Guanxi: Understanding Its Importance
The business dynamics of every country is unique, and China is no exception. If you are looking to set up a new business here, you will do well first to acquaint yourself with the business culture present here. Otherwise, you might feel like a lost fish in a pond, and your business will fail to […]
How to Become a Top-class Translator
Many students who join Mandarin classes Singapore often ask for tips to help them become a top-rated translator. Here are a few tips. Have a look. 1.Know the language you’re translating well This is obvious, but it can’t be stressed enough. The best way to learn Chinese in Singapore is classroom training. One thing you […]
Speaking Chinese Fluently Made Easy
Achieving fluency in Chinese is not impossible. Sure it’s not a walk in the park, but neither it’s something that’s beyond your reach. Here are 4 tips to help you speak Chinese fluently. 1.Speak More You have the theoretical knowledge of Mandarin but still, struggle to speak it fluently? Well, you are not alone. Theoretical […]
Tips to Improve Your Chinese Daily
Building up vocabulary in a foreign language helps you get better at it fast—and Chinese is no exception. Rote learning is not the only way to learn new Chinese words; there are many other more interesting and equally effective ways. Use these tips to learn Chinese in Singapore or, for that matter, anywhere else. Draw […]
7 Steps to Speak Chinese Fluently
The aim of most people, if not everyone, who joins Mandarin classes Singapore is to speak Chinese fluently. Speaking Chinese fluently for a non-native speaker is not easy; however, neither it is impossible. Here are 7 tops tips to help you speak Chinese fluently. Learning to pronounce Chinese – For many beginners, the biggest obstacle […]
Why is Mark Zuckerberg Learning Chinese?
If you’re taking Mandarin classes in Singapore, you’ve something in common with Mark Zuckerberg. Just like you, he too is learning Chinese. In 2014, Mark Zuckerberg surprised and won the hearts of the crowd at Tsinghua University in Beijing by speaking in Mandarin. Of course, his pronunciation wasn’t all that great, but not many paid […]
3 Factors That Decide How Much Chinese You Learn
Content x Method x Time = Improvement in Proficiency Remember this equation if you intend to study Chinese, or for that matter, any other new language. You can improve your proficiency in a foreign language by picking the right content, studying the right way, and investing sufficient amount of time. Note you need all three—only […]
Is a Translation Career For You?
An average Chinese translator earns about $70 per hour. That’s not unimpressive by any comparison. And the good ones make a lot more than average translators and the top translators earn a few times more than the good ones. So, the money is there. However, that shouldn’t be the only thing you should consider. A translation […]
Different Ways To Say ‘No’ in Chinese
Probably the first thing you will learn in Mandarin classes in Singapore is how to say “no” in Chinese. Believe it or not, there’s no direct way to say “no” or, for that matter, “yes” in Mandarin. There are five or more ways to say “no” in Chinese. Each one of them has a slightly […]
4 Ways to Expand Your Chinese Vocabulary
Many foreigners living in Singapore ask this question: Apart from attending Mandarin classes, what can I do to expand my Chinese Vocabulary? Vocabulary plays an important role in learning a new language—and Chinese is no exception. Of course, attending regular classes is essential, but it alone might not prove sufficient. Here are 4 smart ways […]