There’s a certain formula to “formal” learning.
You go to class, listen to the lecture, go home.
You practice reading, writing, speaking and listening for an hour or so.
However, whether you’re in an actual traditional Mandarin class or …
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It’s no secret that learning a new language like Mandarin Chinese takes time.
And most of us don’t have a whole lot of time to spare. For every hour you spend in class or learning online, you need to spend …
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Learning Chinese through immersion is far from a new concept.
Think about it: Immersion is the perfect way to learn a language.
It’s the way many immigrants learn the language of their new country. When you’re thrown into a totally …
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We’re lucky to live in a world where there are so many resources for learning Chinese.
Learners don’t have to shell out substantial tuition fees to attend a college course or study abroad to learn Mandarin anymore.
These days, …
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Remember when you were a bright-eyed, novice Chinese learner and first looked at 拼音 (pīn yīn) — Chinese romanization?
Pinyin might have seemed confusing at first, but it’s actually quite simple to get the hang of reading …
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The HSK exam is also known as the Chinese Proficiency Test. It’s an official exam used to test the practical language ability of a Chinese speaker.
If you’re considering taking the HSK, you might be wondering how to …
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What’s not to love about Taiwan?
There’s incredible scenery, including crystal-clear Sun Moon Lake and jaw-dropping Elephant Mountain overlooking Taipei.
There are friendly people, hot springs, night markets and lots of incredible food.
Even better, Taiwan is an ideal …
