Even More Mandarin

I am so tired and excited.  Over the last few days, I have spent hours in front of my computer.  I have been using FluentU to learn Mandarin.  It is so addicting.  Although I am only a few lessons in, I have already gotten so much better at pin yin, and I can even read and type (not write), some Chinese characters (simplified).  My understanding has improved so much.

Of course, I still use other tools.  I am currently using Mango for lessons on particular subjects (ordering at a restaurant, counting, etc.).  Pleco flashcards re-enforce the words I learn using Mango.  Popup Chinese is fun for Beijing accented Mandarin and silly Chinese commercials.  And now, FluentU.