Audio pending Just like in English, there are ways of saying things in Chinese that are basically the same, with very subtle differences in connotation. For instance, in my new children's Continue Reading
Just About To 正要 in Chinese
Last week, my tutor introduced me to a very helped phrase and grammar structure for Chinese. The gist of the English translation is: “just when (someone) was going to proceed to do _(this)_, _(this Continue Reading
Using Children’s Books to Study Chinese as an Adult
A good children's story is great for learning Chinese My Chinese tutor has sometimes used children's books to help me study the Chinese language. I think this has worked well for a few Continue Reading
Use YouTube Videos to Mimic Chinese Conversation Practice
As someone who doesn't live among Chinese speakers, one of the biggest challenges is getting enough exposure to a variety of speakers. I have been able to have occasional simple conversations with Continue Reading
How to Make a Suggestion 如何建議 in Chinese
When we make a suggestion in English we often begin the phrase with words such as “would you like to…” or “why don’t we…” and it is phrased as a question. In Chinese, you can ask a question such Continue Reading
Why I Let the Crocodile Eat Me 為什麼我讓鱷魚吃我呢 in Chinese
Fun Ways to Learn Chinese Sentence Structure Conversing about intense, real life situations can aid in the learning of a new language. While text books and formatted study programs can become dry, Continue Reading
