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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

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

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
Common mistakes learning Chinese

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

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

Five Ways To Improve Your Chinese Pronunciation

Chinese Mandarin is often considered one of the hardest languages for English speakers to learn. Not just because the writing system is so different, but because your mouth and voice make very differe…

15/02/2022