Advanced Mandarin Phrases
Congratulations on reaching the advanced level of Mandarin! At this stage, mastering complex expressions, idioms, and proverbs will help you communicate more effectively and sound more like a native speaker. On this page, we’ve gathered valuable resources to take your Mandarin skills to the next level.
Explore Advanced Mandarin Learning Resources
Whether you're focusing on mastering advanced vocabulary, learning Chinese idioms, or improving your fluency, these resources will help you elevate your Mandarin skills.
Chinese Idioms and Proverbs
Chinese idioms (成语, chéngyǔ) and proverbs (谚语, yànyǔ) are vital parts of advanced Mandarin. They enrich your speech, making it more engaging and culturally relevant.
ChinesePod - Idioms and Proverbs offers extensive lessons on Chinese idioms and proverbs, providing explanations and examples in context.
Another great resource is Hacking Chinese - Learn Chinese Idioms, where you'll find a collection of commonly used idioms with breakdowns and usage examples.
Mandarin Listening Practice for Advanced Learners
Listening practice is essential to mastering advanced Mandarin. The following resources will help you fine-tune your listening comprehension and expose you to native speakers' pronunciation and intonation:
ChinesePod offers hundreds of lessons at various levels, including advanced listening exercises with detailed explanations.
For real-life conversations, try Radio France Internationale (RFI)'s Mandarin radio programs. They offer news and podcasts in Mandarin, perfect for advanced learners to practice listening to authentic, fast-paced conversations.
Advanced Grammar and Sentence Structures
To sound more fluent, you need to master advanced Mandarin grammar and sentence structures. Here are a few resources to help you:
ChineseBoost offers a deep dive into Mandarin sentence structures, helping you understand and master complex sentence patterns.
Another great resource is Hacking Chinese, which has detailed grammar guides, articles, and advanced grammar challenges to refine your understanding of Mandarin syntax.
Mandarin Vocabulary Expansion
Expanding your vocabulary is key to improving your fluency. Use the following resources to enhance your word bank with more advanced Mandarin terms:
Memrise is a fantastic app for learning new words and phrases, with tailored courses for advanced learners.
WordDive is another app offering personalized lessons to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your Mandarin reading and speaking skills.
Mandarin Speaking Practice
Practicing speaking is essential to achieving fluency in Mandarin. Here are some platforms to help you practice speaking with native speakers:
Try iTalki, where you can book one-on-one lessons with native Mandarin tutors to practice conversation and pronunciation.
Another great option is Tandem, a language exchange platform where you can find language partners to practice Mandarin with.