One way that could be helpful to learn the mandarin Chinese is to imitate. Experts say that 3 to 12 years old are the golden ages for children to learn mandarin Chinese, because kids in that age range have strong capability for imitation. Once they keep learning mandarin Chinese by imitation for a while, they can learn faster. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a professional and native teacher so that children can imitate from them. By imitating the reading and writing of native speakers, kids can improve Mandarin Chinese skills quickly.