Learning Chinese characters can seem like an impossible feat. With over 50,000 distinct characters in existence and 2,500 commonly used ones necessary for literacy, memorizing them all appears daunting. However, there are effective strategies and tools available to make learning Chinese characters approachable. With smart goal-setting, spaced repetition, stroke order writing, etymology understanding, and multimedia […]
With over 1.2 billion native speakers, Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. But is it worth the effort to learn? In today’s globalized society, the answer is a resounding yes. Here are the key reasons why learning Chinese can provide tremendous personal and professional benefits. China’s Growing Economic Dominance China has the […]
Learning Chinese is often considered one of the most difficult languages for native English speakers to pick up. With a completely different writing system, complex tones, and unique grammar structures, mastering Chinese can seem like an intimidating task. However, with the right strategies and persistence, conquering Chinese is completely achievable. Here are the 10 biggest […]
Chinese is quickly becoming one of the most popular languages for English speakers to learn. With over 1.4 billion native speakers, Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. As China continues to grow in economic and political power on the global stage, more and more people are considering learning Chinese to broaden […]
Learning Chinese can seem like an intimidating undertaking for many beginners. With a vastly different writing system, complex tonal system, and unique grammar structures, Chinese presents some unique challenges compared to other popular languages like Spanish or French. However, don’t let that scare you off! With the right mindset and learning approach, anyone can start […]
If you look at two-character words (and most Chinese words are two characters), there are 16 possible tonal pairs. Or rather 20, since we have 4 main tones + neutral fifth tone. (If you pronounce individual tones well, that doesn’t count. For beginners, two tones together are somehow harder than those two tones individually. That […]
The writing system used throughout mainland China is known as “Simplified Chinese characters.” On the other hand, “Traditional Chinese characters” are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. It’s fascinating how one language can have two different writing systems, isn’t it? China’s land area is approximately 25 times that of Japan, and even within China, […]
Please check this post of Goeast for the updated HSK 2024 Exam dates & details Here are the 2023 HSK exam times if you’re looking to test your Chinese language skills, or need to obtain an HSK certificate for your visa, company, or university. The below dates are published by the official organization, Chinese Testing […]
TikTok can be whatever you make of it — a black hole of wasting time watching entertaining videos, but you can also engage with educational videos to let the algorithm know you like learning Mandarin! You can also search hashtags such as #learnmandarin or #learnchineseforbeginners — or even your HSK level, such as #HSK3 — […]
Chinese is often seen as one of the most difficult languages to learn. While it does take a longer-than-average time (compared to other languages) to learn, it is not as difficult as many people think it is. Here we answer the question ‘How long does it take to learn Chinese’ in two ways? A not […]