{"id":8034,"date":"2018-02-10T17:11:23","date_gmt":"2018-02-10T09:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/?page_id=8034"},"modified":"2021-06-25T13:59:39","modified_gmt":"2021-06-25T05:59:39","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources and Tools for Learning Mandarin Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to the Written Chinese Resource Page!<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><p>This is a list of tools and online platforms that we recommend using to improve your Chinese. All these resources have been tried and tested by the Written Chinese Team and used to further our Chinese learning journey!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><em>Some of the products below also include affiliate links. That means if you click a product link below and then purchase the product, Written Chinese will take a small commission (Don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s at no extra cost to you!<\/em>)<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><a class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius: 50px; color: #fffffa;\" href=\"#WCC-TOOL\">WCC Tools<\/a><p><\/p><p><\/p><a style=\"border-radius: 50px; color: #fffffa;\" href=\"#COURSES\">Courses<\/a><p><\/p><p><\/p><a style=\"border-radius: 50px; color: #fffffa;\" href=\"#TOOLS\">Tools<\/a><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"#SCHOOLS\">Teachers &amp; Schools<\/a><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\u00a0<p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"WCC-TOOLS\">Written Chinese Tools<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/prep-for-hsk-1-weekly-character-worksheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My HSK Dictionary &#8211; Study Chinese Characters From Scratch<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/prep-for-hsk-1-weekly-character-worksheets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/my-hsk-dictionary-subscription-1024x1024.jpg?resize=900%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"my hsk dictionary subscription\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>Perfect for beginners, My HSK Dictionary provides you with weekly worksheets to study every detail of Chinese characters. Learn how to remember, read <em>and<\/em> write Chinese characters.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\u00a0<p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/writtenchinese.loqu8.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loqu8\u2019s Written Chinese Reader<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/writtenchinese.loqu8.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/written-chinese-reader-loqu8-1024x1024.png?resize=900%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"written chinese reader loqu8\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>Learn to read written Chinese from your web browser, emails and online chats. Hover over Chinese characters on your computer\u2019s desktop and get an instant translation in several languages.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinese-name-generator\/\">Written Chinese Name Generator<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinese-name-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Chinese-name-generator.png?w=900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"get your own chinese name\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>Use our Chinese Name Generator to get yourself a Chinese name. Even if you don\u2019t study Chinese, just enter your name and get a free personalized Chinese name in Chinese Characters!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinese-tone-trainer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Written Chinese Tone Trainer<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinese-tone-trainer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Tone-Trainer.png?w=900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>Use the Chinese Tone Trainer to practice the five tones of Mandarin Chinese. Listen to the tones and test your knowledge!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"COURSES\">Courses<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/students.mandarinhq.com\/real-spoken-chinese-vault-written-chinese\/\">Mandarin HQ \u2013 Real Spoken Chinese Vault<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.mandarinhq.com\/real-spoken-chinese-vault-written-chinese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/The-Real-Spoken-Chinese-Vault-Mandarin-HQ-v2-1024x536.jpg?resize=900%2C471&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>If you\u2019re trying to improve your spoken Chinese, the Real Spoken Chinese vault provides 100s of interview-style video lessons to help you pick up on nuances of the Chinese language missing from a textbook.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/students.mandarinhq.com\/real-spoken-chinese-vault-written-chinese\/\">Try out a demo<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/want-a-simple-chinese-video-lesson-platform-try-out-mandarin-hq-for-size\/\">watch our review to learn more<\/a>!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"TOOLS\">Tools<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/students.mandarinhq.com\/real-spoken-chinese-vault-written-chinese\/\">Skritter<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/skritter.com?ref=holliesowden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/skritter.png?w=900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"skritter\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>Practice writing Chinese characters on the web or your mobile with Skritter. Their newly updated web version is easy and fun to use to test your stroke order, tones and definitions.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/the-two-white-chicks-review-skritter\/\">Watch our demo and review<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinesepod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ChinesePod<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinesepod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/chinesepod.jpg?w=900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chinesepod\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>ChinesePod has hundreds of video and audio lessons ranging from Newbie to Advanced levels. There are 100 free lessons when you sign up and a range of different price ranges for their premium content, including monthly and yearly subscriptions. The classes teach a variety of subjects such as vocabulary, grammar and more complex topics.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinesepod\">You can get your free 100 lessons here.<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/chinesepod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LingQ<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/lingq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/lingq-review-available_on_all_platforms-1024x583.jpg?resize=900%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>LingQ allows you to study written and audio lessons, save words you need to learn and track your progress. You can easily add your own content from textbooks, news articles and blog posts. LingQ can be used to learn tons of languages, not just Chinese and the platform easily moves between different languages!<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/the-two-white-chicks-review-lingq\/\">Watch our demo and review<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>https:\/\/kit.co\/WrittenChinese\/essential-tools-for-studying-chinese<p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"SCHOOLS\">Teachers and Schools<\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/study-in-china\/\">Chinese Language Institute (CLI), Guilin<\/a><\/h2><p><\/p><p><\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.writtenchinese.com\/lingq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.writtenchinese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/STUDY-ABROAD-AT-CLI-GUILIN-1024x536.png?resize=900%2C471&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p>Are you interested in studying Chinese in China, but aren\u2019t sure where to study or what course to choose? Take a look at the Chinese Language Institute\u2019s Chinese\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/study-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immersion<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studycli.org\/study-abroad-in-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Abroad<\/a> programs and find a course that\u2019s right for you. Written Chinese fans get a $150 discount off CLI tuition by using the code\u00a0<strong>CLIandWC<\/strong>.<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Written Chinese Resource Page! This is a list of tools and online platforms that we recommend using to improve your Chinese. All these resources have been tried and tested by the Written Chinese Team and used to further our Chinese learning journey! Some of the products below also include affiliate links. 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