Roku has become a real game-changer.
It’s also a massively useful way to learn Mandarin.
For those who need to be brought into the loop, Roku (also known as Roku streaming player) is a streaming device, typically for hooking …
Reading will never go out of style.
While we spend more time staring at screens than ever before, for many people, there’s still nothing like the experience of reading a physical book.
And the right book can teach you …
Imagine studying abroad in a city with fantastic food, vibrant history, and being able to work on your Mandarin skills.
All of these can be found in the enchanting city-state of 新加坡 (xīn jiā pō) — Singapore.
You get to …
Can you make people laugh in Chinese?
Comedy is a tricky thing! What is funny in English may not be funny in Chinese. In fact, a lot of things we find humorous in our culture can be downright offensive in …
In life and in language learning, the small things really matter.
So it’s time to add another small element to your knowledge of Chinese grammar—prepositions.
Prepositions are often found in all different parts of Mandarin sentence structures. But …
Listening to Chinese audiobooks is a great way to naturally integrate learning and make the most use of your time.
There are a ton of great audiobooks out there in Mandarin Chinese that can help you become fluent while you’re …
Think your last ugly sweater party was fun?
It’s got nothing on Chinese New Year.
This massive annual celebration has everything you need for an awesome party: huge family feasts, parades, music, elaborate decorations and tons of fireworks, just …
Documentaries , like “Super Size Me”, have proven they can have a large impact on the world.
By watching Chinese documentaries, you can brush up on your Mandarin listening skills, with English and Chinese subtitles to further boost your …
One way to break the ice with a Chinese speaker is to ask about the (tiān qì) — weather.
Many Mandarin-speaking cultures see weather talk exactly the same way Westerners do—it’s a culturally appropriate, polite way to greet a …
Remember, if you can, the days of the early internet.
When we were online but not yet connected by social media.
Before we carried super-smart communication devices in our pockets at all times.
This was the time when chatrooms …
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