<p>At LTL, we like technology! And we like mixing the process of studying Chinese with new and innovative technology! The rise of the internet allowed us not only to share information, interesting stories and fun videos with the whole word, but it also further enhanced out learning experience! Having the right tools will help you further study Chinese better and improve it immeasurably.</p>
<p>Therefore, today we would like to introduce some sites and tools to further your study of Chinese:</p>
<p>[caption id="attachment_5043" align="alignright" width="300"]<a href="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130618_CocaColaNames.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-5043" alt="Coca Cola's &quot;Share a Coke Campaign&quot; in China" src="http://ltl-chinois.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/20130618_CocaColaNames-300x225.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></a> Coca Cola's "Share a Coke Campaign" in China[/caption]</p>
<p><a title="Chinese Grammar Wiki" href="http://resources.allsetlearning.com/chinese/grammar/Main_Page" target="_blank">Chinese Grammar Wiki</a> - A Wiki guide to Chinese grammar, going from Beginner grammar up to Upper Intermediate grammar. It also has a bunch of other useful information about Chinese study tools!</p>
<p><a title="YellowBridge Dictionary" href="http://www.yellowbridge.com/chinese/chinese-dictionary.php" target="_blank">YellowBridge Dictionary</a> - YellowBridge is a great little translation site that works both as a word dictionary and a character dictionary. It can give comprehensive information about characters and the words they can be used in.</p>
<p><a title="Zhongwen Add-on" href="http://zhongwen-chrome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Zhongwen</a> - Zhongwen is a nifty little Google Chrome add-on, which allows the user to hover over a word in Chinese in a text on the internet, and it will pop up an explanation and translation of that word.</p>
<p><a title="Anki" href="http://ankisrs.net/" target="_blank">Anki</a> - The famous Flashcard program. Input the vocabulary you learn in class into the program and review everything in a smart way with the unique rehearsed review system of Anki!</p>
<p><a title="Chineasy" href="http://chineasy.org/" target="_blank">Chineasy</a> - Learn Chinese characters through fun visual aids, by learning about the origins of the characters and how they came into being.</p>
<p><a title="Memrise" href="http://www.memrise.com/" target="_blank">Memrise</a> - Another vocabulary building site. Study Chinese vocabulary (as well as vocabulary in other languages) through the many practice drills and games that this site has to offer.</p>
<p><a title="ICourses" href="http://www.icourses.edu.cn/" target="_blank">ICourse</a> - For advanced learners, this is a site with different videos of lectures in Chinese. Very advanced listening practice for the students who learned for a long time.</p>
<p><a title="Perapera Chinese" href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/perapera-kun-chinese-popup-tra/" target="_blank">Perapera Chinese</a> - Similar to Zhongwen, this Mozilla Firefox add-on allows you to hover over a word and get it's definition in a pop up. Has English, French and German dictionaries.</p>
<p><a title="MBDG" href="http://www.mdbg.net/chindict/chindict.php" target="_blank">MBDG</a> - The answer to all your character and word needs! Comprehensive explanations. Great for looking up that hard and scary character and simplifying it!</p>
<p><a title="Multilingual Books Chinese TV" href="http://multilingualbooks.com/online-tv-chinese.html" target="_blank">Chinese Internet TV</a> - Want to practice your listening comprehension? Why not watch some channels in Chinese? A good selection from China and Taiwan as well!</p>
<p><a title="Wenlin" href="http://www.wenlin.com/" target="_blank">Wenlin</a> - Most likely one of the best computer dictionary on the market! Wenlin has explanations for both new and old characters, simplified and traditional, as well as translations for modern and ancient meanings. Perfect for beginning and advanced learners!</p>
<p><a title="Pleco" href="http://www.pleco.com/" target="_blank">Pleco</a> - One of the best smartphone Chinese dictionaries on the market today. Lots of features, flashcards, handwriting and a bunch of other stuff.</p>
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<p>As you can see, the internet has a lot of things to offer for Chinese learners. The above list is very limited and very small, but it is a good start. If you have other interesting websites and study tools you would like to share with us, we'd love to hear your thoughts!</p>
