When it comes to smashing through the intermediate plateau in Mandarin Chinese, we need all the help we can get. At this level, extensive reading and listening will probably be taking up most of your...
Posts by Mr. Languagespud
The Ultimate Super-Whopping-Mega Guide to Learning Chinese in Taiwan
Having previously written a lengthy post titled The Ultimate Guide to Learning Mandarin Chinese in China, I felt it was time to create something similar for Taiwan. This post answers a lot of...
Categorised Language Difficulty Ranking for Native English Speakers
Learning any language is a lengthy process, but it seems some languages take longer than others to learn. Don't just take my word for it - the Foreign Service Institute has ranked all major...
Many language learners are fixated on quantifying their language learning progress. They count how many words they've learned, what level of Duolingo they're on, or what stage of standardised...
Language exchange events seem to be all the rage in multicultural cities and places with a high number of expats. They're seen as good ways to meet new people, learn about new cultures, and generally...
What is China’s Currency Called? | Money Related Vocabulary in Chinese
Money. It makes the world go around. No matter where you live, we all need some of it... unless you live in the wilderness of Qinghai. But when it comes to money, the Chinese tend to do...