Detailed And Brutally Honest ChineseClass101 Review
Written byHubert Nagel- Read time7 mins
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ChineseClass101 is quite good but could be better in some areas. Plenty for all levels but there are better alternatives.
ChineseClass101
Pricing: Starts at $4 a month
Positives
- Innovative provides a good variety of lesson content
- Leading podcast resource for Chinese
- Inexpensive
Negatives
- Video lesson quality isn't the greatest
- Navigation needs improvement
Summary
ChineseClass101 has become one of the leading online resources for learning Mandarin Chinese. It's consistent in its lesson quality, and the ‘Pathways’ feature makes lesson navigation simple and clean. Overall, ChineseClass101 is a decent option for anyone learning Chinese.
DepthThis is 'content' richness. How comprehensive is ChineseClass101 and does it take you far in terms of levels, or is it more suited to low level/tourist learners?
UniquenessIs ChineseClass101 innovative or is it just an imitation? Does it have a unique selling proposition (USP) that makes it stand out among competitors?
QualityOverall product quality indicator that covers everything from video/dialogue clarity, authenticity, explanations, and effectiveness.
CostIs ChineseClass101 acceptably priced and how does its pricing compare to market competition?
I studied Mandarin Chinese for 5 years in school and I’ve managed to retain quite a lot.