Author Archive | Daniel Lal

How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese: A Complete Guide

The first step in combining Chinese language and culture involves being prepared to introduce yourself in Chinese at any moment. In a culture based on (guānxi – relationships), it’s crucial to be able to describe yourself accurately. The simplest …

Simplified vs. Traditional Chinese: Which Should You Learn?

The Chinese language has two official writing systems: simplified and traditional Chinese. But what’s the difference between traditional and simplified Chinese? Which is more common? Where in the world are the two used? And which should you learn? We’ll cover …

Learn Chinese Reading: A No-Stress Guide for Newbies

Mandarin Chinese reading takes time, but you can speed up your progress by learning it the right way. This is all about knowing how to learn to read Chinese—how to make pinyin work for you, and how to …

The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Pronunciation

If you’re starting to learn Chinese, you’ve probably realized that there are a lot of differences in pronunciation. Using a different tone or inflection can completely change what you are trying to say.   Lucky for you, we have created …