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Reasons to Learn Mandarin
The honest case for learning Mandarin: who it pays off for, what it really takes, and the real payoffs.
How Hard Is It To Learn Mandarin As An Adult
Mandarin is the hardest major language for English speakers: about 2,200 hours per the FSI. But the grammar is simple, and the tones, not your age, are the real work.
How Hard Is It To Learn To Read Chinese
How hard is it to learn to read Chinese? Among the hardest literacy tasks for English speakers: 2,500+ characters, no phonetic shortcuts, and FSI's hardest tier.