Chinese
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Check out the following links for a brief profile of China, the Chinese people and language.
BBC country profile
Wikipedia country profile
Audio and Videos for beginner level Chinese
Easy Chinese was produced in the days leading up to the Beijing Olympics. It's purpose was to be extremely practical and its focus was for those who most likely did not entend to learn Chinese at a deeper level. More or less for those in the hear and now. The show's host will explain the sounds of words using examples from English. Totally Free.
Growing Up in Chinese is a T.V. show produced in China hosted by an American who has grown up and speaks fluent Chinese. The show begins at the very basics but quickly grows. One of the best parts of this show is a short segment where new Characters are introduced. The viewer can see it written and learn a little background to help one remember the character. Totally Free.
CRI Learn Chinese has lots of choices when it comes to learning the Chinese language both in video and audio form. Most of what they have to offer is for the beginner but there is so much it can get extensive. Totally Free.
Audio and Videos for intermediate level Chinese
Travel in Chinese is hosted by Da Shan. Here you can watch a serious of shows where Chinese is taught based on the dialouges of people traveling throughout China. Totally Free.
Communicate in Chinese is hosted by Da Shan. Designed for the intermediate learner, this show covers a wide variety of subjects without going too deep. Totally Free.
Other Good Resources
Lingt is a online based fashcard website for one who wants to build their Chinese vocabulary base. Sign up for a free account to add new lists and return everyday for a review session. Totally Free.
Nciku is an online dictionary and more designed for the the Chinese learner. Here one can write in Chinese characters and find their meaning. Totally Free.
Watch Dora the Explorer in Chinese (as she teaches English). Recommended for the beginner learner. Totally Free.
Watch Sponge Bob Square Pants and other childrens shows in Chinese. Recommended for the intermediate learner. Totally Free.