When people first start learning Chinese, they sometimes don’t realize that learning the Pinyin romanization system is an important early step in the process. But just like any part of learning a language, Pinyin is a skill that needs to be practiced, not just knowledge to be learned. The path to Pinyin Ever since people … Read more
There are many things that make learning Chinese difficult for people who grew up speaking English. Besides the different sound system, different writing system and different grammar, Chinese also has a nearly completely dissimilar vocabulary. Unlike most learners of European languages, Chinese learners find that the two languages have no cognates and relatively few loanwords. … Read more
Everyone knows that vegetables are a vital part of a healthy diet. Let’s learn how to say some of our favorites in Chinese. Vegetables with the character 菜 In Chinese, the word for vegetables is 蔬菜 (shūcài). This 菜 character may be familiar if you’ve learned types of cuisine, as in: 我们吃中国菜吧！ (Wǒmen chī zhōngguó … Read more
Many dreams of going on vacation once in a while, especially to beautiful places like China. Sadly, the language barrier is a pain in the neck and significantly affects the quality of communication. That is why a translator comes in handy in these situations. However, what defines the best Chinese translator? Criteria for The Best … Read more
Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. You may be interested in learning Chinese for various reasons: for work, study, or personal interests. However, you might face much confusion when learning Chinese. First, there are many different dialects, such as Cantonese, Hokkien, and more. Here, we’ll focus on Mandarin Chinese, … Read more
Note: The mobile app does not support speaking and writing submissions for corrections at this time. These should be made on the website. For Chinese learners that are looking for an even more serious and consistent approach to studying Chinese, we are now offering daily teaching and writing corrections. To help you get started, please … Read more
Do you often find learning Chinese boring and dull? You flip through textbooks, go to classes, and memorize many vocabulary and grammar rules, but you don’t enjoy it. This makes it harder to continue having the motivation to study Chinese. That’s why you should use the immersion method – absorb Chinese media! And what better … Read more
Do you often feel lonely and unmotivated in your path of learning Chinese? We know how difficult it is to learn a foreign language without a fully immersive environment. Or is it? Nowadays, many channels help you find people with similar aims and passions, and Discord is one of them. We’re going to introduce this … Read more
Do you think pinyin is complicated? Don’t know how to type in pinyin to communicate in Chinese? Here, we’ll teach you how to type Chinese using the pinyin system on your phone and computer. Let’s dive in! The Basics of Typing in Pinyin Firstly, you have to grasp the basics of the pinyin system. The … Read more
Are you interested in studying or working in China? Or do you just want to test your Chinese abilities after learning it for a while? If so, you should try taking the HSK test. “What is HSK, and how do I prepare for it?” you may ask. Don’t worry. We’re here to give you some … Read more
