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Chinese Language Tips & Articles from TravelChinaCheaper

If you're learning the Chinese language (also known as Mandarin), you're going to find these articles from the TravelChinaCheaper archive extremely useful!

Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2021 (Free & Paid)

December 27, 2020 By Josh Summers

Learn to read Chinese with these recommended tools

Learning to read Chinese seems like an impossible task at first. I remember first seeing Chinese characters and thinking "Am I really going to learn to make sense of this?!" It takes hard work but I'm living proof that yes...yes, you can! I've learned that the whole process can be much easier with the right tools, which is why I'd like to share my favorite tools for learning to read … [Read more...] about Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2021 (Free & Paid)

Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)

October 16, 2020 By Josh Summers

Best tools to learn Chinese language

Have you always wanted to learn Chinese, but could never find the time or budget to attend language classes in person? If you're looking for creative ways to continue your Chinese language learning, this guide to the 75 BEST Chinese language learning tools is exactly what you're looking for. With thousands of different online tools, learning Chinese online has never been easier than … [Read more...] about Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)

Is it Possible to Learn Chinese in 3 Months? (Reality Check!!)

October 12, 2020 By Josh Summers 2 Comments

Can you learn Chinese in 3 months?

Is it possible to learn Chinese in 3 months...or will it take years? In this language learning reality check, I share my experience over the past 10 years studying Mandarin Chinese to help encourage you as well as give you a realistic idea of what to expect. And [spoiler alert!!] no...nobody is fluent in 3 months. Sorry. :/ Whether you are thinking about learning Chinese or have already dug … [Read more...] about Is it Possible to Learn Chinese in 3 Months? (Reality Check!!)

Best Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook for 2020

October 6, 2020 By Josh Summers

Best Chinese Phrase Guide Book

What is the best Mandarin Chinese phrasebook for travelers and expats in China? Unless you're fluent in Chinese, you're probably going to want something that will help you communicate in a pinch. In this guide, I'll cover not only the best guide books, but also ebooks and apps for the tech-savvy traveler. Being able to communicate during your journey to China can make a huge … [Read more...] about Best Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook for 2020

Best Podcasts to Learn Chinese in 2020 (both free & premium)

October 2, 2020 By Josh Summers 3 Comments

Best podcast to learn Chinese

Podcasts are my favorite way to consume content. If you're anything like me, you've subscribed to a number of awesome podcasts that inform, teach and entertain. But what about learning Chinese? Are there good podcasts to learn Chinese? Listening to the Chinese language as you’re trying to learn is as important as writing, reading, and speaking in that language. It takes time to learn … [Read more...] about Best Podcasts to Learn Chinese in 2020 (both free & premium)

NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2020?

September 29, 2020 By Josh Summers

Ninchanese review

What is the best app for learning Chinese? For Chinese learners looking for tools to learn Mandarin, you might have run into an app called NinChanese. Weird name, I know...but what in the world is NinChanese? Below I review NinChanese and how it compares to the top tools for learning Chinese like Skritter, ChinesePod, and the Chairman's Bao. Luckily for Chinese learners like you and me, … [Read more...] about NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2020?

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