I have been taking a intensive nine week Chinese Mandarin class. It is given through Portland State University and is in-person. First we are learning to write and read classical Chinese, and in the fall we will learn to read and write simplified Chinese. There is a lot of homework, but you learn quickly!

I learn mandarin thru online chinese lessons and thru voice chat among my chinese friends. I used to watch chinese tv programs too (even cartoons) just to improve my skill. would you recommend us some other good method? :)