Mandarin is one of the most difficult languages in the world. It can take a very long period of time to attain total proficiency in this language. You may learn the alphabet in the grammar early but pronunciation is something that a lot of people have a hard time dealing with. But there are a lot of ways through which you can learn this language faster and more efficiently. Here are the ways through which you can learn proper Mandarin in six months-
Start from the basics like your Kindergarten student and engage yourself in activities similar to that. There are a lot of games based on colors and alphabets that are available in the market. All of these are intriguing and make learning faster.
Once you have learned the basic alphabet of Mandarin, start with small and basic words that form the basis of your vocabulary.
After learning the basic words start with grammatical rules. Every language has its own grammar rules which you must learn before forming sentences.
Once you are through with the grammar rules, start watching tv shows and movies that give you an idea of sentence formation.
Now start practicing speaking Mandarin on a daily basis to someone who's also trying to learn the same language.