“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 …
Writing an Introduction? Here’s How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese Pinyin
How would you describe yourself?
It depends on the context, doesn’t it?
Are you filling out a social media profile? Meeting someone face-to-face for the first time? Writing a cover letter for a job application?
For Chinese language learners, writing …
The Top 15 Chinese Online Courses for Next-level Learning
When you plan a road trip, you use a map.
When you go grocery shopping, you prepare a shopping list.
When you perform in a play, you study the script.
But in spite of all the guidance you use throughout …
5 Handy Chinese Tests Online for the Challenge-loving Learner
It doesn’t matter how strong of a student you are.
Taking a test is never fun. Especially if there’s something at stake.
Even if you enjoy a good challenge, there’s a lot of anxiety that builds up before an exam.…
Have You Heard? These 9 Resources Are Perfect for Chinese Listening Practice
When you’re studying Chinese, learning to listen can be a bumpy road.
When I first started learning Mandarin in high school, it amazed me how many roadblocks I hit when it came to listening.
I was a master at …
Calling All Beginners! 10 Resources for Learning How to Speak Mandarin Chinese Just for You
Starting anything new is overwhelming.
Taking on a new job? The anxiety for the first few shifts is paralyzing.
Going to the gym every morning? You’ll probably hit snooze more often than you’d care to admit.
Learning a new language?…
Traditional vs. Simplified Chinese: What They Are and Where to Use Them
Note: Chinese words in this article will be written in simplified characters, then traditional characters, then accompanied by the pinyin and meaning, e.g., 中国 / 中國 (zhōng guó) – China.
English.
French.
Russian.
What do all these …
