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
When you think about beach holidays, China might not be the first country that comes to mind. But both China and Taiwan are home to some of the most beautiful, Instagrammable beaches on the planet. …
15/01/2024
Tourism
Despite some Chinese musical instruments having thousands of years of history behind them, and many having not changed in all this time, many are still widely used to this day. Both in traditional and…
15/12/2023
Culture
In both English and Chinese grammar, complements are words that complete the meaning of a sentence. They usually come after a verb, and sometimes also an adjective. In Chinese grammar, a complement ca…
15/11/2023
Did you know that one of the best times to travel to China is during the autumn? With the weather now cooler and the leaves on the trees turning red and gold, it’s the perfect time to take in beaut…
14/10/2023
Off the top of your head, how many Taiwanese brands can you name? If none come to mind right away, you might be surprised how many you may already know. In 2022, Taiwan came in as the 16th largest …
15/09/2023
Have you been learning Mandarin for a little while and are wondering how to assess your Chinese level? There are several different ways to test your skills, depending on what area of skills you want t…
15/08/2023
You might already know that there are several different kinds of visas for visiting China as a foreigner. Whether you’re a tourist, visiting family, intending to work in China or visiting for diplomat…
18/07/2023
A rookie mistake to make when visiting another country is to assume that its culture has the same etiquette and habits as your own. This can lead to unintentional and embarrassing moments. To prepa…
15/06/2023
Learning Chinese out of personal interest, because you want to visit China, or just for fun? The chances are that the Mandarin you’re learning now is everyday Chinese. But if you’re considering wor…
16/05/2023
