I suggest using podcasts after you finish reading at least 5 of the lessons.
Mandarin Podcast: (in itunes that are free)
In itunes store type in:
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www.melnyks.com
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it goes along really well with the mandarin NPCR text and has up to 166 lessons, great for beginners but also great for those in the intermediate range (haven't gotten that far so i can't say anything about the advanced learners)
Still Looking for other good podcasts!!! and i will update this when i find more!!
