If I had to start learning Mandarin again from zero, and I only had 6 months, this is exactly how I’d do it. In this video, I break down the approach I would use now — after more than 10 years of learning and teaching Mandarin — to start speaking confidently, without overwhelm. This video is for you if: -You want to hold real conversations in Mandarin -You feel stuck memorising words but can’t build sentences -You want a clear, simple structure for learning -Your main goal is speaking, not writing characters What you’ll learn in this video: -Why sentence building matters more than random vocabulary -The 7 Power Verbs that unlock thousands of conversations -How to use shadowing (listen + repeat) to improve pronunciation -Why feedback and speaking with others is essential How to make progress with little daily practice, even if you’re busy.T his video focuses on spoken Mandarin and communication, not reading or writing characters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XWc3lOrDDo

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Welcome to Trusty Chinese, I’m so glad you’re here. This is a calm, supportive space for beginners and early learners who want to actually speak Mandarin, not just memorise words. You don’t need to be “good at languages." You don’t need lots of time. You just need the right structure and consistency. This community is here to help you: - Build real, usable Mandarin - Speak with more confidence - Stop feeling overwhelmed by too much content - Follow a clear learning path, step by step ✅ Your First Steps (Please Do These First) 1️⃣ Watch the Welcome video below. This shows you how to use the community, courses, and calls properly. 2️⃣ Introduce yourself below 👇Just a few lines is perfect: - Your name - Your current Mandarin level (total beginner is welcome!) - Your main goal with Mandarin 3️⃣ Join a free Mandarin practice call. We run regular live sessions where you can practise speaking in a relaxed way. No pressure, cameras optional — everyone is welcome. ⭐ Want More Support? (Reach your goals faster) Some members want extra structure, guidance, and speaking practice. To really boost their learning. For those learners, I also offer a Premium tier with: - Guided speaking classes - Structured video courses (including the 7 Power Verbs strategy) - Extra learning resources and personal support from me  If you’re curious, you can learn more here: 👉 https://www.skool.com/trustychinese/plans Book a free 1:1 call with me we’ll see if it’s the right fit: https://calendly.com/trustychinese/15-minute-intro-meeting I’m really happy you’re here! I look forward to talking with you. — Natasja P.S - Check your message inbox, that's where we can communicate 1-1.