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The best websites to learn Mandarin.

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ChineseClass101

A broad audio/video lesson library from Innovative Language.

ListeningSpeakingReadingHSK Prep

Large course catalog

Audio and video lessons

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ChinesePod

A deep archive of audio lessons built around real-life situations.

ListeningSpeakingReading

Large lesson archive

Dialogue-centered listening

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Du Chinese

Graded stories with pinyin, audio and approachable reading flow.

ReadingListeningCharactersHSK Prep

Graded reading library

Audio support

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Duolingo Chinese

A low-friction daily habit builder for absolute beginners.

ListeningReadingSpeaking

Fast onboarding

Gamified habit loop

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Tutor Marketplace

italki Chinese Tutors

A global marketplace for one-on-one Mandarin teachers.

SpeakingListeningTutoring

Teacher choice

Flexible pricing

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Mandarin Blueprint

A systematic course for pronunciation, characters and memory.

SpeakingListeningReadingWriting

Method-driven progression

Pronunciation emphasis

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Tutor Marketplace

Preply Chinese Tutors

Structured tutor search with trial lessons and broad availability.

SpeakingListeningTutoringHSK Prep

Tutor filters

Scheduling tools

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Skritter

A focused writing trainer for characters, tones and recall.

WritingCharactersHSK Prep

Stroke-order practice

Spaced repetition

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The Chairman's Bao

News-style graded reading mapped to HSK levels.

ReadingListeningHSK Prep

HSK-level reading

Current-events feel

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Yoyo Chinese

Clear video lessons with a friendly, course-like progression.

SpeakingListeningReadingCharacters

Teacher-led clarity

Good pronunciation guidance