Author Archive | Em Casalena

Learn Chinese with WeChat: All About This Killer App

In a world where there’s an app for everything… …one brave piece of tech manages to be an app for everything. 微信 (wēi xìn), or “WeChat,” is a Chinese app that packs many features into the user experience, …

The Mobile Mandarin Life: How to Learn Chinese in the Car

Adding a new hobby to your schedule can be tough, especially something as demanding as learning a brand new language. But you don’t have to dedicate hours every day to learn how to speak and understand Mandarin Chinese. …

Aha! 12 Online Tools for a Revelatory Chinese Learning Plan

There’s a certain formula to “formal” learning. You go to class, listen to the lecture, go home. You practice reading, writing, speaking and listening for an hour or so. Rinse and repeat. Some Chinese learners might find this a bit …

7 Great Kindle Books to Learn Chinese That Won’t Bore You

Love reading but bored with your current options? Don’t worry, things are about to get more exciting. We’re going to get you hooked on some engaging e-book titles in Mandarin. We put together a list of some fantastic Kindle e-books…

6 Chat Platforms to Learn Chinese with Chatrooms and Chatbots

Technology has created endless opportunities when it comes to language learning, and chat software is only one of them. When it comes to Chinese, there are so many options available when it comes to chatrooms, chatbots, etc. that are sure …

The 4 Best Resources for Streaming Chinese TV Online

TV streaming services open up the world of broadcast television for our learning and entertainment.  They give us access to TV that in the past we would have to travel abroad to watch.  This is especially useful for language learners …