Since taking up Chinese as a hobby four years ago, I have used numerous different language apps and online resources in an attempt to achieve fluency in the language. Of …
Top 10 Ways To Maintain Chinese Language
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?
7 Chinese Cartoons to Help You Learn the Language
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 …
The Best Chinese Movies on Netflix
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 …
How to Learn a New Language Using the Best Asian Dramas
Over the last decade, Japanese, Chinese, and most notably, Korean dramas have seen a surge in popularity. If you’re learning an Asian language, there’s a good chance you’ve come across …
The 3 Best Chinese Podcasts For Learning Mandarin
Are you looking to improve your Chinese? If so, the best way to get your language skills up to speed is through meaningful content, as polyglot Steve Kaufmann always says. …
Chinese New Year Greetings: Year of the Rat!
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 …
Saying Happy Birthday in Chinese
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 …
Chinese Colors and What They Symbolize
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), …
How to Write in Chinese on a Keyboard
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 …