How to say Chinese in Chinese
Before we get into the Chinese word for Chinese, let’s take a look at what we mean in English. When you say you speak Chinese to someone they may ask…
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How to say Chinese in Chinese
Top Chinese Surnames
Although there are currently around 2,000 Chinese surnames in use, the top 100 surnames are used by 87% of the population. In fact, the top three Chinese surnames, Li, Wang…
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Top Chinese Surnames
HSK Reading Practice Collection – Reading Practice for Every Level
This collection of HSK practice readings based on reading level will help send you on your way to developing your Chinese reading skills. Each HSK level adds a number of…
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HSK Reading Practice Collection – Reading Practice for Every Level
How to Set Successful Language Learning Goals
Goal setting is like a super power that will make you reach new heights when it comes to your Chinese language learning. We want you to be a Chinese super…
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How to Set Successful Language Learning Goals
Do you have WeChat? – HSK 1 Reading Practice
Why do you learn Chinese? Your motivation will have a big impact on your success. My main motivation has always been to connect with people, especially family and friends. When…
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Do you have WeChat? – HSK 1 Reading Practice
Buying Cold Medicine – HSK 3 Reading Practice
Picture this: You're in China and you've caught a terrible cold. Suddenly you're going to have to track down some cold medicine and ask for it in Chinese! Luckily you…
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Buying Cold Medicine – HSK 3 Reading Practice
No Pain, All Gain – The Extensive Reading Approach to Mastering Chinese
Sometimes you may feel like you're beating your head against a wall trying to get all these Chinese characters to stick inside your brain. Memorizing lists of words. Sorting through…
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No Pain, All Gain – The Extensive Reading Approach to Mastering Chinese
Do Chinese Use “Ni Hao”? – HSK 4 Reading Practice
Try out this reading practice designed for HSK 4 learners. It's about the most well known Chinese greeting word: Ni Hao. There is a lot of debate that happens online…
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Do Chinese Use “Ni Hao”? – HSK 4 Reading Practice
Do You Have a Charger – HSK 2 Reading Practice
Here is one of the most useful HSK 2 reading practices yet: Asking for a charger! When you're traveling or living abroad you may be surprised at how fast your…
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Do You Have a Charger – HSK 2 Reading Practice
An Introduction to Chinese Graded Readers
What are Chinese graded readers? A graded reader is a book that is limited to a certain reading level. In Chinese this is typically based on the number of characters…
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An Introduction to Chinese Graded Readers