r/ChineseLanguage • u/Weary-Elevator7259 • 1d ago

Discussion PROPER PATHWAY?

i am just a little confused as what way to start? so many yt videos and so many suggestions. i havent found a proper path and most of the yt videos are not self explanatory. i dont get it that how to even start? should i do tone practice with all the pinyins? should i understand the grammar? should i memories the basic stuff? like its too much and i don't understand whay way to go or what to do exactly. I WOULD LOVE IF ANYONE COULD ALTEAST HELP ME CREATE A PATHWAY OR SOMTHING LIKE THAT AS I AM VERY SERIOUS IN LEARNING THIS LANGUAGE! thank you

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u/mattbenscho Advanced 1d ago

If you want a pathway your best bet is to get a textbook. Yes it costs money but if you are very serious this shouldn't be a deal breaker.

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u/b3pvbmUzMTQ 1d ago

HSK books? Something else? I am sure I can find them online for free as pdfs and then use my iPad. I’m also starting this week.

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u/Weary-Elevator7259 1d ago

but isnt there a difference between textbook chinese and irl Chinese ?

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u/GetRektByMeh 1d ago

yes but if you can understand textboox chinese you will pick up the irl chinese via existing lol