Author Archive | Ginny Ng

10 Easy Chinese Books for Beginner Learning and Reading

So, you’re ready to deck out your bookshelves with some Chinese language books? We’ve compiled a list of 10 easy Chinese books for beginners that teach common vocabulary, pronunciation, spelling, grammar and general Chinese reading skills. From textbooks to …

11 Chinese Christmas Songs You Won’t Want to Miss

Christmas is just around the corner. And you know what that means, right? Food, reunions, laughter—and, of course, Christmas songs! For you, dear language learner, it’s also the perfect time to brush up on your Chinese. Let’s put on our …

8 Best Chinese Textbooks for Mandarin Learners

Learning Chinese on your own is not the easiest thing in the world. But this is where a good textbook can help! Read on to learn about the eight best Chinese textbooks you can add to your library as a …

Learn to Read Chinese Newspapers: Practical Tips and Resources

Reading news in Chinese is one of the best ways to improve your Chinese comprehension skills. I started reading Chinese newspapers when I was trying to go beyond textbooks, so I’ll share useful strategies and newspaper recommendations to get …

20 Best Chinese Books for Intermediate and Advanced Learners

The world of Chinese literature offers a lot of gems, including both classics and contemporary options.  There are also Chinese versions of some excellent English novels you may already be familiar with.  We’ve compiled a list of 20 of the …

Top 10 Chinese Vocabulary Words for the Ghost Month

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 …