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Chapter 6–
How to Go About Learning Chinese Online

When it comes to learning the Chinese language, one of the most interesting ways is by finding courses online. More and more people are becoming interested in learning this language because of the growth in China within the economic markets. Currently, over 1.2 billion (1 in 5) people speak this language. In fact, it is the most commonly spoken language throughout the world today.

When it comes to learning Chinese online, it does not matter whether you are a complete novice, or someone who has a little experience, there are courses available to suit all standards.

These courses will help you to learn how to write the characters, understand the grammar as well as using the right tones and ways to pronounce the words.

So if you are really interested in learning Chinese, but you just do not have the time or money to either go to China or attend a local school or college, there is a great new way of learning this language. There are some teachers who provide lessons relating to the Chinese language using Skype (which is a widely used and free form of Voice over Internet Protocol).
Because of the growth in internet connections, as well as the advancements in voice over internet protocol (VOIP) software, it has made it extremely easy for people to find a tutor who can teach them the basics of the language. You can also use this method if you want to polish up on what you have already learned.

If you are really interested in being able to carry out conversational Chinese on a regular basis, then Skype may be the way to go.

You will find that, not only can you get hold of freelance tutors providing Chinese lessons on Skype, but there are also language schools which have now decided to use this form of technology to help their students with their lessons. The great thing is that most of these schools and tutors are actually located in China. But because of the time difference, learning Chinese this way is beneficial for many students in the US, as they can actually carry out their lessons from the comfort of their own home and it will not actually interfere with their normal daily routines.

Using Skype is certainly beneficial to those people who want to enjoy speaking conversational Chinese with those people for whom this is their first