Hi there! I am delighted to hear that you or a family member is interested in learning Mandarin Chinese. It is one of the most difficult languages in the world to learn for native-English speakers. The written system has no alphabet and consists of over 50,000 characters. Each word/sound also requires use of one of 4 distinct tones. Although this may seem like a daunting undertaking, don't worry, I can help you navigate the complexities and achieve your language goals!

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