Best Way To Learn Mandarin Pronouncing Mandarin can be difficult for English speakers. Not any more! This incredible new tool makes it easier to identify, and correct, your own mistakes. It is especially useful on a mobile device. Here is…
Chinese Names Having a Chinese name makes it easier to make friends in China. At Effective Chinese we provide students with real Chinese names. Practice your name and your classmates names. Use the voice recorder to compare your pronunciation and…
This young couple has been invited to a social event at a friends new house, but they are shocked at the size of the house. Having recently moved to Portland, they had no idea that their college friends were so…
Robert Johnson, dean of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, receives his first COVID-19 shot. Most people are eager to get the vaccine to reduce the threat of serious illness. The dialog below might be helpful. Vocabulary
Chinese New Year greeting in Mandarin A popular one is Xīnnián hǎo (新年好), which directly translates as 'New Year Goodness'. Chinese New Year Activities Chinese people celebrate the new year on the second new moon following the Winter Solstice and…
