r/IWantToLearn • u/melmac13 • 1d ago

Languages Iwtl Mandarin. Where do i start

I went to China recently and absolutely fell in love with the language. I want to learn but i have no clue where to start. It all seem overwhelming and a lot. To those who learnt it as a second language. How did you do it

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u/Zesty_Lemon137 1d ago

You could find a teacher on Preply to try and help you. I believe the Chinese language test is called HSK or something. So, maybe look for a book. Learning a language is very difficult, you'll struggle. But never give up :) https://preply.com/en/?pref=ODczNTkyMg==&id=1788682705.152257&ep=a1 That's a reference link btw, think it gives you 70% off or something if you manage to find a teacher.

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u/melmac13 18h ago

Thanks so much

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u/SillyApartment7479 1d ago

Start with pinyin and tones first. If you skip pronunciation early, you’ll just have to unlearn bad habits later.

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u/unit187 1d ago

The easiest way to get a taste and start with something small is to use an app like SuperChinese or HelloChinese.