Selecting the right tools and materials allows you to focus on learning and practicing Chinese and is an important part of the success of your Chinese journey.
However, it’s important to note that knowing the right tools and resources isn’t enough. You have to work at putting the tools and resources into use in order to actually gain the progress you are after.
Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that if you buy one of them (at no additional cost to you), I’ll receive a small commission for the sale. Nonetheless, I never recommend a tool I don’t personally believe in.