Bless the day that Chinese variety shows first came to be.
How else were we going to learn Mandarin while feeding our need for instant gratification?
Jokes aside, Chinese entertainment is a solid tool for improving your listening, reading and …
Chinese 漫画 (màn huà) are Mandarin-language comic books that are heavily popular in Chinese-speaking countries like Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Most manhua is written in simplified Chinese.
Manhua from China is read from left to right—like American comic …
Your Twitter feed.
The morning paper on your doorstep.
Televisions in the doctor’s office waiting room.
The news is everywhere you look!
It isn’t surprising—the news is important. People want to know what’s happening in the world, …
If you’re a native English speaker, you’re enjoying a luxury.
Not only do many non-English speakers say that learning English is incredibly difficult, but native English speakers also don’t have to deal with tones.
If you’re an English speaker …
Just about each and every one of us grew up with a favorite sitcom.
Sitcoms are token markers of our eras.
The 80s kids loved “Family Ties.” 90s kids loved “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” We all got addicted to …
You love Chinese music—and you know that listening to it often will work miracles for your listening comprehension skills.
But trying to find hidden gems while living outside of China can sometimes feel impossible, and you’re getting tired of …
If you’re learning Mandarin Chinese, being proficient at typing 拼音 (pīn yīn) — Chinese romanization and 汉字 (hàn zì) — Chinese characters is essential.
Being able to speak and understand Mandarin is important, but if you plan on really communicating …
It’s no secret that kids can pick up languages more quickly than adults. But how can we bridge the learning gap between the two?
Well, you can learn through Chinese cartoons!
Watching Chinese cartoons is a great way to learn …
If you go to a Chinese-speaking country, you’ll see them everywhere.
Those characters. You know the ones.
One big aspect of Chinese that leaves potential learners (and those who have been learning Mandarin for quite some time) stumped is 汉字 …
Non-English web series are becoming hugely popular around the world.
This is true even in primarily English-speaking countries.
Netflix has quite the variety of foreign films and series, and Asian media streaming websites like Crunchyroll now have millions of members …
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