Even though you can learn Mandarin Chinese at your leisure with the help of an app, simply learning the syntax and vocabulary just isn’t enough.  Mandarin Chinese is one of …

In our post about Chinese sentence structure, we mentioned that, “Chinese verbs have no tenses nor conjugations.”   If you ever want to talk about the past, present, or future, you …

Watching Chinese dramas is one of the most efficient ways to learn Mandarin. Not only are dramas enjoyable to watch, but they will help you become more familiar with the …

When it comes to learning Chinese language from scratch, most Westerners get the impression that the only way to learn to speak, read, and write Chinese is by memorizing a …

When it comes to learning written Chinese characters, context is everything! Other than the fact that some words such as 面 (miàn) have multiple dictionary definitions, because Chinese is a …

Anyone can learn Chinese grammar.   With the a good dose of motivation, a steady and effective study routine, you should find yourself progressing and knowing Chinese faster than you …

Hello, LingQ community and other language learners around the world! My name is Kiandro Scavella, inspired language and culture enthusiast. I’m originally from The Bahamas, the land of sun, sea, …

Chinese poems are a great for improving your Chinese language skills. Chinese poetry is melodic and does a fantastic job emphasizing the tones. So if you need help with your …

In today’s globalized world, the interconnection between countries is getting narrower every day and the ability to establish relationships with people from different places is an extremely useful skill.   …

Learning Chinese is a journey spring-loaded with many twists and turns. There’s pinyin, hanzi, radicals and so much more behind this wonder of a language. However, one highlight I am …