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Colors in Chinese
by BertaWhat’s more beautiful than starting to learn a new language by learning its colors? Especially in Chinese, the representation of colors is very poetic. So if you’re learning basic Chinese vocabulary, don’t skip this article about colors in […]
Read MoreChinese Alphabet
by LucieHave you studied any romance or Germanic languages like French or German? If so, you’ve probably found lots of similarities between those alphabets and the English alphabet. But the Chinese alphabet is another story because, basically…it doesn’t exist! […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: vocabularyCantonese vs Mandarin: What’s the Difference?
by Rae CrossIf you know anything about Chinese, you know that it’s not spoken just one way. Varieties like Cantonese and Mandarin join dozens of different types of Chinese under the same language umbrella. But have you ever wondered: what […]
Read MoreFiled Under: Chinese150 Basic Chinese Words & Phrases to Jumpstart Your Journey
If you’ve embarked on a mission to learn Chinese, then this article is for you! In it, you’ll find lists of some of the most useful Chinese words for a variety of situations. Learning any language is made […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: vocabularyBeginner’s Guide to Chinese Grammar
For native English speakers, learning Chinese can seem like a difficult goal. But did you know that Chinese grammar is easy compared to English grammar? You just need to adjust to a different frame of reference. This guide […]
Read MoreHow To Write Chinese Characters: A Beginner’s Guide
by NatalieDo you want to learn Chinese? We have lots of tips and advice to get you off on the right foot as you work to develop your speaking skills and learn to write Chinese characters. This article will […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: vocabulary writingHow to Say Hello in Chinese 👋 12 Chinese Greetings
by NatalieWhen you study Chinese vocabulary, one of the first things you’ll learn is how to say hello in Chinese. Greetings are a crucial part of any language, and “hello” is a particularly important phrase to know. In this […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: speaking vocabularyChinese Numbers from 1 to 999 & How to Use Them
As you may already know, we’ve recently begun offering Mandarin Chinese on our app and in our courses. Just like in any other language, knowing how to say Chinese numbers is a very important skill for beginners to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: pronunciation vocabularyHow to Speak Chinese: Tools & Techniques to Learn Mandarin
Learning how to speak Chinese is easy when you have access to the right tools! Even though the alphabet and phonetics are completely different from what you’re used to as an English speaker. Anyone can learn how to […]
Read MoreFiled Under: ChineseTagged With: pronunciation speakingBest Chinese Movies on Netflix + Movies for Mandarin Learners
Chinese movies are an excellent resource for those who want to learn Mandarin. Fortunately, there are many interesting Chinese movies on Netflix and other platforms. For this article, we’ve made a list of some of our favorites. Whether […]
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