Chinese Language
Let’s learn Chinese characters in an easy way!
One thing that might scare people away when learning Chinese might be Chinese characters. There are so many strokes that are organized together in a complicated way! But, let’s break it down today and you’ll find out that it’s actually not that hard! Firstly, “word” in Chinese is called 文字...
Chinese Language
5 Reasons to Double Down on Chinese Learning
This is a truly unusual July 4th, as we feel there is no “new normal” but only a "newer normal." In Chinese, “new normal”,新常态 is not a natural phrase, but it makes perfect sense. 新 as in new, and 常态 as in normal, so a new normal, literally. Nevertheless, underlying...
Chinese Language
Teachers Appreciation Day Around the World
Teachers Appreciation Day is celebrated throughout the world. While this day is celebrated on different dates for different countries, the objective is the same for all nations and that is to honor and recognize the hard work that teachers provide for the sake of their students’ future. Because teachers serve...
Chinese Language
Why Being Bilingual Is Beneficial
Bilingualism advantages have been widely studied and indicate that being bilingual is useful for both adults and children. Here are 10 facts explaining why being bilingual can prove to be so beneficial. Source: www.bhlingual.com/ 1. Bilingualism positively affects the brain Research has shown that being bilingual means the person has...
Chinese Language
New Year and New Language with ChinesePod Stories
Story-based series are my favorite feature on ChinesePod. Regardless of the topic, they sustain an element of curiosity from lesson to lesson. Watching my kids grow and learn, I’ve seen that one of the most important ways for them to absorb language is listening to stories. They love it. They...