How to master all three languages: Chinese, Japanese and Korean?
If you’re interested in learning the three languages of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, Chinese characters are the key. You can opt not to learn Chinese characters, or even delay doing…
Can the Chinese Actually Understand the Japanese and Korean languages?
What are the differences between Chinese, Japanese, and Korean (collectively called CJK, for short)? Are Chinese characters (hànzì) the same as Japanese kanji and Korean hanja? You are not alone…
How to Choose Your very Own Chinese Name
One of the first things that might surprise you when you meet a Chinese native speaker for the first time is that the name they use to introduce themselves to…
Learning Chinese as an Adult VS as a Child
When I first came to China, I knew all of two words, “nǐ hǎo” (你好, “hello”), and “xièxie” (谢谢, “thanks”). It took me over three years to get from there…
How To Start Speaking Mandarin Chinese Very Quickly – An unconventional fast-track model to cut your time to fluency by 50%
Chat to Learn Chinese About 13% of the world’s population speaks Mandarin Chinese. Have you ever wished you could speak fluent Chinese with a native speaker? You might be thinking,…
8 Tips to Guide You Bargaining in China
One of the many things China is famous for is the many different types of markets all over the country. From gorgeous silk scarves and fashionable clothes, to designer bags…
10 Chinese Travel Superstitions
In the immortal words of Hans Christian Andersen, “to travel is to live.” But the question then becomes, where do you live when you travel? A hotel? A hostel?? A…
China Survival Tips: How to Hail a Shanghai Cab
The subtitle for this article was going to be “why won’t the taxi stop when the light is on and my hand is clearly waving in the air as if…
Top Tips for Learning Chinese through Language Exchange
Imagine if you could have your own private Mandarin Chinese tutor, completely for free. Sounds impossible, right? Actually, there is a way you can have a lesson like this -…