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Chinese960 teaches English speakers to speak standard Mandarin (Putonghua) quickly and accurately. Our revolutionary pinyin method breaks the barrier every beginner faces. All lessons are completely free — no registration, no paywall. Master survival Chinese for travel and business at your own pace, with native audio on every sentence.

Start Level 1 (Pinyin) — Free Travel Phrasebook
Chinese pinyin chart
Native Audio

Hear and repeat after native speakers on every word and sentence.

Mouth-Shape Videos

See exactly how to shape your mouth for each pinyin sound.

4 Levels + Travel

From zero to fluent conversation — pinyin, survival, practical and advanced Chinese.

Level 1 — Pinyin & Pronunciation

Master Chinese pinyin and accurate pronunciation with mouth-shape videos and interactive audio. The essential first step for every beginner.

Level 2 — Survival Chinese

Practical spoken Chinese for everyday situations: greetings, numbers, shopping, transport and more. Start speaking from lesson one.

Level 3 — Practical Chinese

Expand your Chinese for social and business contexts with longer dialogues, vocabulary drills and exercises.

Level 4 — Advanced Conversation

Advanced conversations, idioms and fluency training for learners who want to discuss any topic with confidence.

Travel Chinese Phrasebook

The must-know Chinese phrases for travellers: airport, hotel, money, directions, emergency and sightseeing — all with native audio.