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A lively introduction to Mandarin Chinese in 10 short parts.
Click on the topics in order to see the slideshow and hear the language.

You'll also find useful phrases with tips on pronunciation and grammar,
cultural notes and a short challenge to check what you've learnt.
At the end of each slideshow there's a chance to watch a short
(approx. 1 min) videoclip taken from the TV series.

Get a better insight into the Chinese language and learn about the tones beforehand. Play the Chinese Tone Game.

Find more information in the User guide.

Click on the topics to start:



Real Chinese is also a TV Series, repeated occasionally on BBC Learning Zone, BBC Two.
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