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10 Grammar Tips for Chinese Beginners

Every one who has tried to learn a new language has probably experienced the frustration of wanting to say something, knowing all the right words, but just not being able to put them together in the right way. Chinese is no exception with rigid grammar structures and words like 了

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Chinese Conversation Tips: How to Talk to Strangers

When you're ready to take your Mandarin Chinese skills to the streets for some real life practice, how do you address people you've never met? Make sure you get off on the right foot and read these tips!

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An Introduction To Measure Words In Mandarin Chinese

One of the unexpected challenges of learning Mandarin Chinese is mastering measure words. As a beginner it is one of the most challenging things to learn because there is no correlate in English. Here's a guide to the most common measure words and how you can best learn them.

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Being Polite in Chinese: Watch Out for These 3 Important Things

Here are some things to be aware of when learning to speak Chinese in a setting where politeness counts.

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5 Conversation Topics for Chinese Beginners

After learning some Chinese vocabulary and expressions, what should you talk about when you want to start practicing your Chinese with native speakers? Finding out what the Chinese like to gossip about can help you break the ice and start making friends! Try the five conversation topics we recommend for

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5 Interesting Online Games to Improve Your Chinese Pinyin

Why Is Pinyin Important for Learning Chinese? Pinyin ( 拼音, pīnyīn) is the foundation of learning Chinese if you are not a native Chinese speaker. Pinyin helps you pronounce the Chinese words accurately and fluently because with the pinyin knowledge, you speak with higher precision when you know the difference among

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The Best Chinese Words to Practice as a Beginner: The Definitive List Part 2

Welcome to part 2 of the Best Chinese Words to Practice as a Beginner: The Definitive List. Whilst previously we covered initial sounds, now we're going to make a start on finals. If you missed The Definitive List: Part 1, be sure to take a look and add those words