150 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 vocabularyMandarin Chinese 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 speakingThe Best Chinese Movies on Netflix + Chinese 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 […]
Read MoreSo You Want to Learn Chinese… Here’s How
Want to learn Chinese? Here's our advice for anyone starting this long but exciting adventure. Plus, answers to burning questions like: why, how, and how long!Filed Under: ChineseTagged With: learning techniquesUnderstanding the Chinese HSK Test
by GuestThe HSK, short for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, is the standard Chinese proficiency test for non-native speakers all over the world. If you’re familiar with the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), it might be helpful to […]
Read MoreAdvice on Finding the Right Chinese Language Partner and Maximizing Your Time Together
by Lance DevoreMandarin textbooks and Chinese language learning apps are great resources. But to be frank, if you want to achieve fluency in Chinese, you also need Chinese speakers consistently in your life. In this guide, we’re going to give […]
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