Streaming television is all the rage now, isn’t it?
Who even has a cable account anymore?
With websites like Netflix and Hulu around, people can tune in to their favorite shows with nothing more than a laptop and a WiFi …
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Learner’s List: The 10 Best Chinese Movies on Amazon Prime
Ah, the cinema!
Our relationship with films has changed quite a bit over the years.
Once upon a time, people needed to purchase a ticket and climb into seats at a movie theater to catch a new release.
Now, we …
The Business-ready Guide: How to Write an Email in Chinese
Remember when they said the ol’ email would be obsolete soon?
Remember when everyone thought social media would eat the original communication service of the internet and render it useless?
Yeah, right.
If you’re an online freelancer or someone who …
How to Talk to (or About) Family and Friends in Chinese
Friends. Food. Feelings. Identities. Weather. Family.
Maybe you’re someone who believes labels are too restrictive.
That’s totally understandable and okay.
Lots of labels can be unnecessary and limiting!
But on a practical level, language irrevocably revolves around labeling just about …
6 Chat Platforms for Chinese Learners You Might Not Think Of
Chat rooms have been around since the dawn of the internet and they have yet to go out of style.
Why would they, though?
Chat rooms are a fantastic way to communicate with many people all at the same time, …
How to Learn Chinese Grammar: 5 Tips for Excelling at Mandarin
Learning Chinese is super easy, right?
I mean, the only things you really need to know are some words, phrases and speaking tones to get by… right?
Maybe this basic knowledge can get you by during a weekend stay …
Ditch the Cats: Learn Mandarin Chinese with YouTube Using These 4 Tips (and 12 Channels)
Free entertainment doesn’t get much better than YouTube.
You can literally find just about anything that tickles your fancy on this massive streaming site, all while supporting independent artists as well.
You can also use YouTube for some entertaining language …
