| There's no doubt learning any foreign language | | | | easy ones, which also include all the strokes, for |
| requires effort, time and commitment. This holds true | | | | example, 一(one), 十(ten), |
| even more, especially when there's a big difference | | | | 中(middle), 山(mountain), |
| between one's native tongue and learning a new | | | | 上(above), 火(fire), 河(river), |
| language.On the other side, knowing the tips and | | | | 入(enter).Rather than writing one word many |
| techniques of learning a new language can make all | | | | times before doing the next one, write each word |
| the difference on how effective and successful you | | | | once or twice then go through the whole list again until |
| can achieve.Based on personal learning experiences, | | | | you've done the required number of repetitions. This |
| along with others(either online or offline), here are | | | | will reinforce the new words more firmly in your |
| some of the learning Chinese language tips and | | | | memory.Read Chinese newspapers, booklets and |
| techniques on becoming successful in mastering the | | | | books found at your local library or Chinese |
| Chinese language.By using one, or a combination of | | | | marketWatch movies or TV programs with Chinese |
| these tips and techniques, will maximize your | | | | subtitles, it is a great way to learn Chinese speaking |
| effectiveness, minimize your time, and at the same | | | | and writing at the same time in a simulated real-life |
| time, make your learning fun and enjoyable.Step I - | | | | scenario.Use post-it notepaper to write down the |
| Where to start?Start from learning the Chinese | | | | characters and stick them on the objects you are |
| pronunciation.Learning Chinese Pinyin should be the first | | | | about to learn.Write vocabulary words using index or |
| step of learning Chinese language. Pinyin contains all | | | | flash cards on one side with the definition on the other |
| the Chinese phonetic alphabets where they are used | | | | side.Use your imagination by linking the shape of the |
| in the pronunciation of Chinese characters. To | | | | new word by first glancing to something you are |
| distinguish the different tones, pay close attention to | | | | familiar with. |
| the four types by reading the Pinyin letters, initials, finals, | | | | Play vocabulary by creating a 3-column vocabulary |
| and all possible combinations.The objective of this | | | | sheet with characters, pinyin, and English definitions. |
| phase is for you to be able to read any Chinese | | | | Fold the paper with only one or two columns showing |
| character with marked in Pinyin and also write a given | | | | and then take practice written tests.After a while, you |
| pronunciation in Pinyin format. Be warned: learn the | | | | will notice that many characters have elements in |
| correct pronunciation from the start, do not build bad | | | | common, either related to meaning or pronunciation. |
| habits!Step II - Listen, practice and memorize simple | | | | Note the common elements and use them to help you |
| Chinese vocabulary and sentencesTips:Take a local | | | | remember new characters.Take advantage of free |
| community Chinese class, do the practice drills with | | | | learning Chinese resources online. |
| your study partner. The more you speak, the easier it | | | | If you can memorize about 1,000 - 2,000 characters, |
| will be for you to learn.Get a good dictionary and make | | | | you will feel comfortable with reading and writing |
| sure it has the phonetic spellings of the words.Find a | | | | modern Chinese.Step IV: Grammar?Learn the basic |
| native Chinese speaker to converse with, many | | | | grammar, but try not to worry and be constrained by |
| Chinese students would like to practice their English as | | | | the rules. After all, languages are spoken as a way to |
| an exchange to teach you Chinese.Visit a Chinese | | | | express meaning.The basic grammar elements are |
| restaurant or Chinese community center where | | | | almost identical with different languages; however, the |
| Chinese is spoken natively.Read out loud, listen to and | | | | sequence may be different. Pay particular attention to |
| repeat after tape or online radio, watch Chinese | | | | the differences and practice on them.The most |
| movies and TV programs. Listen carefully to the new | | | | important points on learning new foreign |
| sounds. Repeat them as accurately as possible, try to | | | | languages:Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Being |
| forget the sounds of your native language.Sing | | | | self-conscious can be an obstacle in learning a |
| Chinese songs.Borrow cassette tapes from the local | | | | language. Remember, most people are willing to helping |
| library, review and listen to the tapes frequently until | | | | you rather than laughing at you.Don't be discouraged |
| you're able to speak the words and sentences all by | | | | by the difficulties at first attempt. Practice, practice, and |
| yourself.Review older vocabulary every so often to | | | | practice! you will be amazed by your own progress!Be |
| refresh your memory. | | | | persistent. Allocate a set time on studying and follow |
| Step III - Write Chinese Understand Chinese writing | | | | the schedule. Studying a little every day is more |
| strokes and rulesRead our Writing Chinese section ( ) | | | | effective than studying for a long period at once.Rosie |
| to understand Chinese writing strokes and rules. This | | | | From Learn Chinese Language Online ( goal of Learn |
| will provide a good solid foundation on how Chinese | | | | Chinese Language Online (LCLO) is to reduce the |
| characters are formed.Tips:Only way to learn Chinese | | | | Mandarin Learning curve, promote and introduce the |
| characters is to memorize them, practice writing a | | | | most efficient way to grasp the broad foundation of |
| character on paper until you remember it. Start from | | | | Chinese language. |