Chinese

 

Summer to do list:

1. Set up your home computer so that you can input Chinese characters by typing Pinyin;
2. Review and use what you have learned so far so that you don’t forget all.

 

A few links to help you learn Chinese:

• http://www.fluentu.com/
• https://quizlet.com/
• https://getkahoot.com/
• https://chinesepod.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwJooS34KpM

 

11 Tips for Mastering a New Language This Summer

• http://mentalfloss.com/article/64425/11-tips-mastering-new-language-summer

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Pinyin （拼音）

1. http://pinyin.quickmandarin.com (Pinyin table)
2. http://kidschinesepodcast.com/learn-pinyin/ (Kids Chinese Podcast) ***
3. http://pinyinjoe.com/ (Chinese/Pinyin related software)

Dictionary （字典）

1. http://www.archchinese.com/ (dictionary, flashcards)
2. http://www.nciku.com (dictionary)
3. http://www.yellowbridge.com (dictionary, flashcards)
4. http://www.mdbg.net/chindict/chindict.php (dictionary and other learning tools)
5. http://www.dict.cn (Chinese online dictionary) ***

Online learning resources （网上学习资源）

1. http://howdoilearnchinese.com/ (How do I learn Mandarin)
2. http://www.ChineseClass101.com (online Chinese lessons)
3. www.ChineseNames.org (Chinese names)
4. http://www.languageguide.org/mandarin/vocabulary/ (vocabulary pronunciation)
5. www.trainchinese.com (word lists and flashcards, free application download for iPad/iPhone)
6. http://www.mandarinclickbyclick.com (online lessons on a variety of subjects related to daily life and culture in China)
7. http://www.pronunciator.com/ (free vocabulary and grammar lessons)
8. http://www.chinapictures.org/ (a free picture site featuring pictures throughout China)
9. http://www.fluentu.com/ (language learning site) ***
10. https://www.tmall.com/wow/chaoshi/act/academy (Shopping and leaning site) ***
11. http://www.chinesecio.com/ (Confucius Institute online) ***

Cultural Organizations and Museums (文化组织和博物馆)

1. http://www.mocanyc.org (Museum of Chinese in America – Offers a variety of cultural events and exhibits for young people)
2. http://explorechinatown.com/ (Provides information on cultural events and places to visit in Chinatown)
3. http://www.china360online.org/ (China Institute – located in NYC.
4. http://asiasociety.org/new-york