Learn Chinese in China: Find the Best Program for You
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by JING CAO
20h ago
Learning Chinese in China offers unparalleled advantages, particularly through immersive learning experiences that significantly enhance language acquisition. Immersion in the local environment allows learners to practice Mandarin in a variety of real-life situations, from navigating public transportation to ordering food, which reinforces classroom learning in a natural and continuous way. Moreover, this direct exposure to the language is complemented by cultural immersion, providing learners with a deeper understanding of Chinese customs, traditions, and social etiquettes. Such an approach n ..read more
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Chinese Handwriting Practice, One Stroke at A Time: A Comprehensive Guide
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by Calla Thielsen
2w ago
Being able to write by hand in English is a skill we often take for granted. It’s a fine motor skill requiring both dexterity and muscle memory that we’ve carefully fine-tuned over decades. Many native English speakers who take on the challenge of learning a new script, such as Chinese, find themselves frustrated by the fact that their handwriting is oversized, poorly balanced, and full of mistakes. But think back to when you were learning to write as a child, your handwriting in English was likely no better. The key to overcoming the obstacles of learning to write in Chinese is to follow the ..read more
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Chinese Classes Near Me: How to Find the Best Chinese Classes and Tutors
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by Calla Thielsen
1M ago
In the era of self-published webnovels and TikToks that teach you 10 different ways to say “Hello,” learning a language has become more accessible than ever before. The number of resources for the Chinese language in particular has exploded over the past few years, many of them accessible for free. However, self-study isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. Creating your own curriculum can prove challenging, you have no one to ask questions to, and it’s hard to receive feedback when you’re on your own. But! You don’t have to do this all alone. There are also a variety of different classes and ..read more
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Is Chinese Too Hard to Learn? Confronting the Biggest Myths About Mandarin
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by Calla Thielsen
1M ago
“You’re learning Chinese? Why don’t you just pick something easier?” “Are you sure you want to do that? It’s going to take forever.” “I could never learn such an intimidating language.” These are all things that teachers, family members, and friends said to me when I started to learn Mandarin Chinese at the age of 16. Yet despite all the comments I heard about the “extreme difficulty” of the language, I always felt that it was actually quite intuitive to pick up. As much as I would love to pretend to be a genius with an innate gift for Chinese fluency, the fact of the matter is that many peopl ..read more
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AP Chinese: A Comprehensive Course and Exam Overview
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by QIN CHEN
2M ago
The Advanced Placement (AP) program provides high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses and earn college credit or advanced placement in college courses. AP courses aim to prepare students for higher education by offering rigorous coursework. These programs are recognized for their academic rigor and are valued by colleges and universities in the United States and worldwide. Among these courses is the AP Chinese Language and Culture course, a unique program that combines Chinese language skills with cultural understanding. This course not only aims to enhance students ..read more
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Learn Chinese in Montreal: Which Classes and Tutors are Right for You?
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by Calla Thielsen
2M ago
Montreal has a worldwide reputation as one of North America’s only bilingual cities with two official languages, English and French. However, with a growing Chinese diaspora, the city also has abundant opportunities for learning Mandarin Chinese as a second or even third language. The diverse offerings from longstanding institutions and smaller schools, plus private tutors and local meetups can be overwhelming, so here we aim to provide you with an overview of your options to help you find something that works for your learning needs, schedule, and budget. As you read this list, think about ho ..read more
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Rise to the Challenge: How to Memorize Chinese Characters Like A Pro
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by Calla Thielsen
2M ago
How many Chinese characters do you need to know in order to be “fluent”? Well, on average, native Chinese speakers will have a vocabulary of approximately 8,000 characters, and the advanced levels of the HSK 3.0 exam require a vocabulary of at least 10,000 characters. I don’t know about you, but for me, thinking about learning that many words feels like staring up at Mt. Everest. Surely there must be an easier way to go about this. Fortunately, you don’t have to rely on brute memorization to expand your vocabulary and meet your learning goals. You can rely on the writing system’s surprisingly ..read more
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Comprehensible Input for Mandarin Chinese: Develop an Accelerated Learning Plan
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by Calla Thielsen
3M ago
‘Comprehensible Input’ has become one of the biggest language learning buzzwords in recent years. It pops up in reference to YouTube videos, podcasts, articles, web novels, and even TikToks! But what does that actually mean? Does that make it better than any other kind of content? The theory of Comprehensible Input comes from the famous linguist Stephen Krashen, and to put it in the simplest terms, it’s the idea that if you consume a lot of content (i.e. listen a lot and read a lot) then there will be major payoffs for your fluency. Learners of all levels can take advantage of this strategy, a ..read more
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A Comprehensive Guide to Chinese Learning Books
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by JING CAO
4M ago
Learning Chinese is a journey filled with both challenges and rewards. For Chinese learners, the initial hurdles include mastering the tonal nature of the language and understanding its complex characters. However, the rewards of learning Chinese are significant. Gaining fluency opens doors to rich cultural insights and new communication skills. Equally important in this learning process is choosing the right learning material. A well-chosen book can significantly impact your learning progress. It’s essential to select a book that aligns with your learning objectives, whether it’s passing a Ch ..read more
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Chinese Grammar Survival Guide: A Comprehensive Overview of Chinese Prepositions
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by Cecilia He
4M ago
In Mandarin Chinese and many other languages, prepositions are small but mighty words that help us understand when, where, and why things happen in a sentence. For some learners, these can present a challenge as it’s not always clear which preposition should be used in each unique situation. Though they might seem tricky at first, this article is here to guide you. Chinese prepositional phrases are generally formed by placing a preposition before nouns, pronouns, or corresponding phrases. They often function as adverbials in a sentence, conveying aspects of time, location, targets, reasons, an ..read more
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