Duolingo, HelloChinese, Yoyo Chinese, ChineseClass101, Pleco, italki or Lang Dojo? We compare pricing, strengths and weaknesses of the most popular tools for learning Mandarin — honestly, including our own — and show how to combine them into a routine that works.

Mandarin Chinese is the main language of China. Is learning Chinese hard? Not with Lang Dojo! Learn all the basics of Mandarin Chinese in our free lessons here – including vocabulary, grammar, phrases, common expressions, listening practice, pronunciation, and how to read Chinese characters!