Free Mandarin Chinese Lessons for Beginners
Start with short, practical challenges that help you understand Mandarin and use it with confidence—one step at a time.
How to Type in Chinese: A Beginner’s Guide
You don’t need a special keyboard to type Chinese! Learn how to set up Chinese pinyin input, switch between English and Chinese, and type your first Chinese characters.
Choosing a Chinese Name
What is your name in Chinese? The answer isn't always as simple as a translation. Explore how sound, meaning, and Chinese naming traditions can come together when choosing a Chinese name of your own.
Fun with Chinese Characters
Discover how some simple Chinese characters began as pictures of the world around us. Learn a few easy characters and see if you can match their shapes to their meanings.
How to Order Food in Mandarin: Useful Phrases for Chinese Restaurants
Learn useful Mandarin phrases for ordering food, with pinyin, pronunciation guidance, and practical expressions you can use in restaurants and everyday dining situations.
What Travelers Should Know About Mandarin Before Visiting China
Planning a trip to China? Learn what travelers should know about Mandarin, including useful language tips and simple ways to communicate with more confidence.
How Mandarin Tones Work: A Beginner-Friendly Explanation
Mandarin tones can feel unfamiliar, but they follow learnable patterns. Discover how the four main tones and neutral tone work, with useful examples and a simple beginner practice routine.