Category: Chinese

Year of the Dragon

It becomes increasingly common to argue that it’s okay that the knowledge of written Chinese lags behind that of spoken Chinese for beginners. This...

Translation from your native language is usually something to be avoided when learning a foreign language. If you construct sentences in your native...

Jīn tiān wǎn shang yǒu kòng ma? 今天晚上有空吗？ Are you free tonight? Yǒu a. 有啊。 Yes, I am. Yào bù yào yī qǐ chī fàn? 要不要一起吃饭？ Do you...

Hong Kong’s Subway (MTR): Your Expert Guide Hong Kong's subway system (Mass Transit Railway /...

Chinese New Year 2026 in Hong Kong: Celebrations & Events Chinese New Year's Day marks the...

Simatai Great Wall: Visiting Tips from a Local Guide Compared to other sections of the Great...

This post is about short-term goals. To see the introductory article about goals and motivation in general, please follow this link. Short-term...

Frequency lists can be very useful, but only if you use them correctly! Lists are nice. They make the world seem more orderly and manageable....

Many non-Chinese families are initially hesitant—Mandarin seems complex, and parents worry about their child feeling isolated or overwhelmed. But...

The Internet is quickly establishing itself as the de facto media platform. This has led to a growing culture that is distinct to online users and...

9-Day Huangshan, Wuyuan, Suzhou, and Shanghai Spring Tour Blossoms on Mountains and...