What you need to know before you start: Chinese sounds very different from English (most alphabet languages), but don’t get nervous. Basic spoken Chinese is easy to learn. Compared with English, Chinese pronunciation is more concentrated in the vocal cords of the larynx, so the tone of Chinese is easy to change quickly. Another thing about spoken Chinese is that you don’t need to worry about grammar. People can understand you even if your word order is confused. So ignore grammar and focus on pronunciation. The above three videos explain Chinese tones and the Chinese alphabet as well as some tips on learning Chinese. What you need to do is watch and practice with your family or friends or classmates.