
Rosetta Stone is a software package for learning languages. The Mandarin Chinese version of Rosetta Stone is an excellent way to learn Mandarin Chinese.
Teach Yourself Mandarin Chinese is an excellent textbook for learning Mandarin Chinese on your own.
This is an excellent book for learning to write Chinese characters. It does not provide detailed translations or examples, so it is best used in conjunction with a good bilingual dictionary.
EzPinYin is a free software tool for learning Pinyin pronunciation. It allows you to combine initials with finals and specify one of the four tones. Each element of the combination has its own sound file, as well as the complete combination.
