Someone who respects languages, is patient when learning, and views it as a mutual learning experience so that we both get to learn! Speaking with someone who is eager to learn about different cultures and connect with new people would be nice.
For a better understanding of how to get started studying the language, I would like to grasp the foundations and structure of Mandarin. I'm not sure where to begin as it's a completely new territory for me than any other languages I've learnt so far. My goal is to gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of the country I intend to relocate to, as I plan to pursue my higher education in China.