I decided to start my journey learning mandarin. I just ordered the Integrated Chinese textbook & workbook and the Living language set and Get talking Chinese. TBH 70% of the shows I watch are Chinese dramas and I know this sounds weird but I've been picking up and recognizing words and so I decided I want to learn mandarin so I can watch my shows without subtitles, also I've always wanted to go to China since I was a kid. I used to practice some phrases in mandarin with some of my Chinese coworkers but I would like to progress past the most basic greeting and random phrases. Thank you for this video helping me get the ball rolling with my Mandarin journey.
Your reason is also mine, so it doesn't sound strange at all. Even if it were strange, so be it. I'll be strange with you, because we're striving to be better people by expanding our minds and improving ourselves.
I have Easy Peasy Chinese, and it is great for learning a bit of new, everyday vocabulary. It is very attractive and approachable. It was the book that convinced me to learn more.
I’ve been trying to study Chinese for almost a year and it seems like I’ve plateaued using apps. It’s time to hit the books. I just ordered Living Language. Thanks for the review!
The living language complete is the best. It helped me so much. Honestly I still haven't found a good Japanese book for self study and therefore I easily forget Japanese but thanks to books like living language for Chinese I remember a lot more and can speak with out having to think. Ot just gives you everything you need to Express yourself well.
There is a Living Language edition set for Japanese as well, it costs around $/€40 A number of people (rather for beginners) also seem to like the Japanese From Zero series, the Genki series, or various books geared towards the different JLPT levels comparable to the HSK in Chinese.
Thanks for the book reviews. I just ordered "Get Talking Chinese" and "Living Language Mandarin". I've been using Lingodeer to learn Chinese. I hope those books are better organized then the Lingodeer app. I want to be able to watch Chinese dramas without subtitles. So far I can read 300 to 500 word count books. Like Mandarin Companion and Chinese breeze.
Seriously thank you for this video. I've been using Living Language for Korean and I picked up the set because it seemed so thorough but if you're new to a language it's hard to know if it's ACTUALLY good. So, I'm happy to see that the Chinese version gets your stamp of approval. Will be ordering it for myself soon!
Put all my 14 years of Chinese experience and 5 years of experience teaching Mandarin to adults to work for you! Try my course free. Learn with me. 👉🏾 elementarychinese.com/mastery
what is the best thing to start doing if you are COMPLETELY new to the language? I mean literally new. I just learned how to say "hi" yesterday lol. I don't know if I should start by learning the written aspect or other things. Help!!!
Hello Chinese app is pretty good. Other than that learn pinyin(it's a must). After 1-2 months you kinda get the idea of how the language works and you can decide what to do. Take your time.
Ok I’m no where near fluent in Chinese but one thing I’ll tell you is DONT RELY ON PINYIN. Use pinyin for pronunciation but you should rely on characters because no one in China uses pinyin
Thanks for the great review, Qua Jo! I got Practical Chinese Level 1, and the Easy Peasy Chinese! I need something "textbookie" fo some good lessons, but also something that can get be speaking ASAP. :)
I use learning chinese characters from Ms. Zhang; short-term spoken chinese 2nd edition; hanyu jiaocheng and hsk level 1 and 3 all of which I got from the school I was attending while in China. All come with audio except for one. They're pretty handy though. Since they're solely text books, they do get boring but are still functional.
I just started to watch this video and I think it is great! Make more reviews about Chinese books that is in Chinese bought in China. If you can share links of site in which we can books from China - readers for children etc. Great channel!!! Thanks a lot!!
I prefer New Practical Chinese Reader 😁. HOWEVER, my 2 tutors are both previous professors from BLCU, so...they’re a bit biased I guess. But free instruction, the audio and video are all available online if you look hard enough. Also, an older text had also been recommended to me by Grandma Lili, (who’s a retired language and calligraphy professor and helps me out when she can. Unfortunately, we both share a serious health problem and she’s actually spent more time in the hospital in Chengdu. One funny-you should see nurses faces when her granddaughter arranges for us to FaceTime when both of us happen to be in hospitals at the same time. Gotta love 21st century technology! 😂 ) were the John De Francis (sp?) books. Lili said they were/are banned in China and although outdated, they take a different approach than most modern texts.. De Francis also wrote a book on the history, development and future of the Chinese language that’s supposedly very controversial. I have it, but haven’t had time to read it yet. Since I have a regular tutor/instructor, although Lili speaks only Chinese to me, purposely, when we talk; she’s been working with me primarily on characters, writing and calligraphy. Along with traditional calligraphy supplies, she and her granddaughter have also sent me some Chinese Readers (both Chinese only and a few with Pinyin and/or English) and Chinese comic books. She believes non-Chinese students need immersion in more than just textbooks; she uses a lot of reading simple books and news, movies/tv shows and music. I’ve found, for me anyways, that these have helped ME more than just focusing on flash cards and texts. But, also, understand I’m quite a bit older than many students and I’m not in China. One last thing (sorry, another long post); I don’t know how accessible eBay is in China, but many of the books you showed can be found much cheaper on eBay than Amazon-especially for people here in the US. Just make sure you inquire about the actual condition of the book-especially workbooks and character workbooks. 😁. (Experience talking...)
What I read is that you've honed in on a study method that works for you and that you're interested in and a tutor/teacher to practice with. THATs why you're learning so well!
Elementary Chinese I may have mentioned before; my primary Doc, (who’s also a friend & has known me since my 3rd year of Med School), has mentioned multiple times now that he hasn’t seen me this excited about something since Med School and the “sparkle” he said I lost when my spinal injury ended my medical career-is back. All because I’m having such a blast learning chinese, calligraphy and Chinese brush painting. I think a big part of it is also working with my Son’s friends; they’re an incredible group of kids I’ve been honored to work with and learn from. A couple of them call me their “美国妈妈”. 😊. And then there’s Grandma Lilī...oh my goodness, nothing like a 78yr old Chinese Grandma to get you “off your pity-potty, and set a fire under your ass!”. (She LOVES it when I tell someone that’s what she’s done for me. 😂. “新成语”! ). I’m still hoping & praying I can get over there at some point, but Bill (Doc) thinks I’m nuts to even consider going. That’s ok, it’s not the first time. 😁
Quite a bit late, however pin yin just helps with pronouncing (learning tones of certain words) whereas characters helps in representing the word it implies
Heya! I'm just interested in reading Chinese (not Pinyin, Simplified Chinese) , not writing, understanding spoken Chinese or speaking Chinese. In that case, what book do you recommend? I already have Chineasy Everyday thanks to your review on that book and I've found it great! Thanks so much :)
Any book or pdf in which they explain with meaning , pronunciation, character n pinyin For Example:- ●Pinyin xiē xiē Meaning Thank you Pronunciation shyeh shyeh Character 谢谢 ●No. 2 Chinese èr Pronunciation are Character 二
Hello 👋 new subscriber to the Chanel, love your content. I’m learning Chinese and at a very basic level. I’m doing Rosetta mandarin and have a tutor and a Chinese step mother. I’ve been absorbing much of the written content but would like to find a book which will help bring out those words to my lips to form sentences. Do you have any tips or books for me to check out?
Right now I’m about halfway (actually exactly halfway) through 四五快读。yes the series for 4-5 year olds. I swear the words are harder than I remember being able to learn at that age! 😂 I’m enjoying it. Even if it’s becoming a slog. But just think of the satisfaction of finishing! I’m debating grabbing the official elementary school textbook series. Does anyone have it? The orange cover 语文 series. Grades 1-6, 12 books total.
I am studying in Taiwan but I constantly get completely lost when listening to Chinese conversation and don’t have the courage to jump in and practice, what do I do/
Thank you so much for your recommendations! I will look for my favorite ones. Currently I am studying in a Chinese School (online for now) but I am not too comfortable with that book and also with amount of information they give us, I feel it is too much for the time we have. For example we do 3 or 4 Units from HSK book per month...3 lessons per week (2 hours each one) almost 37 pages of one PDF per lesson with a lot of new words 00related to the ones in the book, grammar, characters and more. I love the language and I do apreciate the effort the teacher puts, but I feels it is too much for me. Is my brain too small? Or this metodology is too fast and overwhelming? I will love people reading this tell me how is it for you in your lessons? I am interested in this language since I was a kid, my grandfather was chinese (He died before I was born) ...but my brain feels so drained.
im trying to decide which one to use because speaking wise im like uper beginner to intermediate but i can’t read too many characters only like simple convos
Do you mean you just want to learn how to read pinyin? Or do you mean that you just want to learn how to read characters? What's your end goal, that'll help me give advice.
There are several ideas for how to learn Chinese Decide precisely why you want to speak Chinese Try to use Chinese everyday Find which process works for you best. (I read about these and more on Magic mandarin blueprint site )
I wanted to learn just because I got tired of reading English subtitles in Chinese dramas. Then, I found some Chinese dramas that didnt even have English subtitles that I wanted to watch. Theeeeeeen🙃 I wanted to read the original novels of my favorite Chinese dramas Theeeeen, I figured why not plan a trip to China and let that be my first out of the country experience. Then I started to Really study and find time to immerse myself in the culture. I learned about 30-40 characters, I can write them and I learned a few basic conversational phrases and some things on grammar. All that transpired within 3 weeks going in 4 on the 26th. I literally just implemented common phrases in my studies last week. I started with pronunciation, grammar, and listening and slowly progressed from there. I love it so far.
Kwadwo: the most expensive book is 50 bucks. My College: the cheapest used/rental textbook is 120 bucks. I think the most expensive textbook you have is quite cheap for having great content. :D
Hello! Thanks for your review. It's very useful. I was wondering if you could tell me what level of the language is covered by Integrated Chinese complete series and if possible its correspondence with HSK tests. Thanks in advance.
I DONT like it. But I have a teacher friend who does. But that's ok because I know my learning style. The book itself isn't bad, nor poorly put together.
Hey! I’m heading to IWU (college) and I’m supposed to use the IC integrated Chinese book and workbook(s) , and I’m prepping for the fall semester with the living language kit- what is your advice for me if any? I’m so excited and I’m doing study abroad in a few years and hopefully will move to China in 7+ years
You'll be taking the language in college, so you'll have multiple exposures built-in to your routine. The more times you encounter something, a word or a phrase or a character, the more likely you are to remember it. Also, MAKE friends with Chinese international students at your college!
I wonder which of these books would be best for me considering I've learned a good bit of kanji since Japanese is a language I'm literate and proficient in...I know the pronunciations are different... Oh boy I sense some major confusion is going to amass in my head learning Chinese LOL
hmmm... have you watched my individual review of each yet? Maybe go with the one that fits your learning style the best? Or the one that piques your interest. Where are you studying at in the world?
Does any one know if its possible to get integrated Chinese in traditional and not simplified? Can't find it any where online and I figure here is probably the best place to ask. Never mind I found them on amazon, but I'm for sure gonna check it out eventually and try and learn. I'm a complete beginner and my only knowledge of Chinese is through Chineasy and sadly rosettastone (Horrible for asian languages, just confuses you more, heard its good for Spanish etc. though) and doulingo haha, Chineasy is the best though. Also I want to learn it in traditional because I'm hoping I can study at a college in Taiwan (National Taiwan University Probably) and that I'll understand some Chinese, so I understand where traditional and simplified are used and their differences. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm looking for good beginner resources for a complete beginner :) Amazing video and channel
Yep, you can get Integrated Chinese in traditional characters. And I second you on Rosetta stone not being optimal for Asian languages. But it crushes for romance languages. I also made a video waaaaaaay back in the day about how to learn Mandarin on your own, if you're not in China.
Is this for mandarin,Taiwanese,or Cantonese? Because I was thinking about getting that Chinese everyday book bc I’m having trouble with the characters but idk if it’s for Mandarin or not
Mandarin Chinese. Taiwanese also speak Mandarin also, but they use the traditional writing. But Taiwanese also speak a multitude of languages. Cantonese is mostly spoken in Hong Kong.
Yep! There are answers! I'm using Living Language to learn Spanish! It has a nice easy self-study progression to it. Make sure you get the version with CDS amzn.to/2NjimNg Since tones take lots of listening practice to learn!
practical chinese reader integrated chinese discover china living chinese not rly textbooks: chineasy get talking Chinese - easy peasy chinese BBC Chinese
So... which one should I buy. The integrated chinese or the one with the box? I dont care about the money but the actual content. Im a complete beginner btw. If you answer this, it would be much appreciated.
@@ElementaryChinese I dont want to go to China. I just want to learn a new langauge and I am a complete beginner. Like zero experience. I only know a couple of phrase like ni jiao shenme mingzi. Any guidance? And yeh DIY.
I decided to start my journey learning mandarin. I just ordered the Integrated Chinese textbook & workbook and the Living language set and Get talking Chinese. TBH 70% of the shows I watch are Chinese dramas and I know this sounds weird but I've been picking up and recognizing words and so I decided I want to learn mandarin so I can watch my shows without subtitles, also I've always wanted to go to China since I was a kid. I used to practice some phrases in mandarin with some of my Chinese coworkers but I would like to progress past the most basic greeting and random phrases. Thank you for this video helping me get the ball rolling with my Mandarin journey.
samee
Ni jiao shenme mingzi
Hi
I would like to purchese some book
Your reason is also mine, so it doesn't sound strange at all. Even if it were strange, so be it. I'll be strange with you, because we're striving to be better people by expanding our minds and improving ourselves.
I have Easy Peasy Chinese, and it is great for learning a bit of new, everyday vocabulary. It is very attractive and approachable. It was the book that convinced me to learn more.
4 yrs later and I am happy to have found your channel. 🙏🏽 New Sub Here!!!
I’ve been trying to study Chinese for almost a year and it seems like I’ve plateaued using apps. It’s time to hit the books. I just ordered Living Language. Thanks for the review!
The living language complete is the best. It helped me so much. Honestly I still haven't found a good Japanese book for self study and therefore I easily forget Japanese but thanks to books like living language for Chinese I remember a lot more and can speak with out having to think. Ot just gives you everything you need to Express yourself well.
Whitney, thanks for sharing your opinion! So good for our community to hear other voices than mine.
There is a Living Language edition set for Japanese as well, it costs around $/€40
A number of people (rather for beginners) also seem to like the Japanese From Zero series, the Genki series, or various books geared towards the different JLPT levels comparable to the HSK in Chinese.
Hey thanks for your helpful info!
After using Living Language, around what level would you say you are at? As in HSK?
Japanese for busy people, the best for me for self-tuition
THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS WAS REALLY HELPFUL I'VE BEEN WANTING TO LEARN FOR A WHILE BUT DIDN'T KNOW WHERE TO START
Thanks for the book reviews. I just ordered "Get Talking Chinese" and "Living Language Mandarin".
I've been using Lingodeer to learn Chinese. I hope those books are better organized then the Lingodeer app.
I want to be able to watch Chinese dramas without subtitles.
So far I can read 300 to 500 word count books. Like Mandarin Companion and Chinese breeze.
Seriously thank you for this video. I've been using Living Language for Korean and I picked up the set because it seemed so thorough but if you're new to a language it's hard to know if it's ACTUALLY good. So, I'm happy to see that the Chinese version gets your stamp of approval. Will be ordering it for myself soon!
Put all my 14 years of Chinese experience and 5 years of experience teaching Mandarin to adults to work for you! Try my course free.
Learn with me. 👉🏾 elementarychinese.com/mastery
Thanks for the video!!! I've been looking for textbooks tips for a time. I'm glad that I found your channel
I’m pleased to find your channel
Thank you! Can't wait to start learning!
This super helpful. I'm living in Taiwan and hate not being able to speak to people, so I really need to get talking.
I recomment Heifei Huang - Unforgettable Chinese 1&2
I use living language Chinese and new practical Chinese reader 2nd edition.
what is the best thing to start doing if you are COMPLETELY new to the language? I mean literally new. I just learned how to say "hi" yesterday lol. I don't know if I should start by learning the written aspect or other things. Help!!!
Hello Chinese app is pretty good. Other than that learn pinyin(it's a must). After 1-2 months you kinda get the idea of how the language works and you can decide what to do. Take your time.
Hey how is your language learning going? Any updates?
Ok I’m no where near fluent in Chinese but one thing I’ll tell you is DONT RELY ON PINYIN. Use pinyin for pronunciation but you should rely on characters because no one in China uses pinyin
@@tijahmintz1548 chinese people use pinyin all the time for writing on their phone or computer????
Ni hao ni hao ma?
Thanks for the great review, Qua Jo! I got Practical Chinese Level 1, and the Easy Peasy Chinese! I need something "textbookie" fo some good lessons, but also something that can get be speaking ASAP. :)
Right on Troy! You're still here in the States then?
Appreciate this video. Thanks!
Oh thanks for the indication its really good and a really good video
Thank you for the content!
Thank you! I want to travel to China in a couple of years but I would like to know Mandarin before I go so I can interact with locals! ^_^
I use learning chinese characters from Ms. Zhang; short-term spoken chinese 2nd edition; hanyu jiaocheng and hsk level 1 and 3 all of which I got from the school I was attending while in China. All come with audio except for one. They're pretty handy though. Since they're solely text books, they do get boring but are still functional.
If I was to show previews of the two best ones.... which would you suggest?
@@ElementaryChinese I'd suggest short-term spoken chinese 2nd edition and hanyu jiaocheng. Both have 2 volumes.
I like the things you are saying on here. Just wanted to know how can you get started with the beginning of learning Chinese.
First learn the sounds, then tones then start learning phrases and words you need. 🙌🏾
Thank you very much for your videos i've been doubtful about some books and you have helped me a lot with my desitions
You're welcome! Which did you end up buying?
thanks! that's a shame we can't use IC without a teacher... no answers key 😞
I just started to watch this video and I think it is great! Make more reviews about Chinese books that is in Chinese bought in China. If you can share links of site in which we can books from China - readers for children etc. Great channel!!! Thanks a lot!!
Really charming and useful sir, keep up the good work!
Very good video, thanks!
Love the video! It’s so helpful 😊😊😊
Thx! Which book did you buy?
My textbook for learning Chinese is called "语文 人教版" XD.
How come youtube keep recommending "how to learn Chinese" videos to a Chinese
In my university course we use integrated chinese and I really enjoy it :)
What college do you go to? !
I went to the University of Washington
你好
我來自的印度
i love learning chinese and like your video
Great video!
Thanks Jacob!
I’m not sure but I use living language, and I believe you can get audio online, also you get practice and flash cards and shit like that
I prefer New Practical Chinese Reader 😁. HOWEVER, my 2 tutors are both previous professors from BLCU, so...they’re a bit biased I guess. But free instruction, the audio and video are all available online if you look hard enough. Also, an older text had also been recommended to me by Grandma Lili, (who’s a retired language and calligraphy professor and helps me out when she can. Unfortunately, we both share a serious health problem and she’s actually spent more time in the hospital in Chengdu. One funny-you should see nurses faces when her granddaughter arranges for us to FaceTime when both of us happen to be in hospitals at the same time. Gotta love 21st century technology! 😂 ) were the John De Francis (sp?) books. Lili said they were/are banned in China and although outdated, they take a different approach than most modern texts.. De Francis also wrote a book on the history, development and future of the Chinese language that’s supposedly very controversial. I have it, but haven’t had time to read it yet. Since I have a regular tutor/instructor, although Lili speaks only Chinese to me, purposely, when we talk; she’s been working with me primarily on characters, writing and calligraphy. Along with traditional calligraphy supplies, she and her granddaughter have also sent me some Chinese Readers (both Chinese only and a few with Pinyin and/or English) and Chinese comic books. She believes non-Chinese students need immersion in more than just textbooks; she uses a lot of reading simple books and news, movies/tv shows and music. I’ve found, for me anyways, that these have helped ME more than just focusing on flash cards and texts. But, also, understand I’m quite a bit older than many students and I’m not in China.
One last thing (sorry, another long post); I don’t know how accessible eBay is in China, but many of the books you showed can be found much cheaper on eBay than Amazon-especially for people here in the US. Just make sure you inquire about the actual condition of the book-especially workbooks and character workbooks. 😁. (Experience talking...)
What I read is that you've honed in on a study method that works for you and that you're interested in and a tutor/teacher to practice with. THATs why you're learning so well!
Elementary Chinese I may have mentioned before; my primary Doc, (who’s also a friend & has known me since my 3rd year of Med School), has mentioned multiple times now that he hasn’t seen me this excited about something since Med School and the “sparkle” he said I lost when my spinal injury ended my medical career-is back. All because I’m having such a blast learning chinese, calligraphy and Chinese brush painting. I think a big part of it is also working with my Son’s friends; they’re an incredible group of kids I’ve been honored to work with and learn from. A couple of them call me their “美国妈妈”. 😊. And then there’s Grandma Lilī...oh my goodness, nothing like a 78yr old Chinese Grandma to get you “off your pity-potty, and set a fire under your ass!”. (She LOVES it when I tell someone that’s what she’s done for me. 😂. “新成语”! ). I’m still hoping & praying I can get over there at some point, but Bill (Doc) thinks I’m nuts to even consider going. That’s ok, it’s not the first time. 😁
I go to classes for Chinese and we use Discover China as the textbook 😊 it's really nice. I don't know about self-study tho
Yeah? Where are you at in the world?
@@ElementaryChinese Spain! we use a Spanish version but the book is essentially the same
I love Easy Peasy but I want to upgrade so I think Living Language is the way to go....
Thank you! I can't wait to get efficient with Chinese, its a slow start , hope I can persevere and do well! Are you still in China? Which city?
I'm in Mexico.... you?
2:27 so this is for people who is not serious about learning the language
Bruh even Chinese native speakers learn pinyin before Chinese characters. Don’t try acting like you better
Quite a bit late, however pin yin just helps with pronouncing (learning tones of certain words) whereas characters helps in representing the word it implies
Heya! I'm just interested in reading Chinese (not Pinyin, Simplified Chinese) , not writing, understanding spoken Chinese or speaking Chinese. In that case, what book do you recommend? I already have Chineasy Everyday thanks to your review on that book and I've found it great! Thanks so much :)
Thank you. I guess textbooks aren't a way forward for me.
Any book or pdf in which they explain with meaning , pronunciation, character n pinyin
For Example:-
●Pinyin xiē xiē
Meaning Thank you
Pronunciation shyeh shyeh
Character 谢谢
●No. 2
Chinese èr
Pronunciation are
Character 二
Check out the Chinese character books.
th-cam.com/video/Avj4T6juDFc/w-d-xo.html
@@ElementaryChinese Thanks
Nice video!!!!!!!!!
Hello 👋 new subscriber to the Chanel, love your content. I’m learning Chinese and at a very basic level. I’m doing Rosetta mandarin and have a tutor and a Chinese step mother. I’ve been absorbing much of the written content but would like to find a book which will help bring out those words to my lips to form sentences. Do you have any tips or books for me to check out?
Right now I’m about halfway (actually exactly halfway) through 四五快读。yes the series for 4-5 year olds. I swear the words are harder than I remember being able to learn at that age! 😂
I’m enjoying it. Even if it’s becoming a slog. But just think of the satisfaction of finishing!
I’m debating grabbing the official elementary school textbook series. Does anyone have it? The orange cover 语文 series. Grades 1-6, 12 books total.
I am studying in Taiwan but I constantly get completely lost when listening to Chinese conversation and don’t have the courage to jump in and practice, what do I do/
Hi, need this boot
Tank you
It would be good if the books is from zero for beginner of Mandarin Chinese!!
How long have you studied Chinese for?
Can you also review books for other
dialects, like Cantonese, Hakka, Hokkien,
Teochew, Fuzhou (Hujiu), Hainan, etc. ?
Xiexie !!!
Sorry I don't have that kind of time. But I'm sure there are reviews out there on the internets. If not, buy the book, learn and make a review : )
Thank you so much for your recommendations! I will look for my favorite ones. Currently I am studying in a Chinese School (online for now) but I am not too comfortable with that book and also with amount of information they give us, I feel it is too much for the time we have. For example we do 3 or 4 Units from HSK book per month...3 lessons per week (2 hours each one) almost 37 pages of one PDF per lesson with a lot of new words 00related to the ones in the book, grammar, characters and more. I love the language and I do apreciate the effort the teacher puts, but I feels it is too much for me. Is my brain too small? Or this metodology is too fast and overwhelming? I will love people reading this tell me how is it for you in your lessons? I am interested in this language since I was a kid, my grandfather was chinese (He died before I was born) ...but my brain feels so drained.
im trying to decide which one to use because speaking wise im like uper beginner to intermediate but i can’t read too many characters only like simple convos
Any ideas for someone just interested in learning to read?
Do you mean you just want to learn how to read pinyin? Or do you mean that you just want to learn how to read characters? What's your end goal, that'll help me give advice.
There are several ideas for how to learn Chinese
Decide precisely why you want to speak Chinese
Try to use Chinese everyday
Find which process works for you best.
(I read about these and more on Magic mandarin blueprint site )
I wanted to learn just because I got tired of reading English subtitles in Chinese dramas.
Then, I found some Chinese dramas that didnt even have English subtitles that I wanted to watch.
Theeeeeeen🙃 I wanted to read the original novels of my favorite Chinese dramas
Theeeeen, I figured why not plan a trip to China and let that be my first out of the country experience.
Then I started to Really study and find time to immerse myself in the culture. I learned about 30-40 characters, I can write them and I learned a few basic conversational phrases and some things on grammar.
All that transpired within 3 weeks going in 4 on the 26th.
I literally just implemented common phrases in my studies last week.
I started with pronunciation, grammar, and listening and slowly progressed from there.
I love it so far.
Any tips on getting on WeChat?
Kwadwo: the most expensive book is 50 bucks.
My College: the cheapest used/rental textbook is 120 bucks.
I think the most expensive textbook you have is quite cheap for having great content. :D
#perspective 👊🏾
Hi quayjo...is there any favourite mandarin song that you like when you first arrive china
dont say its wo ai zhongguo
I couldn't understand Mandarin songs with I first arrived here lol. Plus I first arrived BEFORE there were smartphones.... :-)
Hop on QQ music and see what popular!
well I'm not in China but 让我们红尘作伴活得潇潇洒洒 which is 当 by 动力火车
Hello! Thanks for your review. It's very useful. I was wondering if you could tell me what level of the language is covered by Integrated Chinese complete series and if possible its correspondence with HSK tests. Thanks in advance.
IC doesn't correspond to HSK tests. Choose an HSK book if that's your goal. Those will serve you better. Good luck!
How to you feel about "Remembering the Hanzi"?
I DONT like it. But I have a teacher friend who does. But that's ok because I know my learning style. The book itself isn't bad, nor poorly put together.
Hey! I’m heading to IWU (college) and I’m supposed to use the IC integrated Chinese book and workbook(s) , and I’m prepping for the fall semester with the living language kit- what is your advice for me if any? I’m so excited and I’m doing study abroad in a few years and hopefully will move to China in 7+ years
My advice is speak out loud along with the audio as much as you can. Also, you'll be golden if you just push through the living language book.
You'll be taking the language in college, so you'll have multiple exposures built-in to your routine. The more times you encounter something, a word or a phrase or a character, the more likely you are to remember it. Also, MAKE friends with Chinese international students at your college!
I've a question can you suggest a book which will help me with hsk as well as learning the proper language?
If I am an absolute beginner which textbook is best?
I wonder which of these books would be best for me considering I've learned a good bit of kanji since Japanese is a language I'm literate and proficient in...I know the pronunciations are different... Oh boy I sense some major confusion is going to amass in my head learning Chinese LOL
hmmm... have you watched my individual review of each yet? Maybe go with the one that fits your learning style the best? Or the one that piques your interest. Where are you studying at in the world?
You can get a USB dvd writer for $20
Does any one know if its possible to get integrated Chinese in traditional and not simplified? Can't find it any where online and I figure here is probably the best place to ask. Never mind I found them on amazon, but I'm for sure gonna check it out eventually and try and learn.
I'm a complete beginner and my only knowledge of Chinese is through Chineasy and sadly rosettastone (Horrible for asian languages, just confuses you more, heard its good for Spanish etc. though) and doulingo haha, Chineasy is the best though. Also I want to learn it in traditional because I'm hoping I can study at a college in Taiwan (National Taiwan University Probably) and that I'll understand some Chinese, so I understand where traditional and simplified are used and their differences.
I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm looking for good beginner resources for a complete beginner :) Amazing video and channel
Yep, you can get Integrated Chinese in traditional characters. And I second you on Rosetta stone not being optimal for Asian languages. But it crushes for romance languages. I also made a video waaaaaaay back in the day about how to learn Mandarin on your own, if you're not in China.
Is this for mandarin,Taiwanese,or Cantonese? Because I was thinking about getting that Chinese everyday book bc I’m having trouble with the characters but idk if it’s for Mandarin or not
Mandarin Chinese. Taiwanese also speak Mandarin also, but they use the traditional writing. But Taiwanese also speak a multitude of languages. Cantonese is mostly spoken in Hong Kong.
Is there an answer key in the Living the language book? So you know wheater your answears are corret or not :)
Yep! There are answers! I'm using Living Language to learn Spanish! It has a nice easy self-study progression to it. Make sure you get the version with CDS amzn.to/2NjimNg Since tones take lots of listening practice to learn!
Great! Thank you!
Hi
Which Chinese book help me to understand radical and characters alone with Speaking
Watch my playlist, Best Books for Learning Chinese Characters. :-)
practical chinese reader
integrated chinese
discover china
living chinese
not rly textbooks:
chineasy
get talking Chinese - easy peasy chinese
BBC Chinese
So... which one should I buy. The integrated chinese or the one with the box? I dont care about the money but the actual content. Im a complete beginner btw. If you answer this, it would be much appreciated.
Complete beginner DIY or will you take a class soon? When are you coming to China?
@@ElementaryChinese I dont want to go to China. I just want to learn a new langauge and I am a complete beginner. Like zero experience. I only know a couple of phrase like ni jiao shenme mingzi. Any guidance? And yeh DIY.
@@davidmarjason8850 Start with the living language box set ;)
Are there good textbooks for people who are learning traditional Mandarin Chinese?
Integrated Chinese is the BEST textbook. It also comes in traditional characters amzn.to/2JJt3WZ 🙌🏾
When books say Chinese are we learning Mandarin or Cantonese? And how do we know?
You can read the first few pages probably and the book will tell you.
@@ElementaryChinese what if it doesn't?
Thank you for your video (from Russia) ^_^
You're welcome!!! Which book did you get?
do you have Chinese textbook traditional?
Many textbooks come in a traditional characters version.
4:44 finally something useful
Chinese sucks but I needed to know what to buy for a friend so... good video man!
? What did you get?
@@ElementaryChinese The BBC one is good, I didn't buy it yet but I think I will.
中文真难
还真是
开头那几本书的中文例句TM谁写的，读着浑身冒刺啊。还汉语拼音写句子，一票否决！BBC太过分了这。
Very informative. Thank you
You're welcome.