Have you been learning Mandarin for a little while and are wondering how to assess your Chinese level? There are several different ways to test your skills, depending on what area of skills you want t…
15/08/2023
Language Learning
You might already know that there are several different kinds of visas for visiting China as a foreigner. Whether you’re a tourist, visiting family, intending to work in China or visiting for diplomat…
18/07/2023
Tourism
A rookie mistake to make when visiting another country is to assume that its culture has the same etiquette and habits as your own. This can lead to unintentional and embarrassing moments. To prepa…
15/06/2023
Culture
Learning Chinese out of personal interest, because you want to visit China, or just for fun? The chances are that the Mandarin you’re learning now is everyday Chinese. But if you’re considering wor…
16/05/2023
In our article about how to make your learning experience in China go further, we talked about the amazing benefits of spending time in both a big city and a small one during your homestay Mandarin le…
15/04/2023
Like many, people in China take their leisure time very seriously. And just like in Western countries, pastimes like shopping, gaming, hitting the latest cafes and restaurants and getting the latest n…
16/03/2023
You may already know that, while Mandarin is generally written in Simplified Chinese in Mainland China, it’s written in Traditional Chinese in Taiwan. But did you know that there are a few differences…
21/02/2023
Preparing for your first trip to Taiwan is super exciting, but with all the fantastic things to do there, it’s sometimes difficult to know where to start. Luckily there are plenty of apps to help y…
16/01/2023
While it’s tempting to want to visit during well-known Chinese festivals like Chinese New Year, Taiwan’s rich, diverse blend of cultures means the island has many of its own unique festivals. Here …
17/12/2022
One of the best ways to make the most out of a trip abroad is to learn the local lingo ahead of your trip. And if you’re planning on travelling to a Chinese-speaking country, you might be hoping to le…
14/11/2022
