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I have thoroughly enjoyed the Pronunciation Mastery part of the course and find myself looking forward to the next step in my learning of the Chinese language.

What I like about Mandarin Blueprint is that the teachers are native English speakers which you may think would be a detriment but in reality makes Chinese easier to learn... read moreWhat I like about Mandarin Blueprint is that the teachers are native English speakers which you may think would be a detriment but in reality makes Chinese easier to learn because they have much more reality on what someone experiences learning a language. I’ve used many different apps and online resources, and they’re all great, but it is nice to be able to learn from someone who has already gone through what I go through. The courses and curricular are very well organized and the teachers get you through any difficulties and are there to help. read less

Thank you! You guys are incredible! It was in no way urgent for me to know this, but still: getting an answer to any question within 15 minutes on a... read moreThank you! You guys are incredible! It was in no way urgent for me to know this, but still: getting an answer to any question within 15 minutes on a Sunday... just fantastic! I love the course, but it´s the podcasts, the community, and the feeling of "not being alone in this" that really makes the difference and keeps me going on! THANK YOU! read less

What stands out to me about this course is how you’ve masterfully put together and explained the best techniques of language learning. Firstly, your course shows what has to be... read moreWhat stands out to me about this course is how you’ve masterfully put together and explained the best techniques of language learning. Firstly, your course shows what has to be to date the best way of applying memory techniques to learning Chinese characters.

However, it doesn’t stop there, as you simultaneously show us the value of SRS (this has literally changed the way I consume any information), comprehensible input, shadowing, habit building, temporal motivation theory (you win if you show up!) and the list goes on. Furthermore, you do this while cheering us on all the way (those messages at the end of level reviews are superb).

Crucially, you also show us the value of enjoying ourselves as we learn. As one of my favorite authors likes to put it, “journey before destination”, and that said, what an adventure you legends are taking us on. read less

I really love the way things are explained in this course. Not just the "what" but also the "why". Not only do we learn Chinese but in this course, you... read moreI really love the way things are explained in this course. Not just the "what" but also the "why". Not only do we learn Chinese but in this course, you also supply additional knowledge such as this to keep things fresh and interesting.

I've only been on this course for a few weeks ( Finished Pronunciation Mastery & End Of Phase 1 / Level 5 ). I feel I have more interest in learning and have learned more in less than a month than when I was trying to grind through tutoring and workbooks for 3 months. Usually, I begin to lose interest.
It's not the Chinese that I'd lose interest in, it would be the teaching style.

So far with your course, I keep coming back every day just like eagerly wanting to watch a new episode of my favorite show. When I miss a day I do feel guilty but I ALWAYS at least make sure I completed Anki for the day.

So far, things are not overly challenging where I'm afraid of getting behind yet also challenging enough to know I am breaking milestones and making progress. Though I am less than a month in, I hope that progress continues the same way. I am quite hopeful. read less

These white dudes are great for teaching Mandarin to Chinese people (like myself) who have learned English as their first language.

Having tried soooo many different apps and courses, the ONLY course that has worked is this, Mandarin Blueprint. If you TRULY want to lean Chinese, do so, via the Mandarin... read moreHaving tried soooo many different apps and courses, the ONLY course that has worked is this, Mandarin Blueprint. If you TRULY want to lean Chinese, do so, via the Mandarin Blueprint. It will save you time, money and sanity!!! read less

I'm just wrapping up the pronunciation mastery course and I was blown away. I am not coming to this course as a beginner. I've spent many, many hours on self-study... read moreI'm just wrapping up the pronunciation mastery course and I was blown away. I am not coming to this course as a beginner. I've spent many, many hours on self-study and I've taken university courses on Mandarin. Mandarin Blueprint's, by far, is the BEST pronunciation guide I've ever experienced. As far as the learning method goes, I was a bit turned off by it at first. It seems really silly and REALLY drawn out. It takes a long time to get into the routine. But, it works. It forces you to focus on the characters. It doesn't really feel like your learning the characters because you are so focused on the story you're creating around each character...but it works. In the end, I gave up on my questioning of the method and just went with it because, you guessed it, it works! read less

This is a great way to learn. I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning Mandarin.

Super helpful, and very well structured. It's like having your best friends teaching you Mandarin, and steering you clear of all the mistakes they've made so you don't have to.

This is the third or fourth time that I have started to learn Mandarin within the last few years. I was never really confident enough of my progress to move... read moreThis is the third or fourth time that I have started to learn Mandarin within the last few years. I was never really confident enough of my progress to move on and I was aware of major gaps in my ability, particularly pronunciation. I was close to giving up on ever speaking Mandarin when I came across Mandarin Blueprint thanks to a YouTube video. I looked up a few reviews and was impressed by what I read. I signed up for the free trial and started on the pronunciation program. The methodical approach is extremely well thought out and most importantly includes a system with more than enough practice opportunities. I've now finished going through the videos of the program but still have a lot of practicing to do. I'm cautiously confident that if I put in the practice time my pronunciation will improve and I can move forward with learning Mandarin. Long before I finished the pronunciation module I was confident enough to take the plunge and purchase their full course bundle. A big thank you to Luke and Phil from Mandarin Blueprint for the enormous effort they have put into the creation of this program.A quick update on completing Phase 2 --This is my 2nd review now that I've finished Phase 2 of the Mandarin Blueprint Foundation Course. I was already at a late elementary level when I started the course so I found I had already encountered many of the characters presented in Phases 1 & 2. So I was slightly worried that I might find these early phases boring. Far from it, I was amazed to discover how many gaps there were in my 'knowledge' of these characters. These early phases have on the one hand equipped me with a reliable method for acquiring characters and also helped me to pinpoint and rectify the gaps in my character knowledge.It's clear that Mandarin Blueprint have put a great deal of careful consideration into the planning of this course and as a result this has helped me develop the tools I am going to need to make rapid progress later on. It's very much a case of 'Teach a man how to fish...' rather than 'Give a man a fish...'. I've really enjoyed both the pronunciation course and these first two phases of the main course and I'm even more excited to be about to start to use the 'tools' you have helped me develop to come to grips with reading and listening to sentences in Phase 3. I am increasingly confident that I was right to choose this course over others that I had been considering. read less

Thank you, Luke and Phil! This entire Pronunciation Mastery course has been superb. As native English speakers who have mastered Mandarin, you really understand the specific difficulties that we encounter.... read moreThank you, Luke and Phil! This entire Pronunciation Mastery course has been superb. As native English speakers who have mastered Mandarin, you really understand the specific difficulties that we encounter. Many times, native Mandarin speakers corrected my pronunciation and I didn't understand what they meant or couldn't hear the difference. After hearing Luke's and Phil's explanations of the same words, I now understand mechanically what to do to correct them. A real eye-opener (ear-opener?)! read less

So far, I've completed the Pronunciation Mastery course, and all I can say is, OMG, this is so helpful! Not only did I discover mistakes I didn't know I was... read moreSo far, I've completed the Pronunciation Mastery course, and all I can say is, OMG, this is so helpful! Not only did I discover mistakes I didn't know I was making, but I discovered how to change them, in other words, where to position my lips, tongue, and mouth in specific ways in order to create these sounds. And it's all so clear. And they understand the specific problems that English speakers encounter when trying to pronounce Mandarin. Plus they're a pair of very likable guys whose company I enjoy, even virtually. read less

I just finished the pronunciation course. It's great -- the lessons are short but thorough. I love that the Anki cards provide links to the related lessons.I'm stoked to get... read moreI just finished the pronunciation course. It's great -- the lessons are short but thorough. I love that the Anki cards provide links to the related lessons.I'm stoked to get started with the character course next. read less

I've tried a few different classic ways of learning Mandarin, but could never get into the habit of making the study part of my routine. This was mostly because I... read moreI've tried a few different classic ways of learning Mandarin, but could never get into the habit of making the study part of my routine. This was mostly because I didn't have clarity on what I needed to do each day, so over time the initial motivation that I had ran out. I really wanted a "blueprint", so researched extensively and ended up deciding between 2 courses.To me, Mandarin Blueprint was the most well rounded option, and I'm extremely happy that I went with that choice. What I've been pleasantly surprised by is how effective it is to be taught a foreign language by foreigners - people who have actually been in your shoes. Luke and Phil know what common mistakes most English speakers will make, and spend more time focussing on those areas to make sure that small mistake doesn't become a habit that would be harder to break down the line. I also like how MB's native Chinese teacher, Anny, recaps lessons in full speed with a "real" Chinese accent (and animated re-enactments of conversations).They're also really responsive to messages and comments, and provide thoughtful and informative answers, sometimes by a recorded video which is a nice personal touch.I've now built Chinese into my routine, and actually feel really excited to get into it everyday. It's a great feeling to know that every minute I spent on Mandarin Blueprint or their provided Anki cards brings me a little bit closer to my long term goal. My only wish is that I started earlier! read less

Mandarin Blueprint is very effective and fun. I like it so much. I am a student. I learn Chinese at my best from here. If you want to learn please... read moreMandarin Blueprint is very effective and fun. I like it so much. I am a student. I learn Chinese at my best from here. If you want to learn please come and join. read less

I already knew quite a bit about Mandarin Chinese pronunciation, but I still learned a lot, especially about how the language is really used in everyday life. Thank you!

I'm just wrapping up the pronunciation mastery course and I was blown away. I am not coming to this course as a beginner. I've spent many, many hours on self-study... read moreI'm just wrapping up the pronunciation mastery course and I was blown away. I am not coming to this course as a beginner. I've spent many, many hours on self-study and I've taken university courses on Mandarin. Mandarin Blueprint's, by far, is the BEST pronunciation guide I've ever experienced. read less

I've done university courses and put in 100s, if not 1000s of hours of self-study prior to trying MB and MB, by far, has been the most helpful. I recommend... read moreI've done university courses and put in 100s, if not 1000s of hours of self-study prior to trying MB and MB, by far, has been the most helpful. I recommend it over anything else I've tried. read less

The Hanzi Movie Method works! I've been trying to learn Mandarin from 2 years ago and have difficulty remembering all the characters I have learned and I will have to... read moreThe Hanzi Movie Method works! I've been trying to learn Mandarin from 2 years ago and have difficulty remembering all the characters I have learned and I will have to start all over again which has been pretty daunting and eventually gave up. Till I came across Mandarin Blueprint, I have decided to try this new method and I was super excited! For the first time, I am able to remember all the words I ve learned using the Hanzi Movie Method even forgotten words, I can easily recall back. This is unbelievable! Now, I ve gotten hooked to learning Mandarin and have been looking forward to my lessons going through my daily Anki reviews religiously. I am now able to read simple sentences that got me even more excited! A great big thanks to Luke & Phil + team for all their hard work in putting this together to help those struggling to learn Mandarin. I have never once regretted purchasing this course. It has been a wonderful journey with wonderful teachers guiding you all the way. Those who are still hesitating and doubting, trust me, I wish I came to know about MB earlier. read less

I need to say thank you, Luke and Phil, for all the hours and hours, spent making such an amazing course. I would be quite embarrassed to have to admit... read moreI need to say thank you, Luke and Phil, for all the hours and hours, spent making such an amazing course. I would be quite embarrassed to have to admit how many languages I’ve started to learn, only to give up on after a few weeks or months. With the Mandarin Blueprint method, however, I have made it this far and I am still having fun, and I have a clear path ahead of me to follow. I always wanted to learn Mandarin, but I thought it would be too hard, so I never even gave it a try until this year, and now, with your method, the goal of fluency doesn’t even seem that far-fetched anymore! My mind is blown. Phase 4, here we go! read less

Well, I'm done and it's kind of hard to believe. MB's been such a big part of my daily routine for nearly two years. I'm going to miss it. I... read moreWell, I'm done and it's kind of hard to believe. MB's been such a big part of my daily routine for nearly two years. I'm going to miss it. I kind of feel like a baby bird jumping out of the nest and hoping my wings will support me. One thing is for sure, this is the best character learning method out there. Thanks guys. read less

I wish I had found this course on day 1 of my Chinese language journey. But I'm so glad to have jumped in and 'restarted' with the basics so... read moreI wish I had found this course on day 1 of my Chinese language journey. But I'm so glad to have jumped in and 'restarted' with the basics so I can get them right going forward. Luke & Phil are wonderful teachers and make this so easy and really pull you into the experience. Give this a try! read less

This has been the best form of language self-study that I've found! It is based on solid learning science and motivates me to practice each day.

Just finished the pronounciation mastery unit. Excellent in every possible way! I can't imagine a better way to learn how to speak Mandarin.

This is one terrific way to learn! I just completed the Pronounciation Mastery course, and enjoyed every minute of it. The material is well-presented, and Luke is an inspiring... read moreThis is one terrific way to learn! I just completed the Pronounciation Mastery course, and enjoyed every minute of it. The material is well-presented, and Luke is an inspiring and gifted teacher. I look foward to completing the next Mandarin Blueprint module. read less

Going through just the Pronunciation Mastery course so far I can only imagine how much time and effort the team put into their work in making this beautifully crafted product... read moreGoing through just the Pronunciation Mastery course so far I can only imagine how much time and effort the team put into their work in making this beautifully crafted product available. Thoroughly detailed all the way through. I love it 10/10 recommend. Looking forward to continue leveling up with them. To me it's like learning a new language without the pain of learning a new language. read less

hands down the best language learning tool I've ever used! Clear, easy to understand, engaging and very well put together, just finished the mandarin pronunciation course and about to dive... read morehands down the best language learning tool I've ever used! Clear, easy to understand, engaging and very well put together, just finished the mandarin pronunciation course and about to dive into the rest, can't wait! read less

Love Mandarin Blueprint! Great investment for anyone wanting to learn Mandarin. Luke and Phil did a great job on these lessons. They take the intimidation out of learning Chinese by... read moreLove Mandarin Blueprint! Great investment for anyone wanting to learn Mandarin. Luke and Phil did a great job on these lessons. They take the intimidation out of learning Chinese by making it fun, simple, and easy to understand. Highly recommend. read less

This is the third or fourth time that I have started to learn Mandarin within the last few years. I was never really confident enough of my progress to move... read moreThis is the third or fourth time that I have started to learn Mandarin within the last few years. I was never really confident enough of my progress to move on and I was aware of major gaps in my ability, particularly pronunciation. I was close to giving up on ever speaking Mandarin when I came across Mandarin Blueprint thanks to a YouTube video. I looked up a few reviews and was impressed by what I read. I signed up for the free trial and started on the pronunciation program. The methodical approach is extremely well thought out and most importantly includes a system with more than enough practice opportunities. I've now finished going through the videos of the program but still have a lot of practising to do. I'm cautiously confident that if I put in the practice time my pronunciation will improve and I can move forward with learning Mandarin. Long before I finished the pronunciation module I was confident enough to take the plunge and purchase their full course bundle. A big thank you to Luke and Phil from Mandarin Blueprint for the enormous effort they have put into the creation of this program. read less