Chinese Reading Practice: A Guide for Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced learners
Why do we need to know how to read in Chinese? There are three main reasons: to be immersed in the country’s culture through Chinese books and newspapers; to be…
Learning and Teaching Chinese Language Through Song
Songs are a great way to learn a new language as well as mandarin Chinese, because through music you can learn words and phrases from the lyrics. What is particularly…
Chinese for Beginners: Tips to Help Beginners Learn Chinese Faster
Many people say Chinese is the most difficult language in the world. Some may not agree, but the fact is that Chinese is definitely not easy for beginners. To start…
How You Should Approach Studying Mandarin Chinese
We’ve all been there. You do research on the language you plan to learn and then stumble across countless studying tips. Or perhaps you’re an intermediate learner getting bored and…
How to Write Chinese Characters (Quick Start Guide)
I`ve been a Chinese teacher for a long time and I’m frequently asked about writing Chinese characters. This article will summarize my thoughts on this issue which I hope will…
Learning Chinese: the Ways to Fluency
Learning Chinese has been one of the most rewarding and most humbling journeys of my life - and it‘s far from over. It took me a first few months to…
The Problem with University Chinese and Ways to Solve it
“About me: At the time of writing this piece, I have completed nearly six semesters of formal Chinese language study. The first five semesters were completed at my university in…
How to Apply For A Chinese Student Visa, Tourist Visa, or Work Visa
To enter China, you will need a Visa. It’s a legal requirement to enter any foreign country. So, let’s take a look at how to get different types of Chinese…
Serious Mandarin Chinese Learner: The Comparison Trap
“Reader be warned: at the time of writing, I’ve only completed six months of formal Chinese language instruction. I’m still a beginner, perhaps verging on intermediate, so my thoughts on…