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u just need a chinese friend...

Purpose, will, and enthusiasm , if you depends on the three things above , you will be success.

Although someone think that it is difficult to learn mandarin, i will say interest is important. During your free time, listen songs and see movies,it is benificial to enjoy chinese learing. Obviously,Pronunciation,grammer and vocabulary are the key to learning mandarin.

you're gonna need more than just one question.