Here you will find motivation, helpful tips, and resources that I discovered during my Mandarin journey.
As a relatively new blogger, I admit that I have a bit of an obsession with checking Google Analytics. So far today, 165 new people have visited our site. I call it “our site” because it would not exist if not for you, a lovely reader on a similar Mandarin journey. Through Google’s willingness to …
Don’t get me wrong, I am as addicted to my iPad as the next person. Yet, to me, there is nothing more captivating than a real book. My favorite Chinese dictionary isn’t an app. It sits on a shelf, and it is available to me no matter what the state of my electricity is. That’s …
When I began my Mandarin Journey, a dear friend gave me anything she could to help me learn Chinese. You see, my friend is from Taiwan. Having immigrated to the United States after marrying, she well knew what was needed to learn a language. Her generosity sparked within me a desire to share everything that …
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I lack motivation. I am not talking about everyday things that keep my life functioning. My space is clean, my car is maintained, and there is always something to eat in the house. What I am talking about are those uncomfortable things we all avoid. Things that would ultimately make our lives better, more fulfilled. …
If you follow me on social media, you get a beautiful bite-sized dose of Mandarin learning every day. You may not know, however, that every “vocabulary word” I post on social media gets its very own page on MandarinMania.com. Thus, I can expand on the information shared with you. We currently have “charts” for HSK levels …
The best things in life are entirely free. They say “to raise a child; it takes a village.” In a similar vein, at MandarinMania.com, we believe “to learn a language; it takes a community.” One willing to share and lend a hand to all its members. That is why MandarinMania.com is now and will always …
When Asian dramas became a regular part of my life, I thought for a stereotypically thin people, they sure are obsessed with food. I did not understand why the characters always asked one another if they had eaten. As it turns out, “Have you eaten? 吃饱了吗? (Chī bǎole ma?) “and “Are you full? 吃饱了没? (Chī bǎole …
To a beginner, pinyin charts can be a bit overwhelming when you realize familiar words like “he” and “fan” are pronounced differently than they are in English. Yes, pinyin sounds are uniquely Mandarin. It can also be confusing when a particular vowel sounds different depending on which final it is a part of. Yes, finals …
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The Ultimate Guide to HSK Victory (2019) Full Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. So you want to take the HSK? Here are my best tips and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the HSK. THE BASICS The HSK (汉语水平考试/Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is a standardized testing system for non-native speakers learning Chinese. It is administered …
It can be very time consuming to create cards within Anki. My new 4-part video series will have you creating cards at warp speed. The secret is uploading a CSV file containing your card information directly into Anki. CSV is a file format used by spreadsheet programs, such as Excel, Libre Office, etc. If you …
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