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So, we worked out this guide which contains the information you need to get up to speed quickly for how to learn Chinese and start your own venture confidently!<\/p>\n<h2>General Guide:<\/h2>\n<p><a href=index-38.html>8 Myths about Mandarin Chinese, and How to Overcome Them<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Tips &amp; Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p><a href=index-36.html>6 Suggestions On Learning Chinese Language For Beginners<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-494.html>Top 3 Tips for Taking Notes while Learning Chinese<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-485.html>How to Find a Really Good Chinese Teacher to Guide Your Learning<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-484.html>How to Find a Really Good Approach to Guide Your Chinese Learning<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-1568.html>How To Find a Suitable Chinese Learning Textbook<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Recommendation<\/h2>\n<h3>Speaking with Native teachers:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=index-1496.html>Why It\u2019s Important to Choose a Professional Mandarin Tutor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-1431.html>9 Tips to Help You Choose Chinese Lessons by Skype<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-1726.html>Live in China, Live the Language \u2014\u2014 \u201cSink-or-Swim\u201d Education Experiment<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Self-learning:<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=index-1395.html>Chinese Made Simple Course (Video)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-1694.html>10 Reasons Interactive Learning Chinese Is Worth The Money<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Textbook:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=index-501.html>Chinese Textbook Reviews \u2013 Integrated Chinese (\u4e2d\u6587\u542c\u8bf4\u8bfb\u5199)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-192.html>Chinese Textbook Reviews \u2013 New Practical Chinese Reader(\u65b0\u5b9e\u7528\u6c49\u8bed)<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Tool:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=index-167.html>Top Four Tools to Help You Learn Chinese Pronunciation and Pinyin<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-969.html>Check List: Do You Really Use All the Online Tools for Learning Mandarin?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=index-1862.html>Blogs Blogs Blogs! 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