Effective Methods Parents Can Use to Ease Kid’s Fear in Learning Mandarin
Learning a new language can be an exciting adventure, but it can also bring feelings of worry and fear, especially for kids. Mandarin Chinese, with its unique characters and tones, may seem daunting at first glance. However, as parents, there are several effective methods we …
Why Does “Wearing Red” Bring Good Luck in a Zodiac Year (Ben Ming Nian)?
The Spring Festival is coming up soon and Chinese people are preparing to welcome the Year of the Sheep. It is around this time that you may hear some Chinese people claiming that this coming year is his or her year of fate. What do …
5 Must-Know Chinese Internet Enterprise Jargons
“Hù lián wǎng hēi huà 互联网黑话” (Internet enterprise jargon) is a prevalent form of specialized language in the Chinese Internet industry, typically employed within large-scale Internet enterprises. Its hallmark lies in the use of sophisticated vocabulary and terminology, needlessly complicating what could be straightforward …
Bob’s Journey of Mastering Mandarin with eChineseLearning
Embarking on the path of mastering Mandarin has been a rewarding and transformative journey for me. My name is Bob, a 4th generation Chinese American, and I am eager to share my remarkable experience with eChineseLearning. As of November 2023, after four months of …
Most Effective Way to Help Kids Persist in Learning Mandarin
Learning Mandarin is not a short journey, so how to help kids persist in learning Chinese is crucial. Encouragement comes into play in this situation, meaning parents can use encouragement as a tool to gain persistence in learning Mandarin. Below are how encouragement can be …
Preparing Your kid for Success in YCT Level 4 Writing
YCT Level 4 differs from other levels in that it includes a writing section, which is divided into two parts. In the first part, candidates are given 5 questions, and in each question, they are provided with several words and are required to construct a …
How to Master Chinese in 2024
Are you ready to take on the challenge of learning Chinese and make 2024 the year you excel in your language goals? Let’s delve into a comprehensive plan to maximize your Chinese learning experience.
1. Assess Your Current Proficiency Level
To kick off your language …
Exploring the Transition from YCT Level 3 to YCT Level 4
Moving from YCT Level 3 to YCT Level 4 is a challenging task! This journey is however both exciting and beneficial, taking examinees’s Mandarin proficiency to new heights.
YCT Level 3 requires a solid foundation for kids learning Mandarin, and Level 4 invites kids to …
4 Best Resources That Help Students Get Prepared For YCT Exam
Many parents have been asking me about learning resources for the YCT exams, so here we go.
1. Past Papers and Practice Tests
Doing past papers and practice tests from previous years can help you understand the difficulty of the questions, enhance your answering abilities, …
Chinese Grammar: Essential Tips for Learners
Mastering Chinese grammar is the key to fluency. Grammar enables you to construct meaningful sentences and clearly express your thoughts. It’s what helps you navigate the subtleties of Chinese, such as formal vs. informal speech, and the impact of small particles that can change the …
How Long Does It Take A Kid To Reach YCT Level 4 From Scratch?
Many parents have asked how long it would take a kid to reach YCT 4 starting from zero. Let’s discuss this question in this article, at the end of which we will also provide some methods for kids to prepare for YCT 4.
The (Level …
Top 10 Chinese Internet Abbreviations
A student asked me, “I successfully registered on a Chinese social media platform, but I find these English letters puzzling.” Interestingly, although they are made up of English letters, their meanings remain elusive. It turns out these are Chinese Pinyin abbreviations! As someone actively …
Does accent really matter that much for kids Learning Mandarin?
More and more kids are learning Mandarin nowadays. However, learning Chinese often comes with what seems to be a difficult obstacle-the accent. Many parents wonder whether the accent is indeed a significant issue in the process of learning Chinese. In this article we will be …
Is it Too Late to Learn Mandarin in Your Thirties? Kate’s Journey of Mastering Chinese
In the hustle and bustle of life, many individuals in their thirties hesitate to embark on the adventure of learning Chinese. Juggling work and household responsibilities, finding the time to master a new language seems like an impossible feat. However, as a Chinese teacher, …