When learning Mandarin Chinese, there are 4 main areas to focus on to learn Mandarin Chinese. They are mainly:
1. Listening
You need to practice listening Mandarin Chinese to build a sense of familiarity. You can do so by watching Chinese tv shows, radio and listening to people speaking Chinese in general. You can also check out Mandarin Chinese songs by famous artistes such as JJ Lin, Jay Chou or G.E.M.
2. Speaking