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. It's a 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 … [Read more...] about NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2026?
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!
Best Chinese Writing App for Students in 2026 (free & paid!)
Making the effort to learn to write Chinese characters may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! Forget the old “write the character 10 times in your notebook” method. With the right tools and apps, you can learn to write Chinese in an exciting, fun, and engaging way. Many of these apps offer a free trial followed by a paid monthly subscription, providing great value for their premium … [Read more...] about Best Chinese Writing App for Students in 2026 (free & paid!)
Best Chinese Phrase Book 2025: Mandarin Edition (books & apps)
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 phrase guides for 2024, but also ebooks, apps, and essential basic Chinese phrases for the tech-savvy traveler. Being able to communicate during your … [Read more...] about Best Chinese Phrase Book 2025: Mandarin Edition (books & apps)
Travelling In China Without Speaking Chinese
Is it possible to travel China without speaking Chinese (Mandarin)? The answer depends on which part of the country you plan to see, but in general the answer is “yes”…although it is advisable to learn as much of the Chinese language as you can before you leave! Thankfully, learning basic Mandarin isn’t as hard as you might think. While I’ve spent a lot of time and effort personally learning … [Read more...] about Travelling In China Without Speaking Chinese
Learn Chinese: 75 Best Language Learning Tools (Plus Discounts!)
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!)