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Start speaking Mandarin RIGHT NOW with our NEW Chinese Phrase of the Day Challenge!

Download our handy infographic of the most common strokes in Chinese characters.

Test your Mandarin skills and Chinese culture knowledge with our Crossword Puzzle Challenge!

In Chinese culture your astrological sign really matters! Learn about the Chinese zodiac animals in this blog post that's PACKED with Mandarin vocabulary, and download our handy infographic to help you remember it all!

Learning the correct stroke order for writing Chinese characters is actually super simple! With just a few easy rules, you can write correctly AND get a better insight into how characters are formed.

Ever wonder how to look up a Chinese word or character if you don't know the pinyin? Here are instructions for using a Chinese dictionary without pinyin.

Instructions for how to look up a character or word in a Chinese dictionary, using pinyin.

Mark your calendar with this list of Chinese holidays in 2020, including dates and explanations of what each holiday is all about!

Learn the Chinese names for colors with this handy infographic and blog post!

Once again Singles' Day, China's anti-Valentine's Day and Black Friday rolled into one, shattered records for online sales. We'll give you a full break down of this unique and increasingly popular Chinese holiday, with a fun Chinese reading challenge at the end!