Mandarin Monday: Using Podcasts and WeChat to Step Up Your Chinese Study
“Talk to locals,” “Speak it daily,” “Always practice.” These are my mantras in learning (or…
Browsing: Mandarin Monday
From Top to Bottom: Check out Your Rental in Every Spot to Avoid Living in a Mess
The Basics How long ago was the apartment renovated? 上次装修是什么时候？Shàngcì zhuāngxiū shì shénme shíhou?…
Mandarin Monday: How to Order a Jiānbing in Mandarin
Ubiquitous. Delicious. Not entirely nutritious. You can find them on the street in Beijing and…
Mandarin Monday: Learn Inspirational Chinese Proverbs Both Real and Fake
China’s location halfway around the world is no obstacle to the profound influence it has had…
Mandarin Monday: Spring Is Here So Make Your Chinese Blossom Too
After a long wait, spring is finally here! Well, technically. Today marks the vernal equinox…
Mandarin Monday: The First 100 Characters Every Beginner Needs to Memorize
Just months before arriving in Beijing, I asked my Chinese friend to give me a…
Step Up Your Mandarin: Easy Way to Learn Chinese Tones
Learning Mandarin is indeed a difficult task for us adults. I tried joining a Mandarin…