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 …
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 …
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. Language …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
