This is my new favorite study tool on the web. Skritter is a great way to review your writing skills, and to test you on tones. The site has lots of different vocabulary lists from various Chinese textbooks, and they are continually trying to add more. After you review, the site keep track of your retention rate and how long you have studied. The goal is to help you learn more characters at a faster rate.
The site could still be improved, but it is still great. The main reason for this, I feel, is the way that it keeps track of your progress and time. It makes me feel like I am playing a game, which makes it more fun. It is also addictive, so once I start I just keep going and going (until I have to go to work!). Instead of wasting time playing games, you can do it learning characters!
I should give a shout out to Bill since I first found this on his site.
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Many thanks for the shout out. I have to admit that I’ve stopped visiting skritter of late. I’m not sure why, but seeing so many people finding it so useful I’ll have to make a conscious effort to work it back into my routine.