Author Archive | michaelcruickshank

How to Read Chinese: The Newbie’s No-stress Guide

Would you believe me if I said that reading Chinese, and learning Mandarin Chinese in general, is not as difficult as it seems? Maybe, maybe not, but the truth is that Chinese characters are not significantly more difficult than …

5 Online Chinese Radio Stations to Practice Easy Listening

Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, access to online Chinese radio stations are just a few clicks away. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of Chinese radio stations that you can stream. They cover a wide range of topics—from …

The Complete Guide to the Best Chinese Translators in 2023

While it might be an exaggeration to say that Chinese is the absolute hardest written language out there, it’s definitely in the running and it’s pretty difficult to master. Chinese may be a challenge, but it’s not one that modern-day …