| Learning Chinese is tough, so it's important to find a | | | | down your hard earned money on a program that |
| system that's interactive, engaging and fun. Chinese | | | | won't work for you. |
| language software fits the bill, as it offers much more | | | | 2. Format - The best Chinese language software |
| than traditional textbook language learning. Online | | | | programs combine traditional audio lessons with |
| Chinese language programs typically include fun | | | | interactive online games and practice test. Look for |
| games you can play, as well as videos you can watch | | | | one that offers all of these components - you're much |
| that will keep you involved and give you a more | | | | more likely to stick with your language lessons if you're |
| thorough education in Chinese language and culture. | | | | having fun and interacting with the program than if |
| 1. Price - Yes, I know price shouldn't be your primary | | | | you're simply reading out of a language book. |
| consideration, but it's certainly an important one. Some | | | | 3. Company Reputation - Treat choosing your |
| Chinese language software programs can cost $200 | | | | language software like you would any other major |
| or more, but fortunately, it's possible to get top-quality | | | | purchase, by doing your research on the company and |
| programs for much less. You should, however, expect | | | | the product's reputation. Think about it - the quality of |
| to pay between $40-50 for a good program - any | | | | the program will have a direct impact on how |
| program that charges less may be cheaply made or | | | | successful your language learning efforts are, so take |
| poorly produced. The last thing you want is to put | | | | the time to find a software program that really works. |