Let’s face it. Some aspects of speaking an entirely new language can often be confusing. But Chinese language takes the meaning of “confusing” to a whole new level of challenge, especially as far as it’s homophones are concerned. Pinyin is used to distinguish among the …
In America, when you think of stand-up comedy, you might think of a comedian spouting anecdotal stories and off the wall jokes on stage alone.
While in China, the popular comedy styles include a type of comedic dialogue called “crosstalk” as well as witty skits …
We love getting questions from our students! And recently, one of our students asked how to learn and remember Chinese characters quickly. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Chinese characters are very profound and interesting, and they are especially helpful while learning Chinese; what’s more, …
Answer: 1. C 2. B
Please listen to the audio clips carefully. A. 流 (Liú) flow; drift; move; wander
B. 留 (Liú) remain; stay; ask sb. to stay; keep sb. where he is
C. 六 (Liù) six
D. 牛 (Niú) cattle; ox; a …
Have you ever heard a Chinese tongue twister? You may have but not even realized it. A tongue twister is a type of oral literature, which is a unique form of language art in Chinese folk literature. It can help people exercise eloquence, correct pronunciation, …
In the first part of this two-part article, we learned about the stories of “孟姜女哭长城 (Mèng Jiāng Nǚ Kū ChángChéng) Lady Meng Jiang’s Bitter Weeping” and “梁山伯与祝英台 (Liáng Shānbó Yǔ Zhù Yīngtái) The Butterfly Lovers.” While in today’s second half, we will go over the …
Vocabulary plays an important role in learning new languages and Chinese is no exception.
Of course, attending a regular course is essential but it may not be enough. Everybody has a different learning style, as well.
Here are 6 smart ways to quickly improve your …
Offered only in November at designated test centers, the SAT Chinese test evaluates students’ ability to understand spoken and written Mandarin Chinese in the context of contemporary Chinese culture. Students take the SAT Chinese test to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like …
Lucy: Nǐ tōngguò shèn me fāngshì xuéxí pīnyīn ne? Lucy: 你通过什么方式学习拼音呢？ Lucy: How do you learn Pinyin?
Denny: Wǒ yòng zhèngyīn wànlǐ háng xuéxí pīnyīn. Denny: 我用正音万里行学习拼音。 Denny: I use the Zhengyin miles to learn Pinyin.
Lucy: Tā shì shénme ne? Lucy: …
Let’s face it: The Internet has changed everything. And, “everything” includes Mandarin Chinese language learning! Years ago, the classroom and textbooks were the only resources available to begin learning Chinese. However, with recent online resources emerging, learning Mandarin Chinese is easier and more accessible than …
(1) 你好！香蕉多少钱一 ___ (jīn)？ (2) 妈妈的头发很 ___ (cháng)。 (3) 服务员，我想要一杯 ___ (shuǐ)。 (4) 一边走路一边玩手机对眼睛不 ___ (hǎo)。 (5) 只要明天不 ___ (xià) 雨，我们就去打网球。
…I get asked all the time by my students the same question: What books are really gonna help me get ahead in Chinese? There are many, many Mandarin Chinese textbooks out there. It can be a gamble to choose which one is going to be …
While learning Chinese expressions, it’s important that you understand the literal meaning and also the figurative meaning as well. Knowing the figurative meaning will help you apply the language to the appropriate situation, while knowing the literal meaning will help you avoid embarrassing or …
The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
…I get asked all the time by prospective students, new students, or even seasoned students–“How do I improve my spoken Chinese?” And not only do they want to know the answer to that question, they also want to know: “How can I do it fast?” …
Answer: A Analysis: The pinyin of “中文” is zhōng wén which uses the first tone and second tone accordingly. So, the answer is A.
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Quite often, I receive messages from parents outside China who would like some guidance and suggestions on how to motivate their children to learn Mandarin Chinese and what goals to set. While standardized tests may only motivate some students, I do find that the AP …
In a recent lesson, I shared with you some of my classroom tips for practicing your Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. In today’s lesson, I will do the same, but with another essential aspect of the Chinese language, the enriching act of writing Chinese characters. Usually, …
Learning Chinese has one specific challenge in its early stages: pronunciation. The tonal sounds of Mandarin Chinese will be a challenge that you will have to overcome. A Mandarin Chinese learner will have to exercise and train their mouths to create the Mandarin Chinese pronunciation …
