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Dictionaries, Courseware, and Tutorials
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Online Dictionaries & Translators
- Chinese-English Online Dictionary
- Mandarin-English Dictionary and Thesaurus
- Google Translate - Chinese to English
Pinyin/Romanization Guides
- Mandarin Pinyin Chart - Interactive chart of pinyin with audio.
- Chinese Romanization Guide
- Encyclopedia Britannica Pinyin Guide
Online Courses & Tutorials
- Duolingo: Chinese - Free Chinese-learning app/site.
- Learn Chinese Online - Online community for connecting with native speakers and other learners.
Additional Resources
- BBC Guide to Chinese - Collection of words, phrases, facts, and tips.
- TuneIn - Listen to Chinese radio stations: talk, music, and sports.
- TED - Listen to TED Talks in Chinese.
- Class Central - MOOCs offered in Japanese on subjects from Music to Medicine.