Here are some easy steps to make the best use of Italki resources. 1. Click onto Knowledge at the left of the Italki page. 2.Click onto Learn English using Mandarin as your base language. You will see the number of Wikis and Contributions on the right hand side. They indicate the number of resources such as vocab and grammar in your language created by Italki members. 3. If you are a beginner and unsure how to start, click onto Language Teachers on the left and browse through their prices. Email a teacher who can teach the language you wish to learn. 5.If you need language practice, click onto Language Partners at the left of this page and see if there is a native speaker you can email to set up a time to chat. Take into account the time difference between your 2 countries. 6. Click onto Groups at the left and look at the groups you want to join for learning your language. Join one that you like. 7. For instant online dictionary/ translations, go to google and type in for example 'online english to mandarin dictionary' or copy/paste your sentence needing translation into www.worldlingo.com.au which has most languages. 8.Click onto resources and Language Courses on the left of this page as well.

Hello Grace, Choose your language partners carefully, the most suitable for you and the ones serious about learning languages. In case of any inquiry you could benefit by posting your questions in the Q&A section. Check the "resources" and "knowledge" section choosing the language you are learning, where you can find many lessons and info about that language. Participate by adding your own resources, creating a group or answering questions yourself. Hope you enjoy your time with us :)

Participate in the questions and answers forum.