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Conquering Speech Writing Questions in IB Chinese B SL
In the IB Chinese B exam, one of the key writing tasks is composing a speech. This can be a challenging but rewarding exercise for students aiming...
Learning Chinese is easier than you think
When I tell people that I study Chinese, the reactions usually involve equal amounts of awe and curiosity. “I’ve heard Chinese is the hardest...
Why flashcards are great for learning Chinese
The humble flashcard: A key component in a successful strategy, or a distraction from what truly matters? Few things have sparked as much debate as...
Chinese Dialects: Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Putonghua
Chinese Dialects: Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Putonghua <!-- Pinyin chart ...
Shanghai Railway Station
Shanghai Railway Station China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...
The Seas of Cloud of the Yellow Mountains
The Seas of Cloud of the Yellow Mountains Since early times, Huangshan, or the Yellow...
Chengdu vs Chongqing – Which City Should I Visit?
Chengdu vs Chongqing – Which City Should I Visit? Chengdu and Chongqing are often mentioned...
Chinese Tofu Dishes
Chinese Tofu Dishes Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food of Chinese origin. It is made from...
Chinese listening, fast and slow: Three ways of slowing down Mandarin speech
Spoken Mandarin can feel like an onslaught of similar sounds, half-recognised tones and unknown words. To add insult to injury, it’s often too fast!...
Five text games for Chinese learners
On Hacking Chinese, I mostly write about how to learn. This is not only because I think that’s where my strength and interest lie, but also because...
The benefits of using Wikipedia to look up words when learning Chinese
For most people, Wikipedia is just an encyclopedia similar to other encyclopedias except that it covers more content and is perceived as less...