Here's Why Your Tones Matter in Chinese

One decidedly challenging aspect of Chinese is the subtle difference in the four tones.

by That's GBA, 30 March 2020

Spotlight: Jocelyn Richards, Founder of Juicy Mandarin

Richards founded a popular Instagram account that teaches helpful, everyday Mandarin and which has quickly amassed a loyal following.

by Phoebe Kut, 16 January 2020

Tap That App: Memrise, the Go-to Language Learning App

The language-learning struggle is real, but it doesn’t have to be.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 January 2020

Explainer: Mao Zedong or Mao Tse-tung? We Have the Answer

On paper, the Great Helmsman hasn't always had the same name.

by Jesse Pottinger, 26 August 2019

12 Trendy Chinese Phrases from 2018 You May Have Missed

Here's a look back at some notable Chinese slang words from 2018.

by That's, 28 December 2018

China Now Has a Standardized Sign Language

Do you know your national anthem in sign language?

by Sunny Wang, 07 September 2018

WATCH: The Easiest Way to Master Mandarin

The latest video sketch from local comedy group Mamahuhu.

by That's Shanghai, 21 May 2018

Google Doodle Honors Pinyin Creator Zhou Youguang

The US tech giant honored Zhou on the first anniversary of his death with an animated doodle on the Google homepage.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 15 January 2018

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