Year: 2026

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While it’s certainly possible in theory to be completely independent and rely on no-one but yourself to achieve your goals, it’s far from a good or...

This week’s podcast episode is a reader and listener Q&A, where I answer three questions about Mandarin pronunciation. This time, I’m answering...

The best way of handling most things you don’t agree with on the internet is to simply ignore them, an approach that is much healthier than giving...

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20 Dos and Don'ts at the Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is the world's longest...

8-Day Zhangjiajie, Furong and Beijing Tour Historical and Natural Wonders This tour is...

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Even if most students don’t come into contact with research into language learning directly, some still do so indirectly through newspapers, online...

I recently published an article where I analysed the HSK vocabulary lists with the goal of finding words that aren’t on the official lists, but...

Input has always been the primary focus for me when learning any language. Both reading and listening are important, but since the read more Chinese...

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6 Fun and Not Touristy Things to Do in Chengdu I was born and educated in Chengdu, and have...

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How to Plan a 10-Day Itinerary on the Silk Road: First-Timer Travel Tips (2026) A 10-day Silk...

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Jing'an Temple Accolades On the list of nationally protected sites. Ancient temple site...

The Jade Rabbit: 5 Things You ShouldKnow When it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinese people...

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...

How to Visit The Hanging Temple, Datong —3 Faiths, 1,500 years old! Clinging to a sheer cliff...

Hong Kong to Beijing Flights How far is from Hong Kong to Beijing? How long is the journey by...

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Office-related Chinese Vocabulary Many people consider China a fascinating destination for career development in that the Chinese economy has grown...

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Recap | Happy Housewarming Party in Chengdu Join us to relive the happy moments from our Housewarming Party in Chengdu – make a virtual visit to...

Crescent Spring — First Spring in the Desert Known admiringly as 'First Spring in the Desert',...

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Liz - Your Personal Trip Advisor Liz Li Trip Advisor "Hi! I'm Liz Li, a dedicated...

More and more non-native families are recognizing the value of their children learning Mandarin. However, choosing the right online Mandarin school...

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Learning Mandarin is much more than mastering new words—it’s a journey that can lead to lasting cross-cultural friendships and a deep sense of...

It’s been way too long since the previous meet-up and it’s time to get together again to talk about Chinese, life, the universe and whatever else...

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Qing Dynasty: Manchu, Key Events, Emperors, Achievements The Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) was the...

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While an increasing number of parents want their children to learn Chinese to better position themselves for future careers, for children between...

Pinyin, the romanized system of Chinese phonetics, is the foundational key to learning Chinese. Over my sixteen years of teaching Chinese as a...

From xkcd: You learn Chinese faster if you use a good method compared to a bad one. However, improving the way you learn also takes time and...

Luoping — The Golden Canola Fields of China Luoping County is located in the east of Qujing...

Li Shizhen, Father of Traditional Chinese Medicine Li Shizhen (1518–1593) was a famous medical...

19-Day Beijing, Xian, Yunnan, Guizhou, Shanghai and Suzhou Tour Chinese Culture and Natural...

10-Day Huangshan, Jingdezhen, Hangzhou, and Shanghai Artisan Tour A Journey Through China's...

Guilin Weather in March 2026: Cool Days with Spring Blossoms March brings spring into Guilin's...

Jiuzhaigou Tours Known also as the Nine Villages Valley, the legendary Jiuzhaigou is a...

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Sep 13 | Let’s Make Snowy Mooncakes! Are you in Beijing or Shanghai on Friday, September 13, 2024?Come and learn how to make mooncakes at our Snowy...

How to Travel from Nepal to Tibet & What to Prepare 2026 From Nepal, there are two main...

Why was the Great Wall Built — From Defense to Tourism Over the centuries, the Great Wall has...

How to Have Dim Sum and Yum Cha in Hong Kong Dim sum is a favorite kind of meal of the...

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The autumn may be the end of summer, but for many, it’s also the beginning of something new. All over the world, millions of people enroll at...

How to Plan a Great Hangzhou Tour Easily Hangzhou's beautiful scenery is "paradise on earth",...

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Lijiang Weather in January 2026: Best Winter Destination Weather: It is cool and often sunny....

Jade Spring Park Summery Jade Spring Park shows visitors picturesque scenery with a large...

The Top 10 Things to Do in Wan Chai Wan Chai is located in the center of Hong Kong Island's...

寄一封慢信给未来 (Jì yìfēng màn xìn gěi wèilái) Deliver A “Slow Letter” to the Future (Beginner) Key Learning Points (Preview): 熊猫 (xióngmāo): n...

The f word is a sensitive one in language learning contexts, and can mean almost anything depending on who’s using it. Today, we’re going to discuss...

Understanding spoken Chinese is challenging form most learners. There are many reasons for this, some general to listening comprehension in a...

Dali to Lijiang: Transportation and Itinerary Suggestions Dali and Lijiang are must-visit...

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One-day Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and White Horse Temple Private Tour Highlights Itinerary...

Splendid China Features Splendid China Miniature Park theme park and China Folk Culture...

Tài hǎo xiào le! 太好笑了！ So funny! Wǒ xiào sǐ le! 我笑死了！ I’m dying of laughter! Lè huài le! 乐坏了！ I’m cracking up! Xiào dào bù néng tíng!...

2022 has come to an end and it’s time summarise the year that was and highlight things you don’t want to miss! A new year is also as good a time as...

8-Day Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, and Shangri-La Tour Meet the Amazing Beauty of Yunnan If you...

Tibet Weather in March: What to Do and Travel Tips March is a good time to visit Tibet, because...

14-Day Classic China Tour with Yangtze River Cruise Discover the Classic China and the Great...

The Top 10 Great Reasons to Visit Chengdu Why go to Chengdu on your trip to China? Chengdu...

June 12 | Hanfu Show Are you in Shanghai or Beijing on Thursday, June 12, 2025?Come and learn all about the Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing...

Learning Chinese offers numerous benefits for non-Chinese kids in Singapore. It is not just a language but a bridge connecting cultures, economies,...

Want your kid to learn Mandarin in a fun way? Let them watch Chinese cartoons! Try these kid-approved favorites: First, Boonie Bears is full of...

So far in this series, we have looked at characters that started out as pictures, such as 女 (nǚ), “woman”, 子 (zǐ), “son; child”, and 马/馬 (mǎ),...

Dunhuang Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Dunhuang As an important stop on the ancient Silk...

5 Hot Pot Restaurants in Chongqing (with Authentic Eating Tips) People in Chongqing don't...

Harbin-Shenyang Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Shanghai Weather in August 2026: Weather Tips & Where to Go Weather: The weather does not...

Bitahai Lake Overview Bitahai Lake is regarded as a pearl of the Plateau, the most charming...

Harbin Weather in December Weather: December is already well into Harbin's long winter. It is...

Temple Street Hong Kong: Night Market Tips Temple Street is a street market that many tourists...

The Western Xia Dynasty The Western Xia Empire (1038–1227) is kind of mysterious. It...

Shigatse Travel Guide - How to Plan a Trip to Shigatse Tibet's second city Shigatse has had an...

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Yu Yuan - a Garden Oasis in the Center of Shanghai's Old City Yu Garden is believed to have...

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Order Food in Chinese: 10 Essential Delivery Phrases Order Food in Chinese: 10 Essential Delivery PhrasesApr 27, 202510 Chinese Phrases to Help You...

Chinese Language Schools in ChinaLearn Chinese in one of the best Chinese language schools in China. Choose the most suitable location and class...

Hǎo shuài！ 好帅！ So handsome！ Tài shuài le！ 太帅了！ So good-looking！ Shuài bào le！ 帅爆了！ Super handsome (slang)！ Shuài dào zhà！ 帅到炸！...

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Chinese New Year 2026: Traditions, Horse Year Celebration Calendar Chinese New Year, also known...

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The free-response speaking section of the AP Chinese exam really tests a student’s ability to think on their feet. To handle this part with...

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Everybody knows that making mistakes is part of learning and that you have to live with it. Some of you might even have heard that mistakes are...

17-Day the Diverse Minorities The Diverse Minorities Day 1-4 Guilin/Sanjiang - Li River...

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Learning legal Chinese is not just about memorizing formal terminology. For lawyers and legal professionals, the real challenge is knowing how to...

In the previous article, we started exploring how speech recognition can be used to improve your Mandarin pronunciation. The main goal of that...

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How to Plan a Trip to Beijing and Tianjin Beijing, one of China's top tourist destinations,...

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Reading aloud in Chinese is really hard, much harder than reading aloud in most other languages. Ever since exploring this topic in a recent...

Ideally, all students would acquire perfect pronunciation in Chinese by listening to and mimicking. Sadly, this is only guaranteed to work for...

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Top 3 City Walks in Xi'an: Picks from a Local Guide Xi'an is a city that is highly suitable for...

Qibao Town Located around 18 kilometers from downtown Shanghai, Qibao ancient town is a...

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What is guanxi in China? This huge term explained Have you found yourself having trouble developing connections in China? Or turning your...

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9 Top Things to Do in Harbin 'The Ice City of China' is a popular winter destination. Harbin is...

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Many parents of no Chinese background want their kids to learn Chinese. They wish to introduce their kids to Chinese at a young age but may not know...

Image credit: sxc.hu/profile/ba1969 I think music is widely overlooked as a way of learning languages. I often hear people say that music is good...

In a recent article, I discussed learning pronunciation in general and some important things related to writing down pronunciation in particular. In...

The Best VPNs for China (Free and Paid) You've probably heard that Internet access can be a...

26 Best Chinese New Year Gifts for Friends, Coworkers, Clients... Chinese New Year or Lunar New...

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3-Day Ancient Villages and Yellow Mountain Tour Escape to Huangshan from Shanghai or...

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Chengdu-Xining Trains China Train Ticket Booking China Train Int’l Train from...

Xi'an Weather in January: Things to Do (2026) Weather: January is the coldest month in Xi'an....

The Names of Tableware in Chinese When learning Chinese language, common vocabulary that we can use in daily life is one of the important sections....

Chinese Summer & Winter Camp 2026Program descriptionThe ultimate Mandarin immersion camp experience in China for kids & teens.Explore the...

In Chinese culture, the concept of “guanxi” (关系，guān xì) plays a pivotal role in both personal and professional life. While its literal translation...

There is no perfect method for learning Chinese. Instead, methods can be good in some ways and bad in others. The best method would be one that is...

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15-Day Visa-Free Travel for Cruise Groups at Shanghai Ports Since October 1st, 2016, Shanghai...

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I’ve talked, read and written about Mandarin Chinese pronunciation and Pinyin a lot, both in casual and academic settings, both in English and...

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Best Time to Visit Chaozhou and Shantou (Weather, Clothing Tips) Chaozhou and Shantou are great...

In this fun Mandarin lesson for kids, we learn how to say the word blue — and use it in real phrases like: 蓝色的书 (blue book) 蓝色的花 (blue...

A syllable in Mandarin consists of three parts: initial, final and tone. All syllables have a final; that’s the vowel(s) and in some cases a nasal...

When learning characters or words, or when failing to remember a character or word we have already learnt, most sensible teachers will urge you to...

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The 6 Free Things to Do in Dali Dali, a city in the central part of western Yunnan Province, is...

15 Days Visa-Free: Big News for Camp & Short-Term Students! More wonderful news for our students 🎉On Nov 24, China announced that starting from...

As the world celebrates World Book Day, it’s an excellent time to encourage your children to read some books. For non-Chinese children interested in...

In the first article about learning Chinese through wuxia, Sara K. explained what wuxia is, why it’s relevant for Chinese learners and how to get...

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Zhangjiajie in April 2026: Spring Blooms & Travel Tips April marks the true arrival of...

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Worried about the HSK listening test? Want to find effective strategies to improve your scores? Don’t worry! The five strategies below will help you...

The most common question I receive about learning Chinese is how difficult the language is. Most people assume that it’s hard, but they want to...

It’s time for what might be the last Hacking Chinese meet-up in Taiwan for quite some time. I’m going to China this summer and then back to Sweden....

Earlier, we looked at how and why to learn Chinese through television and we have also looked at a learner’s guide to TV shows in Chinese. In this...

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忙到飞起 (Máng dào fēi qǐ) – insanely busy 连轴转 (Lián zhóu zhuàn) – nonstop working 身心俱疲 (Shēn xīn jù pí) – exhausted in body and mind 顶不住了 (Dǐng bù...

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The main reason for having a teacher is that they teach you things; that’s what teachers do. In an ideal world, you would be able to find a great...

Learning to ask for and receive directions is a very useful skill that is usually associated with beginner language learning. It shouldn’t be, it’s...