Welcome to Trusty Chinese, I’m so glad you’re here. (Check your message inbox, I've sent you a message 😊) 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

I'd love to know how the Mandarin learning is going for everyone at the moment. Are you: - Making steady progress? - Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? - Or struggling to stay consistent? Let's celebrate some progress, or work on how we can move towards your goals. 😊 Comment and share how it's going for you at the moment.

Hey everyone! I'm really struggling with listening practice right now. When I try to listen to Chinese, it feels like the words just go straight through my head and nothing sticks - like my brain can't even catch the sounds properly. I'm not sure if I'm starting listening practice too early, or if there's a specific way I should be drilling to make progress. For those of you who've gotten past this phase, when did things start to click? Did you use any specific drills or methods that helped? Would really appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice! 加油!

Here are some sentences I've made using 想要。 我想要学习中文。 她想要去中国。 我的妈妈想要去英国。 A:你想要去哪里？ B: 我想要去法国.

你 更 喜欢 去 故宫 还是 长城？ - You prefer go to the Forbidden city or the Great Wall? Nǐ gèng xǐ huan qù gú gōng hái shì cháng chéng? Forbidden City / 故宫 - the imperial palace complex in Beijing, where the Emperor and royal family lives in ancient times. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City The Great Wall of China / 长城 - the wall (series of walls) built in the north of China to protect the Han Chinese people from the invasion of other peoples from the north. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_China Let us know your thoughts below! PS if you’re been to these places before, feel free to share your opinions and experiences.