Ok I’m looking to learn a new language, and would like to try to learn Chinese. I am wondering what are some good resources or software/programs that would help me learn Chinese. I have no prior knowledge of any Chinese or any other Asian language for that matter. I was also wondering how long it would take to learn Chinese before I could actually hold a conversation with a native. Thanks.

Pimsleur sometimes uses words/phrases in the audio without listing the words/phrases in their dictionary/lesson guide, it's very annoying. That's the best interpretation I can do-- can someone provide me with tones and correct this daily Chinese expression for me? Thanks!

I just saw a part of a Chinese drama and this girl calls a guy that. I think it's something rude because he called her a pig lady before that so she's being mean back at him.

I'm not too familiar with foreign languages especially one as exotic as Chinese, but I was wondering if it was possible to be literate in their character based script. I know that it incorporates many different dialects of Chinese with many speakers finding their language to be unintelligible with Mandarin, so I thought it could be possible for an outsider to decipher their writing system. Since their writing system is descended from pictorial caricatures is it possible to read Chinese without actually being fluent in their spoken language?

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I want to find some audio Chinese learning materials. Help me, please!

I want to know the Chinese characters and the meaning for the Chinese name. In addition, can anyone help me with Chinese grammar? I know little about it. How can I improve my Chinese grammar?

i'm trying to learn chinese again and i cant sem to read most of the words in the story (in the link) please give me pinyin translations so that I will be able to read this story.. please you guyz!! thanks!! http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo22/nichiyo-san/chinese.png

For example, EPOP and YG magazine. I live in Malaysia by the way.

"yuan2 fen4" I don't know the characters and I don't know the exact meaning either. I might also get the pin yin wrong too.

I'm interested in becoming a translator. I also wish to learn Chinese conversation which will be one language. I'd like to be able to translate, read and speak. I'm also interested in visiting China and want to learn Chinese conversation so I can talk with native Chinese. That’s why I would like to have this information. If ever a native Chinese read this, I would better like your answers. I guess that even if you are a native Chinese it must be quite hard to learn the tongue too. Well, I'm waiting for you answers. Thanks for your answer about how to learn Chinese conversation in advance.

I want to speak Chinese, "today I would like to go walking in the park." Here is what I came up with. Tell me whether it is correct or not: 今天我想去公园逛逛 (jin tian wo xiang qu gong yuan guang guang). How could it be said more clearly? Thanks!

I would prefer it if you gave me Chinese words as well as the Chinese Pinyin.

The pinion is "ben" in third tone. Can i get an example of when to use this?? By the way, who can tell me what the best way to learn Chinese is. I really want to improve my Chinese level! Thank you all!!