What is DigMandarin?

DigMandarin is an online resource site for people learning Mandarin Chinese. It describes itself as "a site that helps people discover how to learn Mandarin Chinese best," and it combines free learning content — guides, how-tos, tips, interviews, and reviews — with structured courses. It is aimed at learners who want both practical advice on how to study and organized material to study with.

What you can find on DigMandarin

The site organizes its content into two broad areas: engaging learning content and structured courses.

Guides and how-tos

These are in-depth articles on core Chinese-learning topics. Examples listed on the site include:

• Chinese pronunciation — a complete guide for beginners, covering what the site calls the basic part of mastering Mandarin.
• Chinese characters — a comprehensive guide explaining how characters work and why they differ from alphabetic writing systems.
• HSK test — material on the HSK exam, which measures reading, writing, listening, and speaking ability.

Grammar lessons

The site also publishes focused grammar explainers, such as:

• When to use 一点儿 versus 有一点儿
• How 把 sentences work, with key uses and examples
• Commonly used Chinese grammar particles, grouped into aspect, structural, and modal particles

Reviews and recommendations

DigMandarin reviews learning resources rather than only teaching language directly. Examples include:

• Where to find the best Chinese graded readers
• The most recommended online Chinese courses
• A list of 15 Mandarin Chinese podcasts for learners

These are useful if you already know what skill you want to practice and need help choosing a tool or material.

Structured courses

Beyond articles, the site offers a systematic curriculum described as "easy-to-follow," designed to teach learners how to master Chinese as quickly as possible. This is the paid or enrolled portion of the site — the free guides and reviews sit alongside it.

Who it is for

DigMandarin suits learners who want:

• Explanations of how to learn, not just drills — the site frames itself as encouraging, inspiring, and sometimes challenging learners.
• A mix of free reference content and a structured path — you can read guides for free and follow a curriculum if you want more order.
• Help choosing resources — the review section is aimed at learners deciding between courses, readers, and podcasts.

It is less suited to someone who wants only live one-on-one instruction, since the site's model centers on self-study content and courses.

How to start using it

1. Pick your immediate goal — pronunciation, characters, grammar, or HSK preparation.
2. Read the matching guide first; these are written as standalone introductions to each topic.
3. If you want a sequence rather than scattered articles, look at the structured courses.
4. Use the reviews section when you need to choose an external tool, such as a graded reader or podcast.

The site does not publish pricing details in the material available here, so check the course pages directly if cost matters to you.