As the most widely spoken first language in the world, Mandarin Chinese is a language with a rich tradition and a mellifluous sound. If you’re interested in learning how to speak this language, there’s no better way to do so than to immerse yourself in the native Mandarin-speaking culture. With…
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Out of the eight different foreign language advanced placement exams offered by the testing agency the College Board, the Advanced Placement Chinese Language and Culture exam is by far one of the most popular. This makes a lot of sense, given that Mandarin Chinese is one of the most commonly…
If you’re thinking about helping your child improve their Mandarin Chinese language skills, there’s no better way to do so than by sending them to one of the many summer camps in Taiwan. After all, 24/7 immersion is the most effective way to build your skills in a language –…
If you’re interested in combining your love for learning languages with your wanderlust, you might want to consider immersing yourself in Mandarin by attending one of the many summer camps in China. Summer is one of the best times to pay a visit to this country, and going to a…
For students starting to learn Mandarin Chinese, it’s common to search for the best Mandarin course or Mandarin Chinese online classes. The results are staggering. There are so many options and courses from across a variety of vendors. Which one should you pick? Our suggestion is that you choose a…
In recent years, learning Mandarin for business has become one of the main reasons why students are studying Chinese. Lots of Chinese for business courses have popped up, each claiming to be the best program to learn Mandarin for business. However, the actual benefit of these courses varies greatly. For…
The Internet has enabled online learning to thrive. These days, learning online is the norm instead of the exception and learning Chinese is now part of that norm. But, what is the best way to learn Mandarin Chinese online? There are many factors that can affect this answer such as…
Many people want to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese. However, people often have different definitions or expectations of what it means to be able to speak Chinese. In order to best explain this topic, let’s break this down into different topics: (1) Chinese dialects, (2) Mandarin pronunciation, (3) beginner conversational…
Should I learn Simplified Chinese or should I learn Traditional Chinese? Every student or parent of a student planning to learn Mandarin Chinese will have to answer this question. Those new to the Chinese language often have that decision made by the school or online course they take. While we…
Do you want your kids to learn to read Mandarin Chinese? Have you found it difficult to find Chinese books for kids online? Look no further. The Mandarin Reading Club is your source for Mandarin children’s books that actually teach kids how to read themselves! Our read aloud video stories…