Hi! So I'm very interested in learning Mandarin Chinese. I think it's a beautiful language, and because it's so popular, it would be useful to learn it. My only problem is, I have a high-schoolers budget, which means that I can't afford something like the Rosetta Stone software. Do any of you know something similar, but at around £20? Thank you x

I am studying Mandarin Chinese and I'm having some confusion with the tones, especially the second tone. I can clearly here the difference in the tones when people demonstrate them, and I can usually say them clearly also. However, I'm becoming confused. I understand that the second tone is supposed to be rising, but my teachers correct me when I say certain words that are supposed to be second tone when I pronounce them that way. One example is 中文 (Zhōngwén). I pronounce it with first tone, then second tone, as I have learned them. But then I am corrected, and told to say it in a way that sounds to me more like first tone then fourth tone. Am I just really off with my pronunciation and listening? Or is there some variation in the way tones are actually pronounced when speaking? Are there any general rules that can help me?

I'm not sure about how good I exactly am at Chinese and I would prefer not to have a live chat as I do not have a webcam of speakers and can't really afford it at time time. I can speak a decent conversation at the very least but am having the most trouble on writing Chinese. Thank you.

If you can't live in China and don't really have the time for a class. What should you study with? And is it even possible to learn Mandarin if you don't have that much time? After all, the language is entirely different and I'm not a kid anymore. Some suggestions would help.

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I want to learn Mandarin, I am planning to start these lessons by Feb.

I want a tattoo of peace in chinese and I have found several different symbols. I do not want to be the girl on the commercial with shrimp fried rice tattooed on me.. lol.. Thanks so much!!!

One of my activity books asks to put the words "xingqi ni hui ji guo" in the right order. I don't know if it should be "ni xingqi ji hui guo", or "ni hui guo xingqi ji"? An explanation of your answer would be appreciated. And if you have any good reference websites, I'd be grateful for that too!

I just need some help with the english translation and the chinese word for these characters: 踢 两个 什么 他的 你的 我的

her father is not very keen as I am British born pakistani its not that im from a different country he says the language barrier between us will lead to trouble..... I really want to learn chinese i use pimsleur mandarin lesson but know it is not effective enough as having a teacher. I am not sure what course to chose but would appreciate you gettin back to me as soon as possible....

I want to learn it quickly on top of my busy work schedule.

traveling to china and will need this phrase while traveling

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Are there any phrases i might be able to write in my languages journal for school? We’re studying Mandarin Chinese. I know Hello, How are you, Very Good, Thank You, Good, Yes, No, Good Bye, My name is.., What is your name?, and Food. lol, I also have numbers 1-10, and the alphabet. But any more phrases I could use? :) All Answers Appreciated. if you tell me a phrase, could you also tell me how to say it in chinese. :)

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I have to write a children's story book in history on a chinese dynasty. My options are: Shang, Zhou, Qin, and Han. Does anyone have good ideas? I'm looking for a good plot. Even a basic idea is fine. Thanks :) I had a ton of ideas for the Tang dynasty but my teacher just told our class we only have four dynasty options!