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That said, Mandarin is one of the more challenging languages to master, which makes it vital that you learn it in the most effective way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
On average, mastering Mandarin Chinese takes 2,200 hours. This means by dedicating 20 hours a week, it’s possible to reach fluency in Chinese in about two years.
Surprisingly, $14 is the average price for a 60-minute lesson with an online Mandarin Chinese tutor on Preply. The more affordable ones charge only $3 per Chinese lesson, with superstars asking up to $90.
For Chinese lessons, students and tutors open the online classroom called Preply Space. This video chat platform also lets you download study materials, track your progress and exchange messages with your Chinese teacher.
The quickest and most effective way to become fluent in Chinese is to live in a Chinese-speaking country. If that is not possible at the moment, use the Internet to access Mandarin magazines and TV shows to enrich your vocabulary and improve your listening skills.
HSK is the world' s third-largest language test brand after IELTS and TOEFL. HSK scores have become a requirement to prove Chinese language proficiency for international students, or foreigners looking to work in China, a high HSK score can help demonstrate that proficiency to employers and government officials.
For most learners, the simplified characters are the way to go. Most new Chinese language media — like blogs, newspapers, magazines, and books — are written in simplified characters.