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Wondering where to Start Learning Mandarin? Here are the Best Resources for it
When embarking on the journey of learning Mandarin, it's essential to have reliable resources that provide a solid foundation. Wondering where you can learn Mandarin? Here are some of the best resources to get you started: Textbooks Textbooks are a traditional yet effective way to begin learning Mandarin. Choose one that focuses on fluency and develops in the mind of total beginners, and which offer comprehensive vocabulary, grammar explanations, and exercises. Language Learning Apps There is a range of apps [...]
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Top Tips to Read Chinese Characters Easily
Have you ever wished you were a 师傅 (Shīfù, master) of Chinese characters? Have you dreamed of becoming a superhero with the ability to read and recognize every 汉子 (hànzì, Chinese character) in existence? Although we cannot provide you [...]
Writing Chinese Characters – Tips and Resources to Overcome the Challenges
Writing Chinese characters, or 汉字 (hànzì), is a valuable asset to your Chinese language learning. Many people think that in the age of computers when Chinese characters can be typed using Pinyin there is no need to learn how to write. [...]
Watch Chinese Films to Boost Your Language Learning
In this article, I am going to explain to you why watching Chinese films can play a big part in Chinese learning no matter what your level! You may find that difficult to believe. You may have thought watching [...]
Student Story- Andy Ballantyne, Intermediate Class Student
This video is about Andy's study experience at Practical Mandarin. Student Story featuring Andy Ballantyne, student in Intermediate Class. Andy will show you what it is like coming to Practical Mandarin for his 2-hr Mandarin lesson on every Wednesday [...]
How to Prepare for HSK Level 1 Test
Today we are going to share some of the most frequently asked questions from students on how to prepare for HSK Level 1 test. What is HSK and what is HSK level 1? HSK is the official [...]
UK Bank Holidays V.S. Chinese Public Holidays
Have you been surfing the internet for information about UK Bank Holidays and Chinese Public Holidays and ended up clicking on numerous resources and frustration? Well just save your precious time as today Here is a clear list of the [...]
The Jiangshi – 僵尸: Chinese Hopping Zombies
Halloween is coming, Halloween is coming, Witches will be after you! Ghosts and pumpkins too! When the goast and pumpkin decorations have heen cut out, when the spiders and skulls have been climb up windows, we know the Halloween [...]
JUST LIKE THE ENGLISH WAY OF SAYING
Are you still busy learning to write Chinese vocabularies one at a time? Are you asking yourself why real Chinese daily conversations are so different from what’s inside the textbooks? Here are some tips to get a better hold [...]
Talking about MOON at Moon Festival
What do you feel when you see a full moon tonight? Happy, sad, lonely or love? What do you think of when you see a full moon tonight? Werewolves, Vampire or Artemis? The Moon is a symbol of immortality [...]