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@mandarin · Aug 15
Peking University's Chinese for Beginners on Coursera is a clear, well-paced first course covering pinyin, tones, and the phrases you need for everyday situations — greetings, numbers, shopping, time. Short video lessons are followed by quizzes, so you practise immediately rather than binge-watching. It's one of the most popular language courses on the platform for good reason. Take it alongside the Yoyo Chinese pinyin chart and practise tones out loud every single day.
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China's main video platform, with native content in every niche. Where listening meets real life.
Bilibili
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@mandarin · Sep 26
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Classical Chinese texts with translations and dictionary tools. For learners heading toward literature.
Chinese Text Project
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@mandarin · Sep 26
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Official test information and registration. HSK levels give clear long-term milestones.
Chinese Testing International
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@mandarin · Sep 19
Classic stories adapted with limited characters. The best path to finishing your first book.
Mandarin Companion
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@mandarin · Sep 19
News articles graded by HSK level. Current events make reading practice less of a chore.
The Chairman's Bao
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@mandarin · Sep 14
Immersion lessons with speech recognition that gives useful feedback on tones.
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@mandarin · Sep 12
Graded reading with audio and tap-to-translate. Makes reading characters feel rewarding.
Du Chinese
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@mandarin · Sep 12
Olle Linge on learning strategy for tones, characters, and listening. Saves months of wasted effort.
Hacking Chinese
Grammar points organized by level with many example sentences. The best free reference.
AllSet Learning
Natural conversations with Chinese, pinyin, and English subtitles. Excellent listening practice.
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@mandarin · Aug 29
Free beginner units from the Open University, with audio and cultural notes.
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@mandarin · Aug 29
Podcast lessons that explain tones and phrases patiently. Great for commute listening.
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@mandarin · Aug 22
A light daily habit for characters and phrases. Add real listening to make progress stick.
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@mandarin · Aug 22
The essential Chinese dictionary app, with handwriting input and flashcards. Install it first.
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@mandarin · Aug 15
Every syllable with audio. Get tones right early and everything later gets easier.
Yoyo Chinese
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