Learn Chinese Online: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)
Choose your language here: https://levitinlanguageschool.com/#languages Can a non-native Mandarin speaker become a confident, fluent user — and even teach others to succeed? Absolutely. Just ask Sofiia Snitko , one of our passionate instructors at Levitin Language School. Her journey proves that with the right methods, Chinese is not as unreachable as it seems. This article is based on her real-life teaching experience and our school’s practical approach. Let’s look at what really helps learners succeed in Mandarin — and what holds them back. ❌ What Doesn’t Work (And Why Most Give Up) Apps alone : Vocabulary flashcards and gamified apps are fun, but they rarely build real fluency. Group classes with no feedback : Many learners give up when they don’t feel heard or seen in class. Only grammar or tones — but not both : Focusing on isolated skills makes it harder to put everything together. Lack of structure and progression : Without clear milestones, people lose motivat...