Many people will tell you that Chinese is the most difficult language to learn. To the beginner, learning to recognize Mandarin characters can feel like climbing a mountain. Just as a mountain climber needs to equip himself with the correct tools to make his climb easier, this course aims to provide you with a clear path …
New Beginner’s Course: How to Master Chinese Characters By Forget Banda Read More »
Are you studying Chinese in the United Kingdom? If so, please take a brief moment to help a fellow student, Paulina, with her Master’s Research. Your time is very appreciated. Hello! My name is Paulina, I study in London, but I’m originally from Poland. I’ve been very interested in Chinese culture and language, so I …
Do Chinese people say the particle 了 (le) every time when they are talking about something that’s happened in the past? First, let’s do a small exercise designed to show when and when not to use 了(le) after the verb. Please complete the following paragraph by choosing whether or not to add 了(le) after the …
Since I started tutoring to help others with their Mandarin Chinese, I began proofreading many many essays. Consequently, this led me to find common mistakes that Chinese learners often make when writing Mandarin Chinese. Here are some systematic mistakes that I found repeatedly. I’d like to share with you some corrections you should adopt to …
Advice for English Speakers Learning to Write Chinese Read More »
When you first learn a new language, it is very important to read the pronunciation system correctly. As a Korean and English learner, it took me three entire months to adequately figure out the pronunciation to the point that I could read the two languages well. Luckily, in Mandarin, the pronunciation system is relatively easy as …
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