Author Archive | Kelsey Owyang

No-stress Test Time! Chinese Quizzes from 5 Fantastic Platforms

Quizzes as our best accountability partners. This mindset applies whether we are self-studying or taking classes, whether we are beginners or near-native speakers—basically, quizzes are for everyone. Think of them as low-stakes opportunities for growth that help us we …

Chinese Ma: A Petite Word with the Power to Pump Up Your Proficiency

Mā mā qí mǎ. Mǎ màn. Mā mā mà mǎ. Despite looking near-incomprehensible at first glance, these are grammatically correct—and tongue-twisting—Mandarin sentences. Chinese is often hailed as one of the most difficult languages to learn, with all of its tones …