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Seven Famous Traditional Chinese Musical Instruments

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

Seven Chinese Grammar Complements You Need To Know

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

Language Learning

Five must-see destinations in China during autumn

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

Tourism

Five Famous Taiwanese Brands That Have Gone Global

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

Culture

How to assess your Mandarin level

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

Language Learning

How To Visit China With A Transit Visa

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

Tourism

Eight Chinese Etiquette Rules You Should Know

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

Culture

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The Differences Between Everyday and Business Chinese

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

Language Learning

How to maximise your learning experience in Taiwan

In our article about how to make your learning experience in China go further, we talked about the amazing benefits of spending time in both a big city and a small one during your homestay Mandarin le…

15/04/2023

Tourism

How locals spend their leisure time in China

Like many, people in China take their leisure time very seriously. And just like in Western countries, pastimes like shopping, gaming, hitting the latest cafes and restaurants and getting the latest n…

16/03/2023

Culture