<human>:  What is the best way to learn Mandarin?
<bot>: The best way to learn Mandarin is to find an immersive environment that encourages speaking and listening. Try to find a native Mandarin speaker who you can practice speaking with, as well as having someone who can give you feedback and help with pronunciation. Additionally, studying the written characters and learning how to read and write them is also an important part of the language; consider joining a language class or taking an online course. Finally, take advantage of tools such as apps and websites that can help you learn vocabulary and usage.