Rosetta Stone Chinese / Mandarin Levels 1-3 (Version 4 / Mac / Download)

The Rosetta Stone Chinese / Mandarin Levels 1-3 (Version 4 / Mac / Download) uses visuals and sounds to train you to speak and think, as well as read and write in Mandarin-based Chinese. Instead of teaching you to memorize and repeat, it leads you to recognize patterns, speak intuitively, and be confident in your pronunciations. From the first lesson, you'll hear and use only Chinese. Your native language won't play a part at all, and you'll be engaged actively. The teaching sequence places a higher focus on speech and thought, but it also effectively balances reading and writing.