Learning Chinese can be a daunting task for anyone, especially if you are starting from scratch as I did more than ten years ago. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, learning the language opens a world of opportunities and cultural …
While Mandarin seems intimidating for new learners, the grammar and syntax of Mandarin Chinese is surprisingly simple. What is most challenging for new Chinese learners has always been the speaking tones. Imagine knowing what you want to say exactly but not being able to communicate …
Chinese is becoming more and more popular worldwide, with people from different countries embracing it as a global language. This highlights the importance of learning Chinese. However, non-native speakers face challenges in mastering the language, mainly because they are not exposed to a Chinese-speaking environment. …
As a Chinese teacher, I often get asked how to learn Chinese without being in a Chinese-speaking environment. If you are facing this challenge or wondering the same thing, you might be interested in Carlos’s story.
Carlos is from Brazil, and his father was a …
When it comes to children learning Mandarin, one of the challenges they may encounter is listening. Many kids learning Chinese can read or even write much better than they can compenhend people speaking Mandarin. So what is the best way to tackcle this challenge? Let’s …
We’ve all heard about the advantages of raising a bilingual child – improved cognitive abilities, better job prospects, and increased cultural awareness. But these are abstract concepts. To get a better idea of what specific benefits raising a bilingual kid will incur, let’s read a …
With the increasing prominence of the Chinese economy in today’s society, parents are enthusiastically recognizing the value of their children learning the Chinese language. Renowned personalities like Jim Rogers and Mark Zuckerberg have even enrolled their own kids in Mandarin classes. But let’s admit it, …
I’m Jennifer Zhu from eChineseLearning, a teacher with 17 years of experience teaching Chinese to adult learners. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of instructing a diverse range of students. Interestingly, many of my friends often approach me with a common question: can we …
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder, and CEO of Facebook, is known for his interest in learning Mandarin Chinese. In fact, he has been studying the language for several years and has even given interviews and speeches in Chinese. But what is perhaps even more surprising is …
Playing with toys is an essential component of a child’s development. It helps children to develop important skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and even socialization. In this article, we’ll be recommending some of the best traditional Chinese toys for kids that are both fun and …
Hey! Reading month is coming up! All you Chinese learners out there, check out these three kinds of books! Let’s level up our Chinese together!!
If you are new to Chinese, try starting with bilingual versions of classic works! For example, The Little …
As the world celebrates World Book Day, it’s an excellent time to encourage your children to read some books. For non-Chinese children interested in learning Chinese, reading Chinese books can be a fun and engaging way to learn new words and phrases. It can also …
The 24 solar terms, also known as the Chinese 24 solar terms or the 24 jiéqì, is a traditional system used in East Asia to divide the solar year into 24 parts. Each solar term corresponds to a particular astronomical event or natural phenomenon …
Jim Rogers is a famous American investor who loves Chinese culture and used to travel around mainland China by motorcycle in the 1980s.
Rogers’ daughters, Happy Rogers & Bee Rogers, are quite fluent in Mandarin Chinese. At the end of 2017, a video of Happy …
Have you been following any trending drama events lately? If so, do you know any Chinese words about trending drama events? Here are five must-know Chinese words you won’t want to miss.
Xi jing 戏 精 Drama Queen
Refers to people who act out of …
Learning Chinese can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids, but it can also be a challenging one. As a parent, there are many ways you can help your child enjoy learning Chinese and develop a lifelong love of the language. Here are five …
Parents with no Chinese background, may wonder: Do their children need to watch cartoons to learn Chinese? Isn’t watching cartoons a waste of learning time? Actually, the answer is “not at all.” For many non-Chinese children, Chinese cartoons offer a more realistic language environment …
Chinese culture is profound with a long history, and this includes Chinese food culture. In China, there are various kinds of cuisines. Have you ever tasted any of them? Today, let’s learn something about these mouthwatering Chinese foods!
As one of the leading language-teaching …
Do you know that China dropped its quarantine requirements for international arrivals starting January 8th? How long has it been since you’ve been to the beautiful country? Next time when you visit the country, it’s suggested that you choose these following emerging cities rather than …
