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LEARN MANDARIN / TIPS
Mandarin learners face unique challenges - tones, characters, and grammar differences. This hub provides efficient learning tips for memorizing characters, improving pronunciation, using graded readers, and practicing listening comprehension - all tailored to the Chinese learning experience.
Is It Better To Learn Traditional Or Simplified Chinese?
In this article, we'll look into both the simplified and traditional Chinese writing systems and explore their differences.
Chinese Isn't That Hard To Learn (Here's How Long It Takes)
One of the most common beliefs about Mandarin Chinese is that it's difficult to learn. How hard is it and how long does it take?
How To Prepare For (And Pass) HSK: Tips and Strategies
HSK is the official Chinese testing for language proficiency which is used primarily to determine suitability for academia and employment.
How Many Letters Are There In The Chinese Alphabet?
Chinese doesn't have letters or an alphabet. It has characters. Most official sources estimate there are over 50,000 characters in Chinese.
How To Learn Chinese Characters
With China's rising influence in the world, there's a greater need than ever for people to be able to learn Chinese, and knowing Chinese characters is crucial to this task.
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