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Ni Hao and welcome to the world of Mandarin! If ever you were curious about learning a new language for cultural, academic, or professional reasons, you should definitely consider taking Chinese lessons with Superprof.

Formally known as Mandarin, the language is widely spoken by over 1.3 billion speakers and those numbers continue to climb.

Today, there are 400% more students who learn Mandarin Chinese than 10 years ago--and the language learners are getting younger and younger! 

If you learn to speak Mandarin then the “the world is your oyster” as you travel across Southeast Asia. You will have the confidence to speak with the locals in Chinese, you might even be invited into their homes for home-cooked food experiencing real Chinese life. 

Traveling around the world is always more enriching when you make friends with local people.

But what you’re probably thinking is how would you ever learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin?

Even though the English language has little overlap with Mandarin, with a great Chinese tutor and consistent lessons, a quick learner like yourself will be able to acquire the language's basics and develop oral skills in no time!

Chinese in today’s industries

Already the world's largest economy in terms of GDP, the Peoples Republic of China, is perfectly poised for business and anyone who wants to discover new horizons and industries abroad, this is an excellent opportunity to tap into the Chinese market.

In the business world, China has become a major player. And if you know the language of Mandarin inside and out in addition to English, you are sure to get noticed by international companies who wish to extend their business overseas.

Mandarin is a language spoken beyond the borders of China and can be found in countries such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Philippines, and Mongolia. 

So if you do business in these countries then it would be beneficial to converse in a universal language too!

In addition to being a valuable skill over and above your competitors, developing a strong proficiency in Mandarin demonstrates a certain open-mindedness that can be appealing to numerous recruiters.

Ideally, of course, you would have taken some trips to China to demonstrate your mobility, but it certainly would open more windows, doors, and ceilings for job opportunities wherever you go.

Tips to help you study

There are methods and techniques that can help you reach your goal of speaking Mandarin. 

Mandarin is the most common variant of what we generally refer to as Chinese. It's also probably the first variant of Chinese that you'll learn when you start studying. With that said, here are Superprof’s tips and tricks on how to learn Mandarin Chinese.

If you’d like to understand and speak Mandarin Chinese, you have to be patient. If you’re on your own, you can expect to spend about two years studying before you are comfortable speaking conversational Chinese.

However, you can learn more quickly if you’re really motivated. Use the Chinese Pinyin system to help you romanize Chinese words and characters and spell out certain Mandarin Chinese characters when you first start learning them.

If you’re going to learn Mandarin, you should follow this advice:

Start by getting your brain used to the sound of the Chinese language by watching videos and focusing on Chinese pronunciation.

Don’t try and compare Chinese grammar to our own grammar, learn basic everyday words in Mandarin Chinese, and practice Chinese every day to improve. Did we also forget to make sure you’re using effective memorization techniques?

This can be a lot if your initial plan was to learn on your own. Consider the help and guidance of a professionally trained Superprof Mandarin tutor instead!

Their flexibility in scheduling lessons anytime and anywhere makes learning on the go, at home, or virtual seamless for those who have busy schedules.

And with lessons aimed to support and reach your academic goals, it’s a no-brainer!

Benefits of Learning a New Language

Did you know? Improving your language skills and learning a foreign language, whatever it is, allows the bilingual speaker to develop intellect to prevent certain mental illnesses!

According to a study carried out by the Rotman Institute in 2010, bilingual people can postpone the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease for 4 or 5 years in comparison to people only speaking their mother tongue!

And since Mandarin is a tonal language, it works both hemispheres of the brain making speakers able to develop their creative faculties and improve their long-term and short-term memory. 

The Chinese language is also a good remedy against dyslexia! Because Chinese characters represent ideas and words more visually, people affected by dyslexia will not have the same difficulties as in English. How cool is that!

During your Mandarin courses, your Superprof tutor will impart their know-how regarding phonetics, Chinese writing, or even pronunciation in order to help you train your brain!

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In comparison to certain other languages, Chinese grammar tends to be much simpler and there are no conjugations. On the other hand, the four tones of Chinese can be very difficult for beginners to grasp. However, you don’t need to master them to make yourself understood.

Chinese history and culture is one the richest and certainly the oldest in the world. China is renowned for producing beautiful novels, short stories, poetry, and more recently excellence in film. Reading great Chinese biographies and watching short films about the history of China provides a greater understanding of the language.

With enough consistent effort, passion, and practice, learning Mandarin is possible!

The perk of choosing your lessons with Superprof is how easy we make matching with tutors in your area. 

Simply click on your level of Mandarin proficiency and you will be directed to a list of available and ready Superprof tutors in San Jose!

Scroll through their qualifications, past student reviews, and teaching experience to find the tutor best fit for you.

Try it for yourself and learn Mandarin today!