Chinese Language Digital Learning Resources
Chinese
【MOE MOOCs Platform】
【Mandarin Learning】
【Let's Learn Mandarin】
【Let's Learn Mandarin】
【Let's Learn Mandarin】
【Learning Program for Stroke Order of Chinese Characters】
【yellow bridge】
【TAIWAN TODAY】
【Chinese Corpora for T&L 】
【Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language Platform】
【TOCFL】
website(References-Download vocabulary)
Listening & Speaking
1. Chinese GG
Chinese GG is an app for practicing pinyin, once entering the home page, you will see a Pinyin chart. It's pretty convenient that clicking on the pinyin matches can listen to the pronunciation. In addition to pinyin matching, the app also provides the rules of pinyin and a GIF of oral activity in pronouncing which helps learners pronounce the sounds more accurately. After learning Pinyin, learners can use listening exercises to improve their sound recognition.
2. HanBook
HanBook is a listening and speaking app with a wide range of levels, focusing on shadowing and recording. The content ranges from basic communication to advanced literary works. The pronunciation and meaning of words are gradually introduced so that learners can easily and happily read the entire text out loud. It is also worth mentioning that the real-life phrases are often presented in reality videos and paused in each paragraph for learners to practice pronunciation and memorize phrases, which is very lively and interesting.
3. YiChi
YiChi is a simple listening app with a variety of themes such as business, life, medicine, etc. Each topic is divided into four levels so that learners can pick up the terms that suit their level best. The app comes with a learning portfolio so that learners can clearly see their length of learning and the correctness of pronunciation. Learners can make good use of this function to improve their pronunciation accuracy.
4. HelloChinese
HelloChinese is a comprehensive learning app that trains listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The various practice modes help learners learn without getting tired. And the explanation is detailed, making it easier to understand.
5. Yoyo Chinese
Yoyo Chinese is a full structured learning website. The lessons are graded, and each lesson contains videos and supplementary materials. The quiz and Q&A are available for users to check their learning effectiveness. This is ideal for learners who prefer to follow the course.
Reading & Writing
1. Skritter
Skritter is a Chinese character learning app that provides both simple and traditional scripts. The courses, card deck, and timed competitions are all linked with one another. The inclusion of the ancient meanings of Chinese characters is a unique feature that facilitates learners to associate and memorize Chinese characters and acquire complete knowledge.
2. MDBG Chinese Dictionary
MDBG Chinese Dictionary provides both traditional and simplified scripts. The handwriting input recognition is sensitive, making it easy to learn unseen characters. In addition to the full sentence translation, the example sentences also provide word-by-word explanations and definitions to facilitate learners to grasp the meaning of the words. Moreover, learners can add the characters into Skritter, making it easy to review anytime, anywhere.
3. Hanzii Dict
A full-fledged dictionary. The interface is clear and multi-functional, with multiple languages for the interface and various search methods, including Chinese characters, pinyin, strokes, parts, and handwriting input. In addition to the basic functions such as word book and flashcard review, there are also mock tests for HSK and TOCFL. After updating the account to premium, you can learn words in many fields. Additionally, the social function is powerful, and the home page has popular keywords for learners to understand the trend, and the community area in the app also facilitates learning and communication. There is a small surprise that it provides a quick search button, learners can check the word meaning on every page.
4. Chinese Grammar
Chinese Grammar is graded according to HSK, containing important grammatical points, and example sentences. The phonetic system is Hanyu Pinyin, so users must have knowledge of Pinyin.
5. The Chairman's Bao
The Chairman's Bao is a reading platform which mainly composed of news articles. The articles are classified by level, topic, and date, the characters and pinyin are also adjustable. Learners can choose their best suits. After reading articles, learners can review the vocabulary and grammar explanation, and do some practices provided by the website.
6. Readibu
Readibu is a very down-to-earth reading app that contains popular novels on the Internet, which is filled with various commonly used slang, so learners can quickly get into the oral language environment. The materials are categorized by length, theme, HSK level, and reader's age, providing a wide variety of choices; the font and pronunciation system are adjustable, and both traditional and simplified are available. The interface is concise, with one to three taps, and the sound and meaning of words, characters, and sentences will show correspondingly.