Mastering Chinese Verb Continuity: How to Use 在, 正, 正在, and 着
When learning a new language, one of the fundamental aspects to grasp is how tense and continuity are expressed. One of the intriguing distinctions between Chinese and English lies in…
Six Chinese TV Series You Shouldn’t Miss
Many students ask me if there is a more entertaining way to learn Chinese, since the regular learning can sometimes get a little boring. Well, there is such a way,…
Study In China: A Look at Chinese Universities and What You Can Expect
“First of all, my experience of studying in China is quite different from the norm. I came to China when I was 9 years old as my mother was one of…
How to Learn Chinese Fast: 9 Tips
Many audiences often ask me: Hey Jing, how to learn Mandarin Chinese fast? Maybe in 3 or 5 days? Me: Are we talking about A.I. or something? Questions like this…
How to Learn Chinese While Remaining Sensitive to Regional Languages and Dialects
Editor`s Notes: The modern Chinese dialects are classified into seven major groups, and Mandarin (普通话) is the e standard foundation language. About two-thirds of Chinese people speak Mandarin as their…
12 Tips for Understanding Chinese Business Etiquette and Culture
As the world becomes more globalized, more and more people are doing business with China. To improve business relations, many of you in the DigMandarin audience are seeking ways to…
The Taxi Chinese Plateau and How To Get Over It
Some days it seems as though the majority of foreigners in China speak amazingly fluent Mandarin. Some days it feels like no one cares about it once they are able…
Using Topics and Scenarios to Make Your Chinese Learning More Efficient
As a Mandarin teacher, I am always delighted to observe and learn from my students. One thing I have noticed in my interactions with my students is how hard most…
How to Improve Your Mandarin Chinese Reading Skills
You may not be aware of it, but we read more than we realize. When we see text in our mother tongue, we mentally acknowledge it in our heads –…