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How to use mnemonics to learn Mandarin tones and pronunciation
Memory is a skill that can be practised, learnt, and mastered. By using the right method, remembering even abstract things like tones and...
Hacking Chinese 2012/2013: What was and what will be
2013 has already been here for several weeks, but because of the sensible character learning challenge, I didn’t have time to post an article...
Sensible character learning: Progress, reminders and reflections
Two weeks have now passed since I announced the sensible character learning challenge. Since I wanted to try the rules of the challenge myself...
Top 3 Ways to Ease Children’s Fear of Speaking Mandarin in Public
As China’s economy continues to grow and its cultural influence expands, an increasing number of parents are recognizing the value of mastering the...
Difference Between 想 and 要 | Two Ways to Say “To Want”
Difference Between 想 and 要 | Two Ways to Say “To Want” Difference Between 想 and 要 | Two Ways to Say “To Want”Jan 10, 2025Difference Between 想...
Top Golf Courses in Shanghai
Top Golf Courses in Shanghai Lake Malaren Golf Club Shanghai Lake Malaren Golf Club...
Guangzhou-Chengdu Trains
Guangzhou-Chengdu Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...
The Best 15 Must-Try Dim Sums in Guangzhou
The Best 15 Must-Try Dim Sums in Guangzhou Dim sum is one of the specialties of Guangzhou, with...
Silk Road Weather in October (Travel Tips for First-Timers)
Silk Road Weather in October (Travel Tips for First-Timers) In October, China's Silk Road...
866 digital textbooks for expanding your Chinese
For the last four years, I’ve been teaching various Chinese courses for engineers. These courses are meant to take students from not knowing any...
9 answers to questions about Pinyin and pronunciation
There are several ways of finding answers to questions about learning Chinese. Some of them promote discussion, others are more strictly trying to...