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Three Classic Chinese Games to Help You Learn Mandarin

Curious about classic Chinese games? Check the article for details, history and instructions!

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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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Top 5 Language Learning Mistakes and Myths Debunked

Like any other activity that requires time, effort and skill, language learning is saturated with strong theories and opinions about what can or cannot be done. "Move abroad, otherwise

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A Complete Guide to Learning Chinese Online for Free

You want to learn Chinese, but you don't have the time or money. Learning Chinese has become popular lately for a variety of reasons. Trying to find quality Chinese courses

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The Ultimate Guide to Business Words You Need to Learn in Chinese

Assuming that you aren't a beginner at learning Chinese and you want to take your career further by doing business in China, here are some words and phrases you need

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How to Say the Chinese New Year Animals in Mandarin

The twelve Chinese New Year animals represent the Zodiac. Learn what each of them mean and how you can say Zodiac animal you are in Chinese.

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3 Steps to Master Pronunciation in Any Language

Pronunciation can take its toll on our self-confidence. The awkward silences and the way our tongues just seem to be against us when it's time to actually talk! And all

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5 Crucial Methods for Memorizing Chinese Characters

Ever felt completely stranded when failed by a translation app? Experienced a jolt of terror when given a Chinese food menu with no pictures? Being able to recognise Chinese characters

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The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Food and Dishes for Mandarin Learners

Eating to learn, learning to eat as a Mandarin Chinese learner Chinese food is often the keystone in many people's lives. A solid foundation of food vocabulary will boost your

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Learning Mandarin: 6 Steps to Eating Out in Chinese

Learning Mandarin Chinese for eating out? From where to eat, the restaurant menu, table manners and etiquettes to Chinese dishes and how to split the bills.

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9 Reasons You Should Take Your Company Abroad

Looking to expand your business to other countries? There are many benefits of taking your business to the international level, specifically in countries like China, Brazil, and Mexico. From tax

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The Truth About Why You Can't Learn a New Language

Bored, tired and overwhelmed. Learning a new language can be exhausting. Comparing yourself to that amazingly fluent student in your language course? Feeling so bored you can't even picture yourself

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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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The Ultimate Guide to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival and learn Mandarin! Traditional Chinese praise and worship, Moon Goddess myths and legends, outdoor lanterns and mooncake!

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Top 10 Best Movies to Learn Chinese

Want to learn Chinese? Learn Mandarin through Chinese movies - action films, martial arts movies, rom coms, animated cartoons or the best fantasy movies!

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7 Ways to Learn Chinese and Find Love

Single Chinese language learner looking for love? Matchmakers, good chat-up lines and online dating sites, find love and romance whilst learning Mandarin!

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3 Benefits of Thinking in Your Native Language

Raise your hand if you have been told this in the past: "If you want to learn a new language, you have to stop thinking in your native language!

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China Travel: 10 Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Learn Chinese

Love 'em or hate 'em, trials and tribulations are all part of the Chinese language learning journey. From greetings and Chinese names to Chinese food menus and check-in desks, here are 10 ways to use your Mandarin skills during your China travels!

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The Mandarin Learner’s Guide to Haggling: 10 Keys to Success

The best ways to save money as a Mandarin learner and haggler? Feign disinterest, be polite and use good Chinese bartering words - the key to success!

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How to Speak Chinese With Your Body: A Guide to Chinese Body Language

You may have heard that language is 90% non-verbal, but you might be surprised to hear that Chinese non-verbal cues are different than those in your own country. Here's what you need to know to make sure that your body language matches what you’re trying to say.

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5 Problems Only Language Learners Will Understand - and How to Fix Them

Sometimes you could swear your brain is your worst enemy. You keep forgetting words, getting stuck when you try explaining yourself, or failing to understand native speakers after studying for

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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

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Learning a Foreign Language? 10 Steps Guaranteed to Step Up Your Game

Learning a foreign language could be the challenge of your life. It requires focus, consistency, discipline, courage to put yourself out there and expose yourself to the target language. But

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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

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How to Say Jia You, Lao Wai, and 4 Other Strange Chinese Translations

When it comes to Chinese, strange translations are not unique. But behind those funny translations lies a language which fundamentally works differently. Each character comes imbued with meaning, and that means that longer ‘words’ which combine characters, can actually be seen in different ways.