New Members mjl014 Posted April 25, 2018 at 03:03 PM New Members Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 at 03:03 PM I graduated from college pretty fluent in mandarin (reading, writing, speaking), but in the 4 years since, I've had basically no opportunity to practice and have forgotten a great deal of my knowledge. Because I'm working full time and about to start grad school in the fall, I'm hoping to do some online courses. Has anyone ever used MyMandarinHouse.com or eChineselearning.com? Would be extremely grateful for any suggestions on how to get back on track since I find myself having to look up so many characters I once knew Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted April 29, 2018 at 12:59 AM Report Share Posted April 29, 2018 at 12:59 AM On 4/25/2018 at 11:03 PM, mjl014 said: Would be extremely grateful for any suggestions on how to get back on track since I find myself having to look up so many characters I once knew Welcome to the forum, @mjl014 -- There's lots of information here on this topic, it's something which is frequently asked. Use the search box at the top right of the page to read some previous responses to this question. Then return for any needed clarifications or to ask follow up questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members mjl014 Posted April 30, 2018 at 02:33 PM Author New Members Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 at 02:33 PM Hi @abcdefg, I did try going through the forums but did not find any information on the the websites I mentioned, nor could I find any specific online courses that were not just for the HSK. If you have any additional pointers, I'd be grateful for the help. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted April 30, 2018 at 03:02 PM Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 at 03:02 PM Have a look at edx . They do online Chinese courses, I have taken some myself and they were good. Also Coursera do online Chinese courses. Both of these do free and paid courses, with or without certificates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted May 1, 2018 at 12:07 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 at 12:07 AM An easy alternative to courses would be on-line tutoring. Go through an appropriate textbook with a teacher over Skype. I recall that @Shelley also has some good tips on choosing a textbook. They are probably summarized in her forum blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flickserve Posted May 1, 2018 at 12:44 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 at 12:44 AM If you already have basic knowledge, why restrict yourself to a course? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amytheorangutan Posted May 1, 2018 at 10:39 AM Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 at 10:39 AM I agree with @Flickserve if you are already fluent 4 years ago a one on one tutor for a few months and something like Skritter or Anki would probably do to jog your memory and go from there. Especially if you already studied Chinese through college. However, everyone learns differently, some people learn better through structured courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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