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Top 10 Reasons Why Real-Life Chinese Beats Textbooks

There’s nothing wrong with learning a new language with the help of a textbook. After all, you need to learn to walk before you can run – and learning any new language involves getting to grips with a…

13/03/2025

Language Learning

How To Take The High-Speed Rail In China

While bullet trains are often more associated with Japan, China’s 高铁 gāotiě ('high-speed rail') is the longest high-speed rail network in the world. While it’s tempting to hop on a plane to travel …

15/10/2024

Tourism

The Round Table: Family Tradition and Unity

Welcome to our blog takeover, where we invite you to explore the vibrant narratives and cultural insights shared by our community. Today, we're excited to feature Lily, a talented writer from China, w…

19/09/2024

Culture

Top 15 Phrases For Travelling In China

Excited about travelling to China? Whether you’re studying or working abroad or just going for a holiday, there’s nothing like experiencing a new place, enjoying the tasty local cuisine and seeing fam…

15/08/2024

Language Learning

How To Avoid Crowds In Chongqing – Travel Blog

As we squeezed our way out of the cable car, people spilling from the gondola like frozen peas pouring out of a bag, we stepped out of the station and towards the road. On the other side was 龙门浩老街 …

15/07/2024

Tourism

Which Chinese Food and Drink Traditions Are Still Around?

Can you handle a fifth call to 干杯 gānbēi (‘dry cup’) or know how to say ‘thank you’ for tea without words? In our previous interview article, our half Malaysian-Chinese copywriter, Natasha, asked h…

14/06/2024

Culture

Top 10 Chinese Internet Slang You Need To Know

How well do you know your Chinese internet slang? Does seeing your neighbour’s new car turn you into a ‘lemon spirit’, or are you ‘eating soil’ after an unexpected expense? Languages are constantly…

15/05/2024

Language Learning

Six Of The Coolest Neighbourhoods In Shanghai

From sweeping skyscrapers to ancient temples, and being the third most populous city in the whole world, there’s something in Shanghai for everyone. With so much to see in this huge, modern city, d…

15/04/2024

Tourism

Are These Family Chinese Traditions Still Going Strong?

With Chinese history spanning thousands of years, it’s no wonder that there are many ancient customs still practised today. While famous traditions like 红包 hóng bāo (red packets) and 舞狮 wǔ shī (lio…

12/03/2024

Culture

How To Start Learning Chinese On Your Own

Wondering how to start learning Chinese on your own, and not sure of the best way to go about it? The good news is that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and any start is a good start. However…

15/02/2024

Language Learning