Learning to Write in Chinese: An Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
The art of writing is not just a means of communication; it’s a bridge to deeper cultural and historical realms, especially when it comes to languages with rich traditions like…
The art of writing is not just a means of communication; it’s a bridge to deeper cultural and historical realms, especially when it comes to languages with rich traditions like…
Learning our native language is one of our earliest experiences that irreversibly shapes how we perceive the world. Did you know that your native language even shapes how you hear…
Being able to write by hand in English is a skill we often take for granted. It’s a fine motor skill requiring both dexterity and muscle memory that we’ve carefully…
In the era of self-published webnovels and TikToks that teach you 10 different ways to say “Hello,” learning a language has become more accessible than ever before. The number of…
“You’re learning Chinese? Why don’t you just pick something easier?” “Are you sure you want to do that? It’s going to take forever.” “I could never learn such an intimidating…
Montreal has a worldwide reputation as one of North America’s only bilingual cities with two official languages, English and French. However, with a growing Chinese diaspora, the city also has…
How many Chinese characters do you need to know in order to be “fluent”? Well, on average, native Chinese speakers will have a vocabulary of approximately 8,000 characters, and the…
‘Comprehensible Input’ has become one of the biggest language learning buzzwords in recent years. It pops up in reference to YouTube videos, podcasts, articles, web novels, and even TikToks! But…
YouTube is packed full of great content for learning Mandarin Chinese. You can find video lessons that cover a wide range of subjects, and they are totally free. #1: YangYang…