Chinese people can’t tell that I’m not Chinese.
I don’t have a natural talent for languages. I was an average student who, in first-term classes, struggled with pinyin and tones along with everyone else.
What I do have is a …
As a student, a pet peeve of mine was when someone asked me: “Are you learning Chinese?”
This irked me because I wasn’t learning Chinese; I was learning Mandarin.
While this may seem confusing, especially for beginners…
Figuring out how long it takes to learn Chinese depends on various factors—such as your native language, current level, experience with languages, etc.
And most importantly: your goal.
Becoming fluent and highly proficient in Mandarin Chinese (and passing the HSK …
Did you know that there are actually hundreds of Chinese dialects?
But when it comes to learning Chinese, most people opt for the most commonly spoken dialects—Mandarin and Cantonese.
So how does one choose between the two?
This is …
China is a diverse nation—geographically, culturally and linguistically!
If you’ve ever traveled through China, you’ll soon realize, even if you speak Mandarin Chinese, you’ll still end up unable to understand someone.
That’s because the Chinese language has (at least) …
You’ve finally arrived in Taiwan where no one understands your Mandarin.
But it’s fine since all you need to do is learn a different kind of Chinese, and in this case, it’s Taiwanese Mandarin.
So, what’s the best way …
The Chinese language has two official writing systems: simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese.
But what’s the difference? Which is more common? Where are they used?
And which should you learn?
We’ll cover these answers and more in this complete guide …
Can you make people laugh in Chinese?
Comedy is a tricky thing! What is funny in English may not be funny in Chinese. In fact, a lot of things we find humorous in our culture can be downright offensive in …
What’s the most insulting gesture you can think of?
Well, that probably depends on the culture. In fact, learning about body language and gestures is a necessary part of communicating fluently with native speakers.
That means there’s plenty of moves …
If you’re feeling intimidated by the prospect of learning Chinese, this post is for you.
The Chinese language can seem daunting thanks to the writing system, tones and more, but don’t worry! It’s not actually as difficult to learn as …
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