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Approximately 1.3 billion native speakers

Predominantly spoken in China, Taiwan, and Singapore

Learning difficulty: Hard (especially for non-native speakers)

The Chinese language, often referred to as Mandarin, is the most widely spoken language on the planet. It has deep cultural roots and global significance, being the official language of China, and is widely used in business contexts. Learning Chinese opens the door to an incredibly rich heritage and the power to communicate with over a billion people across the globe.

Foreign Service Institute Courses (1)

FSI Standard Chinese: A modular Approach Course

FSI

FSI Standard Chinese: A modular Approach Course

Learning Chinese? Come and download the free FSI Standard Chinese: A modular Approach language course, includes hours of free Chinese audio and self-learning materials. Developed by the foreign service institute and is now free in the public domain.

22 PDFs 2,626 pages 299 audio

Chinese

Defense Language Institute Courses (9)

DLI

DLI Cantonese Basic Course

24 PDFs 52 audio

Chinese

DLI

DLI Cantonese Refresher Course

Brush up spoken Cantonese with the DLI Cantonese Refresher Course—free Defense Language Institute–style audio review for learners who already have a foundation in the language.

64 audio

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese Elementary Reader

Start building your Chinese language skills with the DLI Chinese Elementary Reader. Access this completely free language course to begin mastering essential vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension in Mandarin Chinese.

16 PDFs 620 pages

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese Flameric Reader Course

Explore the DLI Chinese Flameric Reader Course—an exceptional language resource designed to boost your Chinese reading skills. Gain access to quality lessons and authentic materials with this completely free course, perfect for self-study and language enthusiasts.

4 PDFs 620 pages 20 audio

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese Intermediate Reader

Discover the DLI Chinese Intermediate Reader – enhance your Mandarin reading skills with authentic materials. Ideal for intermediate learners, this course offers immersive practice to help you progress with confidence.

15 PDFs 494 pages

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese (Mandarin) Course

50 PDFs 157 audio

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese - Miscellaneous Materials

Access a wide range of DLI Chinese - Miscellaneous Materials and enhance your Mandarin skills at your own pace. Explore a completely free Chinese language resource designed for all learners.

1 PDF 37 pages

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese Refresher Course

Refresh your Chinese language skills with the DLI Chinese Refresher Course. This completely free course is ideal for learners who want to boost their Mandarin knowledge and regain fluency.

3 PDFs 82 pages 7 audio

Chinese

DLI

DLI Chinese Standard Course

Experience the DLI Chinese Standard Course – a completely free language program designed to build your Mandarin skills efficiently and systematically.

3,360 pages

Chinese

Peace Corps Courses (1)

Peace Corps

Chinese-Mandarin Language Course

2 PDFs 15 audio

Chinese

Chinese Verb Usage Patterns

Master the 20 most essential Chinese verbs with full conjugation tables, examples, and transliteration.

Explore Verbs