Tips and Tricks for Learning Chinese with ChatGPT
I began learning Mandarin seven years ago, at a time when online resources for learning Chinese were – relative to today – still lagging behind in the stone age. The…
Learn Chinese in Montreal: Which Classes and Tutors are Right for You?
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…
A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Learning Books
Learning Chinese is a journey filled with both challenges and rewards. For Chinese learners, the initial hurdles include mastering the tonal nature of the language and understanding its complex characters.…
Mastering the Suffix 儿: A Guide to “Erhua” in Mandarin Chinese
Picture yourself as a keen-eyed observer, noticing the subtle variations in expressions like “here” or “there,” your interest piqued by the dual forms of 这里/这儿(zhè lǐ/zhèr) and 那里/那儿(nà lǐ/nàr). This…
The Ultimate Business Chinese Test (BCT) Guide
When it comes to entering a professional Chinese business setting, it is crucial to have sound knowledge of the language used in business contexts. Ordinary daily expressions will fall short.…
All about the New HSK 7-9 Test
Finally, the New HSK 7-9 test is coming! As the advanced Chinese levels, the new HSK 7-9 bands get a lot of attention since its standards were released. Now, the…
Read Between the Lines: 15 Common Chinese Euphemisms
Unlocking the hidden mysteries of the Chinese language can be a fascinating journey. You’ve mastered countless words and sentence structures, yet there are times when comprehension eludes you. Imagine encountering…
Resources for Improving Chinese
Although Chinese is a very difficult language, I’ve found that with hard work and motivation, you can reach your Chinese goals! Despite only starting Chinese a few years ago, I…
How to Stay Motivated to Keep Learning Chinese? – Keep Calm and Learn Chinese
Let’s be honest – learning Chinese is not easy. And what could be the most difficult thing for a learner after spending several years studying Chinese? Could it be expressing…