Is it really possible to learn Chinese? Yes. At first it goes slower than European languages, because Chinese has tones, characters and very different grammar. More time, diligence and ideally a teacher’s help is needed to master the basics. After that – it’s like any other language: you learn new words, phrases, practice speaking fluency […]
Chinese writing, or hanzi, scares most foreigners. Thousands of hieroglyphs, their appearance and sounds discourage the desire to comprehend the most widespread language on the planet. The Chinese do not have an alphabet per se, so it is difficult for a Westerner to understand where to start learning. We grasp literacy first with letters, then […]
You probably know that many Chinese learners prefer to study Chinese using films and TV series. Today we want to share with you proven methods for learning Chinese using video. So let’s get started 我们开始吧. You learn and have fun at the same time. It’s no secret that Chinese films are not shown very often […]
Many parents have expressed concerns about their children’s messy and illegible Chinese handwriting. They worry that such poor handwriting may affect their children’s interest and confidence in learning Chinese. To help children develop beautiful and legible Chinese handwriting, it is essential to cultivate good writing habits. However, forming these habits is not a short-term task, […]
Whether you’re someone who wants to learn Chinese, someone who needs it for work, someone aiming for the HSK, or in various other situations, there are common principles that apply to any goal. Please take the time to read this post about the secret to learn chinese from a yoga perspective, as it may provide […]
In Chinese, there are various expressions for “family” and “relatives,” which can be complicated. However, when it comes to parents and siblings, the Chinese terms are relatively easy to remember. Especially for father, it is “爸爸 (bàba)” and for mother, it is “妈妈 (māma),” which sound similar to their English counterparts. On the other hand, […]
To fulfill your wish as a cat lover, this article brings you a “Cat Special” edition. From the basics of pronunciation of how to Say Cat in Chinese to various cat breeds in China and even some cat trivia… it’s a must-see for cat enthusiasts! The love for cute animals and pets transcends borders worldwide. […]
Welcome to this scripted webinar based on a GoEastMandarin’s online Chinese language course titled “Do All Chinese People Speak Mandarin? Putonghua VS Chinese Dialects.” In this article, we provide a detailed transcription of the webinar, allowing you to delve into the fascinating topic of Mandarin and Chinese dialects. Whether you missed the original video or […]
Many experts evaluated the impact of learning a foreign on professional growth opportunities, finding that you can expect an 11% to 32% increase in wages depending on the chosen language. And that’s not all. Other research studies found that learning a foreign language increases creativity and critical thinking across the board. But did you know that learning […]
Are you concerned about how your child will fare in the professional world? This is a fairly reasonable concern as competition for career opportunities is becoming more intense and globalized. But what if we were to tell you that you can change everything for your child’s future by putting them in a Chinese class? Increase […]