Nancy Cheng's List: Chinese Language Learning

Downloadable offline dictionary shows meaning of each component. Only works for words and short phrases. Website has well-curated list of Chinese language learning links.

Example sentences for Chinese words and phrases, some with Pinyin, sound or English translation. Includes theme words, vocabulary lists with definitions and audio, and conversations.

Sometimes the sound doesn't work, generally the website is cleanly presented except for an opening ad.

Memorize vocabulary through flashcards and games. Search through sets created by others. Provides Text To Speech (TTS) audio for language learning.

Chinese language learning resource with dictionary, games, news and links. Visually chaotic but contains common textbook and HSK vocabulary lists.

Learn commonly used Chinese Characters from textbooks and HSK using flashcards and "concentration" style memory game.

Website features classical Chinese literature with interactive translation, book reviews of Chinese books translated into English and miscellaneous cultural articles.
Website is visually cluttered.

Example of YellowTip interactive translation feature.

Wikipedia provides basics of Chinese grammar with a well-edited list of excellent resources, particularly AllSetLearning's Wiki.

Free podcasts teach Chinese language through contemporary conversations accompanied by sassy banter. After actors say the conversation in a quick, colloquial way, the Chinese host slowly repeats each sentence and discusses the meaning in English with American partners. Filter by language difficulty, then peruse topics.

$99.00 Premium service includes .MP3 & PDF downloads, character writing sheets and HSK tests. Website also has a few Chinese commercials with subtitles.

Unleashing the Cougar gives a taste of Pop-up Chinese' twisted humor. This sample lesson reveals premium features

Real-time Karaoke lyrics in Chinese characters and optional Pinyin scroll along to the music. Full lyrics provided with roll-over Pin-yin + translation. Find songs by artist, genre, difficulty. Very fun!

Foreign language website provides common phrases used in formal and informal correspondence. Useful for Chinese and many other languages.