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Legend of Chinese New Year (年的由来）
Chinese New Year is now one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world. Not only is it celebrated by weeklong off-days in many countries such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea, it is celebrated by millions
5 Easy Steps to Start a Bilingual Playgroup
Many bilingual parents notice that their children, who are perfectly comfortable speaking in one of the parents’ native languages at home, suddenly starts to resist speaking it when they enter formal schooling where the primary language used is English. This
What Do A Country’s Children’s Books Reveal About Its Culture?
It’s no secret that kids (and adults) learn from what we read. Some psychology researchers decided to look into the children’s books in China and the U.S. to compare the “values” and “messages” passed in these books. Cecilia Cheung, a
Giving Thanks in the Chinese Culture
Giving thanks is a big deal in the Chinese culture. While the Chinese do not have a holiday dedicated Thanksgiving, the sentiment is reflected most closely in the QingMing festival (清明節), which is a day when people visit the burial
How Long Does It Take To Learn Chinese?
It depends… but the following formula serves as a good rule of thumb. Time to Learn Chinese = Level of Proficiency x Age of Learner Let’s break the question down. Unlike the English language, Chinese isn’t alphabet-based. A Chinese character contains
Learning Chinese Slows Down Brain Aging
Stay Young By Working Out Your Brain Latest research shows that learning a new language strengthens your brain and the more you do it, just like physical exercise, the more you build up your “brain muscles.” In 2014, researchers at Penn State
Learning Chinese is BORING…. or does it have to be?
OK. I know my kids would benefit a lot from learning Chinese… BUT Mandarin classes are so BORING… have you seen the Chinese class writing drills and the poems? Yes…. and I am with you on that. That’s why we
5 Reasons Why Every Kid Should Learn Chinese
Chinese is a difficult language to speak AND to read so why should we insist that our kids learn the language? 1. Chinese is the native language for 20% of the world’s population. Learning the language creates an immediate connection between
Legend of Chinese New Year (年的由来）
Chinese New Year is now one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world. Not only is it celebrated by weeklong off-days in many countries such as China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea, it is celebrated by millions
5 Easy Steps to Start a Bilingual Playgroup
Many bilingual parents notice that their children, who are perfectly comfortable speaking in one of the parents’ native languages at home, suddenly starts to resist speaking it when they enter formal schooling where the primary language used is English. This
What Do A Country’s Children’s Books Reveal About Its Culture?
It’s no secret that kids (and adults) learn from what we read. Some psychology researchers decided to look into the children’s books in China and the U.S. to compare the “values” and “messages” passed in these books. Cecilia Cheung, a
Giving Thanks in the Chinese Culture
Giving thanks is a big deal in the Chinese culture. While the Chinese do not have a holiday dedicated Thanksgiving, the sentiment is reflected most closely in the QingMing festival (清明節), which is a day when people visit the burial
How Long Does It Take To Learn Chinese?
It depends… but the following formula serves as a good rule of thumb. Time to Learn Chinese = Level of Proficiency x Age of Learner Let’s break the question down. Unlike the English language, Chinese isn’t alphabet-based. A Chinese character contains
Learning Chinese Slows Down Brain Aging
Stay Young By Working Out Your Brain Latest research shows that learning a new language strengthens your brain and the more you do it, just like physical exercise, the more you build up your “brain muscles.” In 2014, researchers at Penn State
Learning Chinese is BORING…. or does it have to be?
OK. I know my kids would benefit a lot from learning Chinese… BUT Mandarin classes are so BORING… have you seen the Chinese class writing drills and the poems? Yes…. and I am with you on that. That’s why we
5 Reasons Why Every Kid Should Learn Chinese
Chinese is a difficult language to speak AND to read so why should we insist that our kids learn the language? 1. Chinese is the native language for 20% of the world’s population. Learning the language creates an immediate connection between
