After university I lived in China and really internalized Chinese. The problem is, once you’re not in that environment, how do you keep the language sharp? How do you keep it fresh and gradually let it grow without letting it atrophy and fade away?

A great way to help you learn a language is by watching cartoons in that language. While it may seem silly to watch children’s shows, they are a great way …

One of the best ways to learn any language is to watch films in that language. Not only does it provide visual context for culture and language, but you can …

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is the most important holiday in China and is a time of great celebration. In China, Chinese New Year is …

Birthdays are a time of celebration and tradition, and probably one of the most commonly celebrated days around the world. Learning how different cultures celebrate different holidays is a great …

Many people are familiar with the important symbolism of the color red in Chinese culture, but are you familiar with the symbolism of other colors? Traditionally, red, black, qing (blue/green), …

Writing in Chinese by hand is losing its popularity year by year. Thanks to technology, many different writing methods have been created and make it possible to write thousands of …

Chinese memes are an excellent resource for Chinese language learners thanks to their combination of visual context and wordplay. Not only do memes help boost your language skills, they also …