Sure, I can read 500 textbook pages in the next two days!
I’d love to write a 25-page report on a topic I know nothing about.
Of course I don’t mind doing the entire group project by myself because my …
Look It up! 5 Handy Chinese Pinyin Dictionary Apps
Remember when you were a bright-eyed, novice Chinese learner and first looked at 拼音 (pīn yīn) — Chinese romanization?
After the initial shock and wondering “What is that?” you probably thought about giving up.
Pinyin does this …
Now Hear This! 14 Fascinating Resources to Learn Chinese with Audio
“What did you say?”
“Can you repeat that?”
“I’m sorry, I don’t understand.”
How many times have you said these phrases when someone is speaking to you in Chinese?
Listening can be hard enough in English. When we try to …
Ace Your Chinese Proficiency Test with the Help of These 7 HSK Apps
Are you applying for a job in China?
Maybe you’re just looking to study abroad.
Or you’re applying for a Confucius Institute Scholarship.
These are just a few reasons why you may need to take the HSK …
Keep It Real: 14 Authentic Chinese Resources to Learn Real-life Mandarin
Americanized Chinese food may hit the spot from time to time, but there’s nothing like real Chinese dishes.
A knockoff Ming Dynasty vase may look nice in your living room, but it will never be as valuable as the real …
Looking for Language Travel? Here Are 5 Places to Learn Mandarin in Taiwan
What’s not to love about Taiwan?
There’s the incredible scenery, complete with the crystal-clear Sun Moon Lake and the jaw-dropping Elephant Mountain that overlooks Taipei.
There are the people, a melting pot of diversity and friendliness.
There are the hot …
Are You a Kid at Heart? Learn Chinese with These 9 Cartoons
“I don’t think of cartoons or comics as being for kids.” – Jeff Kinney, author of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”
What a true statement!
Cartoons can be just as entertaining for adults as they are for children.
Not …
