Learn Chinese

Learn Chinese (Mandarin) step by step. Pick a module below, then work through its lessons at your own pace.

The sounds and four tones of Mandarin, written in pinyin.

Learn to read and write common Chinese characters.

Everyday words grouped by topic.

Sentence patterns and measure words, explained simply.

Greetings, shopping, travel and other phrases you can use right away.

Train your ear with short Mandarin audio and simple questions.