Anyone whose first language is something other than Mandarin will naturally find that learning Chinese can be a bit difficult especially as an adult. However, it still does not mean that it is completely impossible to master it. All you need is proper guidance to help you go along the right path, and you are...
The role of a parent is to groom our children into becoming the best possible adults of the future. A part of doing that involves equipping them with all the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the future. And, the future of this world is a Mandarin dominated world with increasing Chinese influence. Already,...
If you are planning for an online course, you need to make sure to get the right one. Although there are hundreds of online language courses on the Internet today, not all will guarantee that you will be fluent in the foreign language. Some will give you a certificate of completion and yet you will...
The foreign language that you end up choosing may determine how successful you will be in your career because the world is increasingly becoming a global village. Although there are courses which demand you select a foreign language, you still have to learn a new tongue even if it is not mandatory. There are many...
With China’s access to World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2000, there has been new infrastructure, less restriction on foreign investment, and the supply of sufficient, cheap and quality labour; there are excellent opportunities to acquire or the option of investing in a quality business in China. It is a huge and thriving market for all...
Somebody tell the one who came up with the phrase, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, because you can. The truth is, you’re never too old to learn something new, whether it be a skill or another language. This includes Mandarin, which has now gone from being a nifty trick to a valuable...
Do you know that Singapore is one of the most diverse countries in the world? Singapore is a multi-ethnic society consisting of many communities such as Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian communities. Singaporean Chinese form the majority of the population as most of the businesses are run through the Chinese language. Singaporeans are generally open...
Do you know the most familiar language to us in the world? It is your mother tongue. All people love their mother tongue so much that they can swear that it is the best language ever. However, if you compare different languages, from all over the world, you will realise that some are more exciting...
They say that it’s only a matter of time before China overtakes the United States as the world’s greatest economic power, which is why learning business Chinese language has become all but mandatory for a lot of people these days, especially international businesspeople who want to do business with Chinese companies. Below, we take a...
