Month: February 2026

For many students, speaking Chinese well is the main goal of learning the language. Speaking is the visible tip of the iceberg; the part that other...

Reading is an important skill to master when learning Chinese. It’s the gateway to an extended vocabulary, formal language and Chinese culture and...

Reading is one of the most important skills when learning a language. It’s an excellent way to expand vocabulary, learn grammar and improve your...

Input is a crucial factor when learning a foreign language. I’m not an input-only fanatic, but I do think that a large number of common problems can...

Pronunciation is often overlooked in Chinese language education. The tones, initials and finals are introduced in the first few weeks but are then...

The Chinese New Year is here! January 27th (Friday) is the last day of the old year, which is when you traditionally have New Year’s dinner with...

This week, the mighty dragon will lose its legs and turn into a snake, as the Year of the Dragon (龙年, lóngnián) turns into the Year of the Snake...

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the rooster (鸡年/雞年) is drawing to a close and the year of the dog (狗年) will begin soon!...

Editor’s note: This show remains one of the best I know for fairly advanced listening practice, but it was discontinued in late 2017. It’s still...

Editor’s note: This show remains one of the best I know for fairly advanced listening practice, but it was discontinued in late 2017. It’s still...