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Mastering Chinese Punctuation: Elevate Your Writing Skills!

Hey there and welcome back! Today, we’re embarking on an intriguing exploration of Chinese punctuation. Don’t worry if you are a beginner, we will make things both easy and insightful. We’ll kick things off with familiar punctuation marks that function the same in Chinese and English, as well as a couple that you won’t find …

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Mastering Mandarin at the Salon! Learn Must-Know Chinese Hair Lingo!

Get ready to master Mandarin at the salon.  In today’s post, you will learn must-know Chinese hair lingo.  Whether you’re planning to visit China or just want to expand your language skills, we will help you navigate your way to a fabulous haircut while impressing the locals with your language prowess. Let’s get started! First, …

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Mastering Chinese Pronouns: A Complete Guide For Beginners

Today, we are happy to announce the first episode of our new video series, Grammar Bites. The plan is to teach you Chinese grammar points in easy-to-digest short videos. We understand that some of our followers are from countries where YouTube isn’t accessible, or maybe you simply enjoy reading more. No worries! We’ll break down …

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Unraveling Chinese Measure Words for Native English Speakers

↓ Jump to Chart Are you on a mission to tame the Chinese measure word beast? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Measure words exist in both English and Chinese.  The difference is in the frequency of their use.  English uses them rather infrequently because they are not necessary to quantify most nouns. To …

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Resources to Master Chinese and Conquer Language Barriers

Hey there, I am so delighted you’re here. I have something incredible to share with you. Get ready to turbocharge your study plan because MandarinMania.com has the resources to help you master Chinese. Our “Resources to Help You” page has recently undergone a complete overhaul, and let me tell you, it’s brimming with the absolute …

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Netflix Genre Browsing: Find Chinese Content with Ease!

You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through Netflix, hoping to discover something new and exciting only to be disappointed? It seems like no matter how many titles they claim to have, I end up seeing the same handful of shows repeated on every row of the homepage. And don’t get me started on their …

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Advice for English Speakers Learning to Write Chinese

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 …

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Level up Your Study Game: How to Make Flashcards in Microsoft Word

I absolutely adore the smell of books. Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m just as addicted to my iPad as the next person. But there’s a certain enchantment that only a real book can hold. Take my favorite Chinese dictionary, for example. It’s not an app; it proudly sits on my shelf, ready for me to …

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