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10 years of articles written by Chinese language learning experts covering everything you'd want to know about Chinese culture and language learning best practices.

Names of Animals in Chinese are WAY Better Than in English!

TANNER BRADEN | OCTOBER 22, 2021

While English seems to have no rhyme or reason to how the names of animals are chosen, Chinese animal names are very logical and sometimes DOWNRIGHT HILARIOUS!

Learn These 5 Characters and the Rest Will be a Piece of Cake

ASHLEY LABRIE | OCTOBER 01, 2021

Think writing Chinese characters is difficult? Learn these 5 crazy characters and you'll eat the rest for breakfast!

3 Things in Marvel's Shang-Chi That You’ll Miss If You Don’t Speak Chinese

TANNER BRADEN | SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Shang-Chi has tons of fantastic Chinese culture and language throughout, and this blog post highlights 3 pieces that only Chinese speakers will understand!

When is a Glass a Glass? How To Tell if a Container is a Noun or a Measure Word in Chinese

ASHLEY LABRIE | AUGUST 27, 2021

Chinese measure words can be a little tricky at first! In this post we'll help you figure out when a container like a glass is a noun or a measure word.

10 Best Videos from Viral Sensation Liziqi for Immersing Yourself in Chinese Culture

TANNER BRADEN | MARCH 26, 2021

Discover a new way to immerse yourself in the wonder of Chinese culture and learn Chinese with these 10 videos by YouTuber Liziqi.

Chinese Holidays and Traditional Festivals in 2021

YANGYANG CHENG | MARCH 12, 2021

Download our handy calendar graphic with the most important Chinese holidays and traditional festivals in 2021!

4 Great Ways to Practice Reading Chinese

ASHLEY LABRIE | DECEMBER 04, 2020

The time to start practicing reading in Chinese is now!

All About Our Six Course Bundle

YANGYANG CHENG | NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Our 3 conversational courses and 3 Chinese character courses, together in a bundle with a built in discount!

Meeting Someone Through Texting in Chinese | Practical Chat Story - Beginner Level and Up

ASHLEY LABRIE | NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Learn how to meet someone through texting in Chinese with this fun video chat story!

4 Chinese Dramas to Watch on Amazon Prime

KATIE RAPP | NOVEMBER 17, 2020

These are the top 4 Chinese Dramas I have watched to help me learn Mandarin and explore Chinese culture and history.

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