Very pleased with Mandarin Blueprint
I am familiar with learning another language with Anki several years ago, and when i decided to learn Mandarin started by using the same method with a different app about 2 months ago. After a month, I came across the Mandarin Blueprint Pronunciation Guide on Youtube and decided to give their free course a try, and compare my progress after a month to the method I had been using up to then. 28 days and 78 cards “mastered” later, I am so glad that I came across their method, including the Hanzi Movie Method. The difference between the two for me: the first is making up a story for each character, really with no rhyme or reason, and often forcing myself to remember just by sheer force of will. The second is a very structured (soon intuitive) methodology that feels quite easy once you get used to it and build your foundation. The step by step guidance and supplemental materials have so far answered every question I’ve had. I’m looking forward to the next level!