You’ll find that there are so many questions to be answered about life and culture in China, as well as about the Mandarin language itself. For this reason, I thought it important to discuss some of those language questions (and possible answers) here. I hope this list of frequently asked questions will be of benefit …
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- MANDARIN PhrasesThere are a few Mandarin phrases that will help you get by when it comes to the basics of communicating in the Chinese language. Let's take a look at some of the most common Mandarin phrases and how you can learn to say them! You'll see the following Mandarin phrases on this page, but you can also click on each of the graphics for these phrases bel […]
- How to WRITE Thank You in ChineseWriting thank you in Chinese begins with an understanding of the type and number of strokes. For most just starting to learn Chinese, this can seem a bit overwhelming, but when you break down the character XIE into three parts, then you can see just how easy it is to write thank you in Chinese! There are a total of 12 strokes for this one character, but it […]
- Saying "YES!" in ChineseSaying yes in Chinese is a bit more complicated than it is in English. So initially, it's probably better to go with the cheater's version, which is really like saying, "Okay," or "Fine." Although this phrase does work to let someone know that your answer is affirmative, you'll want to move on to the best way to say yes as […]
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Jul 31
Study Guide for Learning Chinese
Study Guide for Learning Chinese Thank you for your interest in the beginner’s study guide to learning Chinese. As an educator and also a Chinese learner myself, I’ve found how beneficial it is to understand first the key points about the journey and then to identify and FOCUS on what are the essentials for learning …
Jul 26
Stay Motivated
With the fundamentals in hand and the environment for learning Chinese, how do you plan to stay motivated over time? I’m so glad you asked! After we consider some of the answers possible, you’ll still find that the best solution is to make your goals as clear as possible. The clearer your goal, the more …
Apr 19
Chinese Language Dialogues for Daily Living
Chinese Language Dialogues for Daily Living Ever wanted a super practical guide for daily living?! With more than ten dialogues in Chinese characters, Chinese PinYin, and English, you’ll find this book extremely easy to use in learning how to speak Chinese! A Look at the Entire System In Learn to Speak Chinese I, we took …
Nov 29
Learn Chinese
Learn Chinese on Kindle Convenience of Learning Chinese on Kindle Learning Chinese really comes to life as you discover what it’s like to learn a language on an easy-to-use portable device. Thankfully, navigation on the kindle is easy and convenient, making learning Mandarin Chinese on the kindle an easy way to integrate a new …
Nov 29
The Second 100 Chinese Characters: Simplified Character Edition: The Quick and Easy Method to Learn the Second 100 Most Basic Chinese Characters (Tuttle Language Library) Review
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Nov 26
Learn Chinese Through Song!: The Popular Chinese Nursery Rhyme (Baby’s First Words in Chinese): Two Tigers (Mandarin Chinese and English Edition) Review
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Nov 24
Learn Chinese through Songs and Rhymes Review
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