Chinese is a tonal language where different tones represent different characters and meanings. In this lesson, learn about Chinese syllables and pronunciation!

Chinese is a tonal language, which means different tones may have different meanings. In this lesson, learn about the tone change rules of 一 (yī) and 不 (bu).

Chinese culture has a very detailed method of addressing relatives. This lesson will help you identify who's who at a Chinese family get-together!

Learn how to express the time of day in Chinese! This lesson from Touch Chinese explains many ways to express the time of day, including common expressions.

Learn five basic Chinese characters that will help you understand many other characters that use the same elements! You’ll also learn about Chinese philosophy.

Learn how to ask about a person’s age—politely—in Chinese, and discover Chinese words for different age groups using the movie “UP” as an example.

Name each part of your body in Chinese! Learn how to pronounce Chinese words for body parts, including the head, hands, legs, feet, and internal organs.

The Duanwu Festival (or Dragon Boat Festival) is a traditional Chinese celebration. Learn about this holiday, and build language skills at the same time!

Interested in learning a new language? Learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese with this short introductory lesson on Mandarin tones and personal pronouns.