From your very first tone to confident conversation. A structured curriculum built around how adults actually learn languages — with every lesson ready for you right now.
普通话 · Pǔtōnghuà · Standard Mandarin ChineseStart from zero — tones, pinyin, first words, and your first week study plan.
Start here →The most important skill in Mandarin. Master tones early and everything else gets easier.
Learn tones →No conjugation, no gender — Mandarin grammar is simpler than you think.
Learn grammar →500 essential words organised by topic, frequency, and HSK level.
Build vocab →Radicals, stroke order, and the 100 most common characters to get you reading.
Learn characters →Real dialogues — introductions, restaurants, directions, and survival phrases.
Start talking →NihaoNext gets you the foundations. italki connects you with native Mandarin tutors for real one-on-one conversation practice, at a price that fits your budget.