Language Input
by Language Input Team
YouTube overlay tool providing interactive subtitles with word-level translation and dictionary lookup for immersive learning.
More resources on Mandarin Chinese
ChinesePod
ChinesePod makes learning Mandarin fun and easy. It isn't your typical language learning resource - we think you'll be entertained as well! If you’re just trying to learn some survival Chinese or looking to start a lifelong relationship with the language, this ChinesePod - Beginner Level Podcast Channel is where to start. Expand your Mandarin Chinese learning experience by also SUBSCRIBING to ChinesePod - Intermediate and ChinesePod - Advanced Podcast channels. For more lessons, go to www.chinesepod.com and take us for a spin.
LingQ
LingQ is a reading-and-listening platform built around comprehensible input: import any text or transcript, look up unknown words inline, and track them as they move from new to known across thousands of repetitions. Co-founded by polyglot Steve Kaufmann, it operationalises the input hypothesis better than any other tool by making 'reading at your level' the central daily habit. A free tier supports a meaningful amount of practice before any paywall kicks in.
HSK-aligned coursework
HSK-aligned coursework refers to language learning materials specifically structured around the official Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) proficiency exam levels for Mandarin Chinese. Its exceptional value lies in providing a clear, progressive, and standardized pathway for learners to systematically acquire vocabulary, grammar, and reading/listening comprehension skills necessary for formal certification. These materials offer a highly effective and targeted approach to mastering Mandarin, ensuring that study efforts directly contribute to measurable proficiency gains.
duolingo.com
Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform with a beginner Mandarin Chinese course. It offers gamified, bite-sized lessons covering listening, speaking, reading (characters and pinyin), and writing, plus vocabulary and grammar practice.
Pleco Dictionary
Free dictionary app and flashcards
Chinese Zero to Hero
Free HSK resources and tips