So, you’ve started the long interesting path called ‘learning Mandarin Chinese’, but what should you learn first? Characters and how to write them? Or would spoken Mandarin serve better? Really,…
The relationship between couples is just like sugar—sweet and sticky; while between friends, it is passion and energy; it is caring and protective within family members. It is cooperative and…
Writing can reflect a writer’s power of thought and language organization skills. It is critical to master Chinese writing if you want to take your Chinese to the next level…
Chinese text is traditionally written from top to bottom in vertical columns, running from the right side of the page to the left side. However, modern Chinese mimics the Western…
In the northern hemisphere, July usually means summer. China is no exception. When the time comes many people put their work aside to start some trips simply because it’s easy…
For many language learners, achieving fluency in Mandarin can seem like a distant dream. Tones and sounds are tricky, even for experienced learners The journey to mastering Mandarin pronunciation is…
Hello Mandarin learners! This month’s Book review shall be on Shao Lan’s much awaited book-Chineasy! This new book continues and expands the content on the famous Facebook page “Chineasy”. Thumbs…
Chinese Hacks Chinese hacks is a compelling and easy-to-use blog that not only allows you to read about other people’s experiences with learning Chinese but also provides you with valuable resources,…
Hello DigMandarin audiences! Are any of you excited for the FIFA World Cup that begins this Thursday? Here in Brazil, everybody is looking forward to the Brazil X Croatia game…