Is It Good For Small Children to Learn Chinese
Unless you’ve spent last ten years of life meditating in a monastery in the far-off Himalayas, you would know that now China is world’s second largest powerhouse. And one of the effects of this has been the surge in a number of foreigners who’ve started to learn Chinese. Smart parents recognize the role China is […]
Children Learning and Speaking Two Languages
Just why young children should learn a new language is a question many parents ask. Well, to be honest, there are many advantages. Learning a new language gives you insight into a new culture and your life becomes all the more enriched because of the exposure to new things. And then there are of course […]
More than Just Mirror Effect: Language Reflects Culture
Different languages are spoken in different areas of the world. It’s not only the languages that are different in different parts, cultures too are widely different. And without fail, everywhere you’ll find that culture of an area is aptly reflected in the language spoken there. Here’s an example: In Japanese culture, there’s word for “death […]
Being Bilingual and Learning Chinese
A large number of people are now learning one or two foreign languages. Why is this happening? Some pick up a new language as a new hobby because they are planning to settle down in a new country. Some learn a new language because they want to work in a foreign country. And then there […]
Why the Blessing Symbol Is Upside Down?
The Chinese character Fu means good luck and happiness. During the time of Spring festival, almost every family in China would hang the word upside down, believing that doing so would cause good fortune to literally descend down on their house. Many foreigners who visit China during Spring festival or those who have an interest […]
The 12 Chinese Zodiac Signs and the Leftover Cat
Foreigners who learn Chinese in Singapore or are just interested in zodiac signs would know that one animal is conspicuous by its absence in the Chinese zodiac signs—the cat. Want to know why? Well, let’s first check the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs before getting to the root of the leftover cat mystery. The Rat In […]
3 Classic Confucius Quotes
Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a popular Chinese philosopher and teacher, whose words are as relevant for the modern man as they were at that time. His quotes have been translated into many languages and many people constantly draw inspiration from his aphorisms whenever they are short of it. Full of wisdom, Confucius quotes […]
How to Memorize Chinese Characters?
Many students interested in learning Chinese ask if there is a way to make learn Chinese other than rote learning. Rote learning certainly has its own benefits, but learning Chinese through it is hard, not to mention boring. Here are some tips to help you memorize Chinese characters faster. Develop a sound understanding of how […]
10 Ancient Chinese Inventions That You Never Thought Were Chinese
Whether you are someone who knows a lot about China and is taking regular classes to learn Chinese in Singapore or someone with solid general knowledge, you are likely to be very surprised to know that all of these things were invented in ancient China. Paper Money What would be the world today had the […]
Value of Language Learning
People often ask why they should study a foreign language. Well, there are many advantages of learning a new language. Learning a new language allows you learn things about a new culture, meet new people, and see new places. In this way, it helps you open your eyes and the mind, so that you understand more […]