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 …
Chinese Grammar Tricks that Will Make Studying Easier
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 could …
How Long Does it Take to Learn Chinese
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, …
5 Chinese Poems to Help Improve Your Reading Skills
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 …
Mandarin Language Basics and How it Can Help You Learn About Chinese Culture
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. Language …
7 Chinese Idioms Designed to Turn Heads
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 …
3 Helpful Chinese Audiobooks To Guide You To Fluency
If you’ve ever studied Chinese, then you are aware of just how frustrating tonal pronunciation can be at times. With a language like Chinese, it is important to pick only …
Chinese Slang Vocabulary for Absolute Beginners
A little bit of Chinese slang vocabulary can go a long way. Imagine, strolling along a Shanghai sidewalk or motoring along on a Taipei street. Chatting with the men playing …
3 Chinese Tongue Twisters Beginners Can Easily Learn
Because Chinese is a language highly saturated in homophones, many lǎowàis (such as I) have trouble knowing how to pronounce certain words in certain contexts. Good news, Chinese tongue twisters (otherwise …
Two Chinese Jokes to Help You Master the Art of Smiling Talk
Otherwise known as 笑话 (xiàohuà) or literally, “smiling talk”, in Mandarin, Chinese jokes are a great way to put a smile on anyone’s face while learning to appreciate both the …