MAMandarin Blueprint★★★★★
I am just finishing off Mandarin Lite…
I am just finishing off Mandarin Lite and have been so impressed with the quality of the materials so far, and the level of support, that I took out a subscription for Mandarin Pro.
After several months learning using Duolingo and Hullo Chinese I was disappointed when I realised that my progress with the apps was not as good as I thought, despite being engaging and fun. Such is the nature of language apps, I guess.
I am now planning a trip to China, and at first my initial requirements were modest - just to learn to speak a few sentences over the next months, order a meal, ask directions to the toilet, and generally just get around as a tourist. From what I have heard, I could probably get by without learning Mandarin, but I love languages.
It can be very hard to stay motivated, especially with Mandarin. However, after subscribing to MB Pro I am now excited by the possibility that, with some extra work, I might achieve an acceptable level of fluency.
2026-05-04
MAMandarin Blueprint★★★★★
High Quality and Fun
I am 75 years old, live in Australia, and started learning Mandarin in preparation for my first trip to China later in 2026, and to stay mentally active.
I began with Duolingo, and Hello Chinese, and although these apps are fun, I quickly realised that my Mandarin progress was not nearly as fast as the apps were telling me.
I also realised that I would need much more structure if I wanted to continue learning Mandarin after my trip. In that regard Mandarin Blueprint is excellent, providing both a proven structure and a huge supporting community.
I would highly recommend Mandarin Blueprint as a comprehensive, high quality, and fun way of learning this amazing language.
2026-04-24
MAMandarin Blueprint★★★★★
Mandarin Blueprint is Fun
This is a great course with an almost overwhelming range of materials. I am really enjoying it but initially struggled with the Hanzi movie method choosing characters and sets, but I eventually got it with a little help from ChatGTP which 'knows' the method very well.
As a lifelong ADHD survivor, I still find myself losing focus and drifting off down the many information rabbit holes available on the platform. Then I would have to go back and fill in the gaps (to be honest, I am still filling in the gaps). This is where one of the most important parts of the course comes to the rescue - the Mandarin Blueprint community. There is always somebody to consult if you get stuck and response times are really quick. I have been doing this course since January 2026. I have a long way to go, but I am having a lot of fun.
2026-03-22
