If you’re going to travel to China, odds are that you will feel a little lost at some point.
This is why it’s so important to know a few key terms that will help you ask for assistance in …
Sheena Dizon
Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately?
Life can be pretty rough at times, which can make it hard for us to remain positive 100% of the time.
But as the saying goes, “When the going gets tough, …
Sheena Dizon
Do you think the word pulchritudinous is beautiful?
It’s not light and flowy, and it even sounds like it implies something negative. But in fact, it’s a synonym for lovely and gorgeous.
In this case, the meaning makes the word …
Before the 21st century, it was almost impossible to learn Chinese without living in China or miraculously stumbling upon a fluent speaker who offered to teach you everything they knew.
But luckily, the 21st century is here—which means finding a …
Sheena Dizon
Are you learning Mandarin with textbooks and would like to have online resources to supplement your learning?
Or, are you looking to study Mandarin without textbooks altogether?
If so, keep reading because, in this blog post, I will give you …
Sheena Dizon
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, folk tales and stories of …
Sheena Dizon
If you’re learning Mandarin Chinese, at some point you’ll probably want to be able to talk about animals or (dòng wù).
After all, animals figure prominently in Chinese cultural stories and everyday idioms.
Not to mention, China is home …
