The story is all too common. You’re psyched about deciphering written Chinese but don’t know where to start.
Does reading Mandarin Chinese seem like an impossible feat?
Don’t beat yourself up—the Chinese language is a challenge even for Chinese …
Would you rather…
Be oblivious while everyone’s laughing at a Chinese joke, or
Suddenly laugh out loud while everyone else raises their eyebrows at you?
Whichever you choose, both scenarios can only mean one thing: a-w-k-w-a-r-d.
Even if you’ve mastered …
All work and no play?
Makes for a dull Chinese language learning experience.
Constantly tempted to skip your lessons in favor of more leisure activities?
Well, here’s a piece of good news!
Starting today, you can combine both. You no …
You’ve decided that taking Chinese classes and following a rigid course schedule is not your kind of thing.
But you’d still love to improve your Chinese language skills.
So what can you do? Simple: Learn Chinese on your own…
Christmas is just around the corner.
And you know what that means, right?
Food, reunions, laughter and Christmas songs!
It’s also the perfect time for you to brush up on your Chinese language lessons. With all the merriment …
Let’s face it.
Learning Chinese on your own isn’t easy.
Where do you begin?
Where do you get explanations for concepts you don’t understand?
Clearly, there’s a lot that can go wrong when learning Chinese.
This is where a good …
The glitzy costumes and pretty boy bands of K-pop have caught the world’s attention.
Now a new pop culture trend is reaching this global audience: Mandopop.
So what does Mandopop have to do with you?
Mandopop, known for its catchy …
Staring down a full page of Chinese can be intimidating regardless of how long you’ve studied.
Let today be the day that you conquer your fear.
Chinese newspapers are loaded with awesome information, cultural perspective and useful vocabulary.
Do you …
Do you find it hard to retain your Chinese language skills?
Would you like to constantly improve your Chinese vocabulary?
We’ve got the perfect solution for you!
Read.
Read.
And Read.
Novels are the best way to practice your language …
Have you ever experienced the horrors of a language barrier?
Do you know how frustrating it is to talk to someone who barely understands you?
The challenge of learning Chinese intensifies when attempting to navigate marketplaces and negotiate prices.
The …
Travel.
It leads you back to the basics.
It reminds you why you fell in love with Chinese language in the first place.
Traveling can help you connect not only with Chinese, but also with the people. It gives meaning …
Do you remember back when you were a kid?
The scariest thing out there were ghost stories!
You may have cowered in fear, hiding under the covers and promising to be better tomorrow, just so long as the ghosts didn’t …
Have you had that moment when you’re feeling proud because ordering drinks in Chinese is simple and you have great Chinese table etiquette, but then you go to a Chinese restaurant and look at their menu and go, “What …
