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Chinese word order is closer to English than you might think — once you know three key patterns, basic sentences fall into place fast.
Pinyin is the romanisation system for Mandarin Chinese. Learning it gives you an immediate pronunciation guide for every word you encounter.
Measure words can feel strange at first, but a few common patterns will take you a long way in everyday Chinese.
The 4 tones of Mandarin Chinese feel daunting at first, but with the right techniques you'll master them faster than you think.