{"id":549,"date":"2021-04-15T19:44:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T19:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/?p=549"},"modified":"2022-01-12T22:35:55","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T22:35:55","slug":"how-to-learn-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/how-to-learn-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn Chinese: 7 Video Series to Get You Going"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Wondering how to learn Chinese? Whether you&#8217;re studying Chinese to speak more easily with your family, bolster classroom instruction, or travel more freely in China, you&#8217;re in luck: There&#8217;s a huge variety of video programs to choose from, at all ability levels. These are our favorites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>1. Everyday Chinese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eX9aAFx2QNs\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyday Chinese \u2014&nbsp;a comprehensive offering from YouTube with nearly 400,00 subscribers \u2014 has something for literally everyone, including beginner-friendly content like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LrNkgDVrKEw\">how to say &#8220;hello&#8221; in Chinese<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-Lsvve4JCIA\">Learn Chinese Pinyin Tones in 10 Minutes<\/a>. More in-depth videos like the one above are shared in slow, clear Mandarin, allowing listeners to better understand what they&#8217;re hearing. Advanced videos share insight into cultural phenomena, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1-D91bQCinE\">the story of Bruce Lee<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/learn-chinese-videos-yabla.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/learn-chinese-videos-yabla.jpg\" alt=\"How to Learn Chinese - yabla\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/learn-chinese-videos-yabla.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/learn-chinese-videos-yabla-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/yabla-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/learn-chinese-videos-yabla-768x430.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/chinese.yabla.com\/subscribe.php?a=10048&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social &amp;utm_campaign=yablog&amp;utm_content=htlc\">Yabla<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more engaged instruction as you learn Chinese with videos, you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/chinese.yabla.com\/subscribe.php?a=10048&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social &amp;utm_campaign=yablog&amp;utm_content=\">give Yabla a try<\/a>. Yabla shares a huge library of videos featuring 100% native speakers at a wide range of complexity levels, from beginner to advanced \u2014&nbsp;and then quizzes you on your comprehension, using fun games. The videos are entertaining and authentic, covering interesting subjects across China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yabla provides all the tools you need to progress in your language fluency: When you come across an unfamiliar word, you can easily add it to a private flashcard list; as you study your flashcards, you&#8217;ll make use of an advanced Spaced Repetition System, meaning that you&#8217;ll see each word just as you&#8217;re about to forget it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yabla.com\/subscribe.php\">Click here to test your skills with the sample games in the video above for free. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K-2RuaRVRGU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2>3. Chinese for Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can literally start at the beginning with Chinese for Us with a video like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Vwg7FjkghHc\">Numbers in Chinese 1-10, 1-20 and 1-100<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=36toRDvepXg&amp;list=PLWXyZU_NJb_chvMZ13hgOPB3Vcz7xhW3q&amp;index=9\">How Old Are You in Chinese<\/a>, progressing up to more complicated videos like the provocative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sTiKq0GPB0g\">The Husband Came Back from the Supermarket<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=A9tYVOmCEpU\">A Handsome Boy<\/a> (both for intermediate learners). Most videos are classified into their appropriate HSK level and are integrated with <a href=\"https:\/\/chinesefor.us\/\">lessons and practice materials<\/a> available on the channel&#8217;s website (paid). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XIWFv4mkJGE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2>4. Happy Chinese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Chinese tells the story of &#8220;The Guest from Afar&#8221;&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;a.k.a. Susan, who looks just slightly overwhelmed as she meets her host family in Beijing for the first time. Follow the easy-to-grasp storylines over time, and even beginners will find that their skills improve as Susan settles in at her new home &#8230; and becomes entangled in new and ever-more complicated adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8thdqPq3SlY\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2>5. Verbling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Verbling isn&#8217;t exactly<em> <\/em>a video <em>series<\/em>, but it is a video <em>platform <\/em>designed for one-on-one tutorial with Chinese tutors, from China and around the world. All teachers include a video introduction with their profile, so you can get a preview of their vibe and teaching style before committing yourself to a class. Tutors set their own hourly rates, so the fees will vary, depending on where they live and their level of expertise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QOpQf3fi2N4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2>6. Chinese Class 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chinese Class 101 offers a portion of its video library for free on YouTube, with playlists for beginners like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DxZ2ihmMBuA&amp;list=PLneZiE_zP2-xLPVRU7vibqc_RWxhSInWd\">Chinese Reading for Beginners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tDNDKV-osoU&amp;list=PLneZiE_zP2-w88fEwD4D1jGJ1G_0hQkZl\">Chinese Holiday Words<\/a>. Higher-quality videos are available with a subscription on their website, along with word lists, flashcards, and slideshows to test your knowledge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kNKlMfvbVT4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2>7. Chinese Language Institute<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Verbling, CLI is more than a YouTube video series \u2014&nbsp;it&#8217;s a language-learning institution, offering one-on-one online instruction as well as IRL immersion seminars in China. Check out their beginner-level videos online for a sense of their teaching philosophy and style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a bonus video from CLI: &#8220;Chinese Tongue Twisters Are Crazy.&#8221; (Spoiler: they are.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yiOQiuUuQ8w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Want to quickly improve your Chinese language skills? <a href=\"https:\/\/chinese.yabla.com\/subscribe.php?a=10048&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=social &amp;utm_campaign=yablog&amp;utm_content=htlc\">Try Yabla stress-free for 15 days<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how to learn Chinese? 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