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How Taiwanese Mandarin Differs from Standard Beijing Mandarin

You may already know that, while Mandarin is generally written in Simplified Chinese in Mainland China, it’s written in Traditional Chinese in Taiwan. But did you know that there are a few differences…

21/02/2023

Language Learning

Top 5 Apps For Travelling In Taiwan

Preparing for your first trip to Taiwan is super exciting, but with all the fantastic things to do there, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start. Luckily there are plenty of apps to help y…

16/01/2023

Tourism

Five Festivals In Taiwan You Should See

While it’s tempting to want to visit during well-known Chinese festivals like Chinese New Year, Taiwan’s rich, diverse blend of cultures means the island has many of its own unique festivals. Here …

17/12/2022

Culture

Why You Should Start Learning Chinese Online

One of the best ways to make the most out of a trip abroad is to learn the local lingo ahead of your trip. And if you’re planning on travelling to a Chinese-speaking country, you might be hoping to le…

14/11/2022

Language Learning

Four Top Taiwan Travel Tips To Know Before You Go

Whether you’re a city breaker, adventurous hiker or beach bunny, Taiwan is a fantastic place to visit as it truly has something for everyone. If Taiwan is on your travel list, here are four tips to…

16/10/2022

Tourism

Find Your New Favourite Noodle Dish in China

You may already know that noodles originate from China. But did you know that the oldest bowl of noodles ever found was a 4,000-year-old bowl of la mian? A tasty meal since the Han dynasty, noodles…

19/09/2022

Culture

Top Five Mistakes When Learning Chinese

Making mistakes when learning Chinese – or any new language – is inevitable and all part of the learning process. But there are a few common mistakes when learning Mandarin that you can keep in mind a…

16/08/2022

Language Learning

Three more must-see UNESCO sites in China

In the first part of our UNESCO series, we covered two amazing, must-see places in China – the Great Wall of China and Nine Villages Valley. With over 50 sites in China officially recognised as World …

16/07/2022

Tourism

Five Different Types of Markets in China

With a huge variety of locally-produced goodies to discover, China is a shopping lover's paradise. There are plenty of modern shopping centres, but if you want to shop like a local, you’ll want to hit…

15/06/2022

Culture

Chinese Idioms And The Stories Behind Them

When do three men make a tiger? When they’re part of a Chinese idiom. Chinese idioms are often known as 成语 ‘chéngyǔ’, and are usually made up of four characters. They can either be a non-literal fi…

17/05/2022

Language Learning