Trying to learn Chinese characters but feel lost?   In this post, I’ll go over 5 ways to help you learn Chinese characters effectively so you can interact with the …

While learning to read Chinese can be a challenge, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the written characters used by the language – reading Chinese children stories can ease the pain …

If you are struggling to learn Chinese using a language learning textbook, try watching videos with Chinese subtitles. Video is a powerful medium for language immersion. As your eyes go …

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/listening to Chinese dramas while reading off of Chinese subtitles is one of the most efficient ways to learn Mandarin. Not only are dramas enjoyable to watch, but they will …

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, …