“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” - Gustave Flaubert Are you heading to the South China Sea, between the Philippines and Japan? Yes, we’re talking about Taiwan, its countryside, cuisine, and historical and cultural heritage. Taiwan, for many people, conjures the idea of manufacturing. After all, most […]
30 July 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“To Travel is to Live” - Hans Christian Andersen China’s much bigger than the UK and it attracts millions of tourists every year. Even though 60% of the country is mountains, there are huge modern cities, the Yangtze River (which is nearly 4,000 miles long), and something for everyone to enjoy. So how do you […]
30 July 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Whether you’re travelling the world or just to China, Shanghai is an essential destination. The city of skyscrapers is home to 26 million people and is representative of China today: a mix of temples and traditional streets with modern buildings and business districts. Shanghai, much like Beijing, Nanjing, or Suzhou, is definitely worth a visit. […]
30 July 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
Our Chinese tutors reveal their tips for learning Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese). The variety of Chinese lessons will allow you to discover Chinese culture, calligraphy, vernacular language and also visit China.
Whether you are a beginner, a refresher or preparing for an exam, you will find the help you need here. Superprof is the place to be for a Chinese tutor, with nearly 7000 Sinophones across our websites. Check out their profiles if you want to learn Chinese.
“Adventure may hurt you but monotony will kill you.” - Anonymous Whether you want to visit the Great Wall of China, Buddhist Temples, the Forbidden City in Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China is a great place to start. In 2013, the capital was visited by 4.5 million tourists but this was […]
30 July 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
When you decide to learn Chinese, you are normally thinking about the Mandarin language. Although we will refer to Mandarin and Chinese interchangeably within this article. There are actually 299 living Chinese languages in China, which is why Mandarin is called mandarin and not just Chinese. Chinese Mandarin is the most widespread language in China, […]
29 November 2018 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela There are over 800 million native speakers of Chinese. Learning to speak Chinese is, therefore, an excellent way to learn more about the […]
20 November 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” - Nelson Mandela If there’s a language that makes you want to travel, makes you want to dream, and is pretty complicated, it’s Chinese. With Mandarin […]
12 October 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“A different language is a different vision of life.” - Federico Fellini Children need to enjoy learning a new language. It’s unlikely that a child will see the worth in learning Chinese for their future career. That said, an increasing number of teens are opting to do Chinese at GCSE, A Level, and degree. After […]
3 October 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
“To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.” - Confucius Chinese isn't one language but rather a spectrum of languages, dialects, and varieties. There are 1.2 billion people who speak a variety of Chinese and the largest member of the group, Mandarin Chinese, is spoken by 960 million […]
27 September 2018 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
For those who use the Latin Alphabet on a daily basis, learning to write Chinese characters can be really complicated. While China has made efforts to make the language more accessible to those in the West, it still remains a challenge for anyone wanting to travel to China, participate in foreign exchange programs, or work in […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Those wanting to learn to speak Chinese often come upon a stumbling block: the difficulty of the language often makes it often necessary to learn with a Chinese teacher who either lived in a Chinese-speaking country or is a native speaker of Mandarin. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
The digital age has completely changed the way we learn foreign languages and learning to speak Chinese is no exception. There are now plenty of people who are now using their computer, smartphone, tablet or television to learn more about the Middle Kingdom’s most popular language and Chinese culture. Mobile e-learning apps are also innovative and […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 9 minutes reading time
1.3 billion inhabitants and one sixth of the world’s population. 8 urban areas with over 10 million inhabitants and around 30 with over 2 million. 10 million kilometres squared... China is the third largest country in the world, one of the world’s biggest economic powers, and one of the UN Security Council’s five permanent members. It’s […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
Learning Chinese is an ambitious process. While some people might be shocked by your decision, you should definitely go for it! Stay motivated and do everything in your power to ensure that your language learning is as effective as possible. Mandarin Chinese, after all, isn’t a simple language to learn. Although every language has its […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
To demonstrate their open-mindedness and discover a mysterious language, more and more British students are taking to learn Chinese, one of the most practiced languages in schools! A craze which is understandable given Chinese culture, but also because of it's very particular linguistic system. By hiring a private Chinese tutor, it is possible to master […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
More than 30,000 people in the UK are learning Chinese. Mandarin Chinese was the first native language spoken in the world, no wonder it arouses so much interest! Are you the next one to start Chinese lessons? Superprof gives advice to all beginners in Chinese to succeed in their learning! To Learn Chinese, it is […]
5 March 2018 ∙ 11 minutes reading time
