Chinese (Mandarin) for Beginners
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Comparison of the length of time spent learning Chinese
*Average hours required to reach language proficiency equivalent to a college semester of language study (48 hours on Avg.).
How long does it take to learn Chinese (Mandarin)?
Chinese is not easy to learn. It depends on many factors on how long it takes to learn Chinese, like the current level of Mandarin language, native-speaking language, how hard you study, how good you are at learning Chinese, etc.
Unlike English, Chinese has no true alphabet. Chinese grammar varies a lot compared to English. According to the estimation by experts, Chinese learners should take at least 2,200 class hours to speak and write Chinese fluently.
If you spend 2 hours every day learning Chinese, it will take you 157 weeks. So, it may take you a few years to learn Chinese. But if you major in Chinese, it would be shorter.
What is the best way to learn Chinese (Mandarin)?
Nowadays, it has become highly regarded to learn Chinese online because it permits you to review within the comfort of your home. Moreover, it prevents your time, energy, and money. However, it should be complicated to be told Chinese on your own or by relying solely on traditional online courses. The best-proven way to learning Chinese online is by hiring a private Chinese teacher. And one of the simplest places to seek out a seasoned Chinese teacher is italki.
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See allWhy is learning Chinese with a private teacher the best way to learn Chinese?
Learning Chinese with a private tutor on italki has many advantages over traditional online courses:
Your Chinese teacher will assess your level and develop a personalized teaching plan according to your proficiency level and learning objectives.- They will confront you with real-life situations and give you more practical knowledge of the Chinese language. You will gain Chinese knowledge that a standardized online course cannot offer.
- Your online Chinese teacher will help you work on the problematic aspects of the language and encourage you during the learning process.
- Your teacher is always aware of your language level and will teach accordingly. They will alter their teaching style at your pace and comfort.
- You will always have their full attention, and your teacher will answer any questions you may have about the language.
Why learn Chinese (Mandarin)?
The Chinese language is one of the oldest languages in the world. Approximately 1.3 billion people in the world speak Chinese, making it one of the widely spoken languages globally. According to scholars, Chinese is not just one language but a family of languages with several dialects, including Taiwanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, etc. This amazing fact not only makes Chinese a thrilling language to learn but also infuses curiosity among learners.
The benefits of learning Chinese are as follows.
China has become the most popular country in the world in recent years. But as a matter of fact, it’s one of the fourth oldest ancient countries with over 5,000 years of history. Reasons, why people want to study Chinese, are:
1) Approximately 1.3 billion people in the world speak Chinese, which makes it one of the widely spoken languages globally.
2) Many Chinese learners are interested in Chinese history and culture. By reading Chinese, they can understand history better.
3) China is the second-largest economy in the world. It’s one of the largest trading partners of the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, etc. Thanks to economic development, the Chinese language is widely spread around the world.
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