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10 Chinese Words Even Advanced Learners Still Mix Up

One of the great things about learning Mandarin Chinese is that the language structure can be quite straightforward once you get the hang of it, especially compared to English. In Chinese, verbs do…

15/09/2026

Language Learning

Calligraphy: The Chinese Learner’s Secret Weapon

If you're learning Chinese, you've probably drilled stroke order and radicals, trying to make your characters look less like a scribble and more like a native speaker's hand. Here's a secret many lear…

16/08/2026

Culture

Discover Taiwan by Bike

Taiwan is one of Asia’s most bike-friendly destinations, offering dramatic coastlines, scenic mountain views, and extensive cycling infrastructure. For travellers interested in learning Chinese, cycli…

15/07/2026

Tourism

How to Talk About Relationships in Chinese

Binge-watching the latest C-drama, navigating the dating scene in China, or just making new friends out there? Whatever the situation, knowing how to talk about relationships in Chinese can be a real …

16/06/2026

Language Learning

A Taste of China: Top 6 Regional Cuisines

China’s culinary landscape is as vast and varied as the country itself. Shaped by geography, climate, history and local ingredients, regional cuisines offer a delicious way to understand how people li…

15/05/2026

Culture

How to Navigate Your First Trip to China

Visiting China for the very first time can be an eye-opening experience, especially if you’re travelling from the West. As well as stunning landscapes and ancient scenery, daily life can be very diffe…

15/04/2026

Tourism

How to Talk About Feelings in Chinese

Learning a language isn’t just about memorising nouns, verbs, adjectives and grammar – it’s about connecting with others. And to go beyond surface connections and really bond with people, you’re go…

16/03/2026

Language Learning

The Story Of The Chinese Zodiac: What’s Your Animal?

When you’re getting to know someone in China, instead of asking you “你多大了？” “Nǐ duō dà le?” (How old are you?), your new friend might ask you “你属什么?” “Nǐ shǔ shénme?” (What’s your Chinese zodiac sign?…

14/02/2026

Culture

Top 5 Places in Taiwan to Visit in 2026

If you’re planning a trip to Taiwan this year, deciding what to do and where to go can be overwhelming in the best possible way. Beaches, mountains, forests, big city escapes – there really is some…

16/01/2026

Tourism

How to Use 把 Bǎ and 被 Bèi in Chinese

Ready to level up your Mandarin skills? Once you’ve mastered the basic subject-verb-object (SVO) grammar pattern, it’s time to get to grips with more advanced sentence structures so you can sound more…

17/11/2025

Language Learning