Mid-Autumn Festival in 10 Chinese Characters
On September 29th 2023, a traditional Chinese holiday called The Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated. For the entire Chinese nation, it is a time to gaze at the moon and enjoy…
20 Questions to Get You from Zero Chinese to Basic Fluency (Part 1)
Part 1: Questions 1 ~ 5Part 2: Questions 6 ~ 10Part 3: Question 11 ~ 15Part 4: Question 16 ~ 20 In this series we will take a look at…
The Top Four Secrets to Learning Mandarin Chinese
As a Mandarin learner who later became a Mandarin tutor and blogger, I have some secrets to tell you about Mandarin learning. All of these secrets have helped me learn…
8 Myths about Mandarin Chinese, and How to Overcome Them
Millions of people all over the world study Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language. However, hundreds of millions are still diverted from learning it by misconceptions and stereotyping. This article…
Interview with Founder of Popular Chinese Blog: Chen You
The blog and Facebook page All about Chinese is great for anyone who is interested in learning the Chinese language. It has recently become popular, and of all of the…
Mastering 把 Sentences: Key Uses and Examples for Chinese Learners
Are you struggling with mastering 把 sentences in Chinese? You're not alone! For many learners, this grammar concept can be a major pain point. But fear not, as we're here…
Interview with a Super Learner of Chinese language: Oksana Ermolaeva
Today I will talk with a super learner about Chinese, Oksana Ermolaeva (桑娜sāng nà). She is the founder of the Facebook page Mandarin Chinese From Scratch. It includes various Chinese…
How to Prepare HSK Exam
The HSK exam is a test of general language proficiency that is standardized. This test doesn’t use any major area of study or textbook. Anyone interested in the test can…