Master the Chinese Language Today
The DLI Chinese Standard Course offers comprehensive and systematic Mandarin Chinese instruction, based on the curriculum from the Defense Language Institute. Designed primarily for serious learners and professionals, this course covers essential speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Mandarin. Through structured lessons, students gradually develop proficiency, aided by audio materials and carefully graded texts that mirror real-life situations and dialogues.
Ideal for self-study or classroom supplement, the DLI Chinese Standard Course provides an effective path for both beginners and intermediate learners. Whether you're preparing for travel, work, or formal examinations, this completely free Chinese language program offers all the necessary resources to master Mandarin at your own pace. Start learning Mandarin with this 100% free course and build a solid foundation in one of the world's most important languages.
Chinese textbooks
There are around 3360 pages of Chinese textbook language instruction.
This is a textbook course only, no audio is available.
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