This document provides resources for learning Mandarin Chinese in the Los Angeles area and online, including language schools, tutors, pronunciation tools, character dictionaries, computer programs, and Chinese textbooks for business. It lists language centers, online tools for pinyin and characters, programs like Rosetta Stone and Active Chinese, and recommends the books "Startup Business Chinese" and an English-Chinese business lexicon.

1. Chinese Language Resource Sheet
Places to study Mandarin in the Los Angeles area:
• UCLA Extension Languages ‐ https://www.uclaextension.edu/fos/Languages.aspx
• Berlitz Language Center : Beverly Hills/Pasadena/Torrance ‐ http://www.berlitz.us/
• Language Door: Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego ‐ http://www.languagedoor.com/
• Search for tutors and language exchange on Craigslist
• With WIT‐LA!
OnlineTools:
• http://www.mandarintools.com/
Pronunciation:
• http://www.chinese‐tools.com/tools/pinyin.html (Convert characters into pinyin)
• http://www.standardmandarin.com/pinyinchart
• http://www.newconceptmandarin.com/learning‐tools/introduction‐to‐pinyin.aspx
• http://chinesepod.com/tools/pronunciation
Characters:
• http://www.mandarintools.com/chardict.html
• http://www.learnhanzi.com/
Computer Programs:
• Rosetta Stone ‐ http://www.rosettastone.com/learn‐chinese
• Active Chinese ‐ http://www.activechinese.com/
• Business Chinese On‐line: http://www.echineselearning.com/services/adults‐chinese/business‐
chinese.html
Chinese Text Books for Business:
• Startup Business Chinese, Cheng & Tsui, By Jane C. M. Kuo; ISBN: 9780887274749
• Cheng & Tsui English‐Chinese Lexicon of Business Terms with Pinyin, Compiled by Andrew C. Chang;
ISBN: 9780887273940
• Order on‐line at: http://www.cheng‐tsui.com/