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Mandarin Blueprint Review: Surprisingly Good Chinese Course
Chinese

Mandarin Blueprint Review: Surprisingly Good Chinese Course

July 02, 2021
Mandarin Chinese
This review takes a close look at the content, quality and effectiveness of Mandarin Blueprint for learning Chinese.
  • Courses
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Zoe Mei
    Zoe Mei
  • 0
How To Prepare For (And Pass) HSK: Tips and Strategies
Chinese

How To Prepare For (And Pass) HSK: Tips and Strategies

August 31, 2018
Mandarin Chinese
HSK is the official Chinese testing for language proficiency which is used primarily to determine suitability for academia and employment.
  • Exams
  • Karen Chang
    Karen Chang
  • 0
The Most Honest Rocket Chinese Review Ever Written (2021)
Chinese

The Most Honest Rocket Chinese Review Ever Written (2021)

September 12, 2015
Mandarin Chinese
Rocket Chinese, part of the Rocket Languages series, has been a fairly well-known name in language learning for more than 15 years now.
  • Courses
  • Apps
  • Audio
  • Literacy
  • Rocket Languages
  • Donovan Nagel
    Donovan Nagel
  • 0
How To Survive Any Situation In Mandarin Chinese
Chinese

How To Survive Any Situation In Mandarin Chinese

August 09, 2015
Mandarin Chinese
This is all about showing you exactly how to acquire what you need in Chinese leading up to a trip to China or Taiwan.
  • Books
  • Beginner
  • Donovan Nagel
    Donovan Nagel
  • 5
How To Learn Chinese Characters
Chinese

How To Learn Chinese Characters

May 21, 2015
Mandarin Chinese
With China’s rising influence in the world, there’s a greater need than ever for people to be able to learn Chinese to a high level in order to understand China on its own terms and foster cultural exchange.
  • Guest Posts
  • Literacy
  • Vocabulary
  • John Renfroe
    John Renfroe
  • 2
How Arabic Words Made It Into The Chinese Language
Chinese

How Arabic Words Made It Into The Chinese Language

September 19, 2014
Mandarin Chinese
Through the spread of the Islamic Civilization, their traders, their technological achievements and the Muslim faith, a lot of Arabic words have entered foreign languages.
  • Guest Posts
  • Judith Meyer
    Judith Meyer
  • 1
Detailed And Brutally Honest ChineseClass101 Review
Chinese

Detailed And Brutally Honest ChineseClass101 Review

March 20, 2014
Mandarin Chinese
This review will take a close look at the content, quality and effectiveness of ChineseClass101 for learning Mandarin.
  • Courses
  • Audio
  • Video
  • Innovative Language
  • Donovan Nagel
    Donovan Nagel
  • 0
Defining 'Language Hacking' What It Is (And What It Isn't)
Chinese

Defining 'Language Hacking' What It Is (And What It Isn't)

March 22, 2012
Mandarin Chinese
Like hacking in the conventional sense, learning a language is about breaking a code in order to understand hidden knowledge.
  • Guest Posts
  • Olle Linge
    Olle Linge
  • 8
22 Best Podcasts To Learn Mandarin Chinese In 2021
Chinese

22 Best Podcasts To Learn Mandarin Chinese In 2021

January 30, 2012
Mandarin Chinese
Today I'm going to share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best podcasts to learn Mandarin Chinese.
  • Podcasts
  • Listening
  • Zoe Mei
    Zoe Mei
  • 1
Benny Lewis' Mandarin Mission And Steve Kaufmann's Response
Chinese

Benny Lewis' Mandarin Mission And Steve Kaufmann's Response

January 07, 2012
Mandarin Chinese
I decided to make a quick video response to Benny Lewis' latest mission to learn Mandarin Chinese to C1 fluency along with Steve Kaufmann's subsequent video criticizing his attempt.
  • Misc
  • Donovan Nagel
    Donovan Nagel
  • 30
There's No Babbel Chinese But Here Are Some Better Options
Chinese

There's No Babbel Chinese But Here Are Some Better Options

November 21, 2011
Mandarin Chinese
There currently is no Babbel Chinese but the good news is, there are some even better course and app alternatives for Mandarin Chinese learners.
  • Apps
  • Courses
  • Zoe Mei
    Zoe Mei
  • 0
26 Best And Worst Online Chinese Courses For 2021
Chinese

26 Best And Worst Online Chinese Courses For 2021

October 30, 2011
Mandarin Chinese
Today I'm going to share my advice as a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker on the best online Chinese courses and classes (most popular course products).
  • Courses
  • Zoe Mei
    Zoe Mei
  • 4

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