Hanbridge Mandarin Chinese Online Learning

Listening skills is believed as the most fundamental ability to master a foreign language. It plays an important role when you try to operate a fluent talk with the native people. Good listening comprehension sometimes equals to a successful communication, especially when you find the fact that people spend more time in listening rather than speaking when they want to continue a speak. However, considering too much requirements it needs, such as plentiful vocabularies, quick response and good word-organizing ability, it is regarded as the most difficult skill to develop as well. In spite of the strict components it demands, there are ways to reach the good listening level by regular exercises. In this essay, I will introduce you several kinds of materials and tips to practice Chinese listening on the basis of various Chinese learning levels. For beginners 1. Among all the basic Chinese learning books, the series from 1 to 3 of “Our Chinese Classroom”(我们的汉语教室) is well recommende...

How should a beginner approach a Chinese conversation? Here are something you need to keep in mind. As a beginner, you won't know too much Chinese vocabulary. This will limit the range of topics you can talk about. Well, don’t worry, you can start with something topics which are simple and practical, such as schedules, interests/hobbies, food, or introductions. Below I list some basic Chinese conversation/ dialogue for you to practice. 1. Introduction -你叫什么名字？ nǐ jiào shén me mínɡ zi? What is your name? -我叫Julia。 wǒ jiào Julia. My name is Julia. -你是哪个国家的? nǐ shì nǎ ɡè ɡuó jiā de? Which country are you from? -我来自美国。 wǒ lái zì měi ɡuó. I come from United States. -很高兴认识你。 hěn ɡāo xìnɡ rèn shí nǐ. Nice to meet you. 2. Hobby -你喜欢做什么？ nǐ xǐ huɑn zuò shén me? What do you like to do? -我喜欢看电影。 wǒ xǐ huɑn kàn diàn yǐnɡ. I like to see movies. -你喜欢吃什么？ nǐ xǐ huɑn chī shén me？ What do you like to eat? -我喜欢吃饺子。 wǒ xǐ huɑn chī jiǎo zi. I like t...