How I'm Learning Chinese from ZERO! | Textbooks, Notebooks, Apps + Tips

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  • Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
  • ⭐ LINKS TO ALL MY RESOURCES ARE BELOW ⭐
    I started learning Chinese in January 2020 - it's only been 6 months haha Progress has been good and studied all the characters needed for HSK 1, and now onto HSK 2! Have a watch to see how I study Chinese from scratch as an English speaker :)
    [TEXTBOOKS]
    Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters: amzn.to/2Crltil
    Mandarin Chinese Characters: amzn.to/2CqZzMa
    HSK 1 Standard Course TEXTBOOK: amzn.to/3ekIMbH
    HSK 1 Standard Course WORKBOOK: amzn.to/2NevCkH
    [NOTEBOOKS]
    Purchased from www.oomomostore.com/
    [PHONE APPS]
    PLECO: www.pleco.com/
    Chinese Simple HSK 1: bit.ly/3fL2D3Q
    Chinese Simple HSK 2: bit.ly/3hGq8x3
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 65

  • @nyla3580
    @nyla3580 3 роки тому +41

    I have been trying to self-study Mandarin, but I wasn't sure what resources would be good to buy. Thank you! This is the most informative video I have found.

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +6

      Fantastic!! I wish you the best of luck to start :) I know - there are SO many videos that tell you what to buy, but I'm super glad you enjoyed my version of it! 加油!

  • @lookitsann
    @lookitsann 3 роки тому +19

    Not even halfway through the video and it's already SO informative! Thank you for this video :D ~

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! I'm so glad this video was helpful, and hopefully motivated you in your Chinese study 加油!

  • @majajackson777
    @majajackson777 Рік тому

    That was very interesting and helpful, thanks a lot!!

  • @bingbongo9500
    @bingbongo9500 3 роки тому +13

    Thank you for the tips, I’ve been trying to learn Mandarin for a couple months with some free resources because I wasn’t sure what textbooks were worth investing in- now I have a better idea of where I should go from here 😄

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +4

      My pleasure! Makes me so happy that you're able to take something away from this video :) Keep on studying, it's going to be difficult in the beginning but you'll find a study rhythm. 加油!

  • @deanfrederic4274
    @deanfrederic4274 4 роки тому +18

    Your video reminds me of the old days I was learning Chinese intensively. :(

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  4 роки тому +3

      It's never late to get back into that intense studying, am I right?! haha thanks for checking out the video!

    • @deanfrederic4274
      @deanfrederic4274 4 роки тому

      That's true! Hope I can pass the French exam to get back into Chinese soon. Btw, your Instagram led me here :D

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  4 роки тому +1

      @@deanfrederic4274 haha you can do it!! You'll pass my friend, and thanks for the support on IG too ☺

  • @ALEXG-ld4de
    @ALEXG-ld4de 16 днів тому

    ur Chinese handwriting is so good!!!!!

  • @Darkroome
    @Darkroome 2 роки тому +2

    Informative content pal. I’m learning the opposite way round to u and I started with learning speaking first but now I’m also doing writing and using some of the books u recommend.

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      Awesome, love hearing that! All the best with the learning journey.

  • @babyddeonu3714
    @babyddeonu3714 2 роки тому +1

    I wanna self-study Mandarin so Thank you very much for this video! this is very helpful especially the app

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      No problem, thanks so much for watching :)

  • @aidooedna
    @aidooedna 2 роки тому

    This is such a great and practical video. Do keep them coming. 谢谢

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! More to come :)

  • @aaronluu9360
    @aaronluu9360 Рік тому

    Insightful video! I was wondering do you also consume Chinese media on top of your studying as well

  • @renanool9255
    @renanool9255 2 роки тому +2

    thank you, subscribed

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the sub! Appreciate it so much :)

  • @BanginStitches
    @BanginStitches 3 роки тому

    very very helpful. Thank you.

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      No problem, thanks for much for your comment :) Best of luck with your studies!

  • @kritikakerdwal4892
    @kritikakerdwal4892 3 роки тому +1

    woah this is real great!!! im learning too

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad! Happy to hear this was helpful :) Good luck with your studies!

    • @kritikakerdwal4892
      @kritikakerdwal4892 3 роки тому

      @@nichoson idk how this has so less views. :(

  • @vincytvholic
    @vincytvholic 3 роки тому +3

    I think Practical Chinese Reader is awesome. Textbook and UA-cam video

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      Yes! I recently got a copy of one those - also a great resource for learning Chinese!

  • @aazeenhussainali786
    @aazeenhussainali786 3 роки тому +3

    I want to learn all three Japanese, Chinese and Korean
    Japanese for anime
    Korean for K-pop
    Chinese to play video games

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +2

      Amazing!! I have very similar reasons for learning those languages too :)

    • @carlosgong9482
      @carlosgong9482 2 роки тому +2

      Firstly, Chinese , Secondly Japanese , thirdly Korea. It's a good option, because there are lots of chinese words in Japanese,Korean. Japanese grammar is similar to Korea grammar .

  • @AbdulRahman-vz2ng
    @AbdulRahman-vz2ng 3 роки тому +2

    TQ Am hoping to learn Mandarin

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому

      Awesome!! I hope you found this video helpful especially when first starting out!

  • @matildawolfram4687
    @matildawolfram4687 11 місяців тому

    Huh, that's an interesting video! Many thanks to the author of the channel for the recommendations! The problem with many people is that they want to take a "magic pill" or get "secret knowledge" and immediately have skills and abilities. However, the truth of life is that knowledge, skills, and abilities do not come by themselves. You can't learn a foreign language without doing anything, without wasting your time and effort, just like you can't learn to ride a bike lying on a comfy couch, listening to lectures and watching videos about "modern methods of learning" on a bike. To really learn something, you have to really practice every day. You're going to fall down while you're learning, and you're going to get bumps - that's normal! The ups and downs of learning are an integral part of our lives. Motivation from success and depression from failure will always be your study companions. However, every student has problems in his or her studies that he or she lacks the knowledge to solve. It can be: poor memorization of words; no progress in language learning; the student can speak, but does not understand speech by ear; misunderstanding of grammar; incorrect pronunciation, etc. Agree that a problem you don't know how to solve is very demotivating. In order to find the answer to our question we have to spend a lot of time to read videos, articles and books by polyglots. In today's world, we have to solve problems as quickly as possible. I don't have time to study and analyze a huge amount of information. My goal is to master the basic knowledge of a foreign language as quickly as possible and already start earning money effectively in the international arena. I settled on the practical guide by Yuriy Ivantsiv " Polyglot's Notes: practical tips for learning foreign language". This book is always in my bag. If I have a problem while learning a language, I quickly find the answer in this book. There are many different techniques and tips for learning a foreign language in Polyglot Notes. I have made my own individual schedule and plan for language learning. Now I know what I am going to study, how I am going to study, when I am going to study and what results I am going to achieve. No problem could stop me! With an effective language learning plan my professional skills are more and more in demand internationally every day. Friends, don't stop there! Everyone has talents that millions of people around the world need! Learn the language and make your ideas and dreams come true! Thanks to the author of the channel for the informative and useful video! Your videos motivate me.

    • @Henry-teach-Chinese-in-jokes
      @Henry-teach-Chinese-in-jokes 10 місяців тому

      I’ve made many videos teaching Chinese language vividly and in a funny way. I hope you can recommend my videos to those who want to learn Chinese.

  • @samvidhadaiya4385
    @samvidhadaiya4385 4 роки тому +10

    Great video but would be more helpful if you share links for textbooks and notebooks, as well as to download applications.

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  4 роки тому +5

      No problem, glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback, I've updated my video description with links to all my resources - ENJOY :)

    • @samvidhadaiya4385
      @samvidhadaiya4385 4 роки тому

      @@nichoson 谢谢!

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  4 роки тому +1

      @@samvidhadaiya4385 不客气!

  • @novianpradiktia9972
    @novianpradiktia9972 3 роки тому +2

    thank you for the tips. currently I am learning mandarin chinese only by Duolingo. anyway how long you can speak mandarin chinese fluently?

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      No problem! I hope you're finding duolingo a great start to learning the language :) To speak Chinese fluently, it's hard to say... They said if you've accumulated and memorized 5,000 chinese characters that is the equivalent to most native speakers (which may take 4-5 years depending on how much you study).

  • @fatinrahwani9673
    @fatinrahwani9673 3 роки тому

    Which one do you prefer more for learning the character as a beginner, the collins or the tuttle ?

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      I really loved the Tuttle books (Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters: amzn.to/2Crltil​) They have a Level 1 version AND a Level 2! Great spaces to practice your writing and some examples after each vocabulary set :)

  • @itsnatemate7697
    @itsnatemate7697 2 роки тому

    I was wondering where you got your notebooks from and i clicked the link but I’m stuck. Which online store did you use? Do I have to be in Canada too order? So far I can’t find it. Is there an alternative on Amazon?

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      You can find other kinds of links to those notebooks! Here's another one from Amazon USA: www.amazon.com/books-Pakkuno-30S10-5X5-Kokuyo-Campus-Application/dp/B0012OTICE/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21PE68R3JVHWD&dchild=1&keywords=5mm+notebooks&qid=1635118070&sprefix=5mm+notebook%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2
      You can easily find different notebooks like this online, just search up 5mm notebooks :)

  • @S_T_fania
    @S_T_fania 3 роки тому +2

    where did you buy them?

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      Check the links in video bio! You can find the books there and I got my notebooks from a Japanese store called Oomomomo :)

  • @ahsheng1832
    @ahsheng1832 4 місяці тому

    Do you know a book for Chinese people who cant read or write fluently, but knows simple chinese

    • @wandby7090
      @wandby7090 3 місяці тому +1

      the textbook introduced in this video will work (hsk standard course)

  • @kurroheredia
    @kurroheredia 3 роки тому +1

    kl video which camera are you using? :)
    my videos there are not good quality :( :( :(

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      The camera I'm using for this video is Sony A6000! (with no special lens, just the regular one)

    • @kurroheredia
      @kurroheredia 3 роки тому

      @@nichoson thanks mate :)

  • @024hiennguyen7
    @024hiennguyen7 3 роки тому +2

    I love ur voice actually 😅

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Haha I hope you were able to find the video helpful with your Mandarin studies too :)

  • @smalls5001
    @smalls5001 2 роки тому

    I am wenzhounese and I learn English and Mandarin

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      Woohoo, keep up the learning!

  • @chizzyabigail4981
    @chizzyabigail4981 2 роки тому

    Did you went to Chinese School before learning all this

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому

      I took a 3 month class before I started buying my own books and seriously studying! It's one of the things that I would recommend when starting any language, as it'll provide a good foundation for your self-studying.

  • @user-qf6jw4ln1r
    @user-qf6jw4ln1r 3 роки тому +1

    I am working hard at English now,We refuel together!

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  3 роки тому +1

      Amazing! I wish you the best of luck with your studies :)

  • @jimd2101
    @jimd2101 2 роки тому

    I still say reading and writing Chinese is a waste of time to learn unless your going to live in China.....Just learn to speak and understand it ......that's enough work in itself......if you add reading and writing chinese.....it will only make you life harder .....😆😆😆

    • @nichoson
      @nichoson  2 роки тому +1

      So true! Speaking is probably the first way to go, I will have to agree on that haha

    • @jimd2101
      @jimd2101 2 роки тому

      @@nichoson yep......I'm still learning manderin....been studying for 2 years

  • @ponta1162
    @ponta1162 2 роки тому +2

    Chinese is not a single language, but a language group. So you're learning Mandarin, not Chinese.