Author Archive | Diane Neubauer

How to Learn Fluent Chinese: Start Reading!

Fluency is the wonderful feeling of Chinese flowing in your mind. It’s the feeling of not needing to think carefully, one word at a time, but instead having a 语言感 (yǔyángǎn – language feel).  And, believe it or …

Wow! 22 Bold Chinese Interjections You Need to Learn Today

“Really?!” “Wow!” “Who would’ve thought!” Finding a quick, appropriate response during a conversation can be challenging when developing your Chinese speaking skills. Interjections and rejoinders add a more natural feel to your Chinese. These are common phrases I acquired mostly …