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How do I get started?

First, take a look at our free sample Chinese lessons. If you enjoy them, sign up for a 7-day free trial at no upfront cost and access to ALL the Chinese video courses for free for 7 days. If you decide to continue after the free trial, do nothing and your membership will automatically continue until you cancel your membership or your membership expires. You may choose a month-to-month membership at US$9.99/month or another membership plan. Feel free to cancel anytime.

How much does it cost?

Please take a look at our Membership Fee page.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes.

How do you teach Mandarin Chinese?

Please take a look at "Teaching Method" section.

I am new to learning Chinese language. Where do I start?

If you would like to learn the Chinese language systematically, we suggest taking Chinese Pinyin first and then Beginner Chinese Series.
If you just want to learn some basic Chinese words and expressions, you can start with Survival Chinese first.
If you are interested in learning real Chinese spoken by the locals, you can take a look at Day Day Up program.
If you are interested in various language points (grammar, etc.), please take a look at our Crazy Grammar program.
If you intend to expand your Chinese vocabulary, you can take a look at Big Bang Vocab program.
Got questions? Ask our professional teachers in our Wen Bar program.

I have learned Chinese before. How can I take advantage of your video
    courses?

Browse our video lessons and see how those match your levels. We are constantly adding new video courses and if you have any suggestions, send us a note.

What is Mandarin Chinese?

Mandarin refers to Standard Chinese, and is also called Putonghua, Guoyu, or Hanyu. Syllables could consist of an initial consonant, a vowel, a final, and a tone. There are four tones in the Pinyin system in Mandarin. The Chinese grammar is relatively simple compared to some other languages (most words have only one grammatical form). If you learn about the most frequently used 1,000 Chinese characters, you can cover 90% of the usage.

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"Indeed, there isn't a corresponding sound in English for the Chinese pinyin 'x.' You will pronounce a correct 'x' if you level your tongue and pull the corners of your mouth."

- James


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"Excellent! I loved every minute of the classes. I enjoyed the class so much, and my husband will be starting to take lessons from you. I will tell my friends about how wonderful your Mandarin courses are."
- Maria Law
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Dec. 20, 2010

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