Poems and other forms of literature reveal various perspectives and truths that a typical history textbook may lack.
In addition to being a model for teaching language skills, poetry often contains references to epics, folktales and stories of historical …
Chinese 漫画 (màn huà) are Mandarin-language comic books that are heavily popular in Chinese-speaking countries like Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Most manhua is written in simplified Chinese.
Manhua from China is read from left to right—like American comic …
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 …
A good short story can be the perfect complement to a Sunday afternoon or Tuesday work break.
Better yet, you can read short stories in Chinese for an interesting learning experience—both linguistic and cultural.
We’ll show you how to …
E-books have much to offer all Chinese language learners.
That’s true whether you’re a reader who loves the feeling of pages beneath your fingers or someone who has only read from a screen since e-readers came out.
So if you …
Books and reading go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Well, usually—but you’re not going to find any books here.
Today we’re sharing some fresh new ways you can practice reading in Chinese.
From websites to online media, the Internet …
You’ve upped your Mandarin Chinese listening skills by watching the latest Chinese blockbuster.
You’ve even impressed your friends at karaoke with a soulful rendition of Taiwanese pop-star Jay Chou’s 可爱女人 (kě ài nǚ rén – Cute Woman)!
But …
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 …
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 …
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