Pimsleur Chinese is an audio-based Mandarin course that builds speaking confidence fast. After using it across multiple levels before trips to China, here's my honest review — what it does well, where it falls short, and who it's best for.
Everything you need to know to set yourself up for success to teach your child a language you are not proficient in
How we (so far) successfully incorporated Mandarin in our already multilingual home
The guide to mastering a foreign language — especially one that is very different to any other language you already speak
After 2.5 years of learning Mandarin as an adult, I passed HSK3 at 88%. Here's what actually works — from comprehensible input to flashcards — and my honest advice.
Our multilingual journey & what we have learned along the way
Is Mandarin worth learning? A multilingual language learner and frequent China traveler shares the honest case for and against learning Chinese — including why it's not as hard as you think.