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Harry Potter in Chinese 🧙🏻♂️ How to Talk About Your Favourite Wizard
Why not learn how to talk about Harry Potter in Chinese? Give yourself a head start with our extensive guide.
Chinese Zodiacs || Year of the Rat (A Complete Guide)
The rat symbolises fresh beginnings in Chinese culture. The Year of the Rat is considered the perfect time to pursue new opportunities and start afresh.
Chinese Zodiacs || Year of the Ox 🐂 (A Complete Guide)
The Year of the Ox 🐂 Everything You Need to Know || Luck, Culture and Compatibility In this 12-part blog post series, we’re taking you…
Chinese Currency || Discover The RMB / CNY
Chinese Currency 💰 LTL’s Guide to Chinese Money What is the Chinese Currency and how do you talk about it in Chinese? And what are…
Top 10 Ways to Say 'I Understand' in Chinese
Do you know how to say I understand in Chinese? There are more ways than you might think. Today we teach you 10 phrases in…
Individual or Group Lessons When Learning a Language Online?
What’s Best for You when Learning Chinese Online? || Pros and Cons of 1-on-1 and Group Classes Studying online isn’t a new concept, but the…
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Du Chinese 🀄 Rated and Reviewed (for 2025)
How good is Du Chinese? Is it worth downloading? How would you rate Du Chinese? All your questions answered with our comprehensive review.
Memrise Review | Should I Download It to Learn Chinese in 2025?
Memrise is a popular tool with Chinese learners but with so many learning Chinese apps out there does it rank with the best? Check out…
SuperTest HSK Review (Formerly HSK Online) // Our Complete 2024 Guide
The Complete Guide to SuperTest HSK To Download or Not To Download 🤔 SuperTest (HSK Study and Exam) Review: 9/10An invaluable companion for HSK studies.…
The Chairman's Bao App Review - Updated for 2023
Our ‘The Chairman’s Bao’ Definitive Review & Guide to this Chinese Reading App A simplified Chinese news site, specifically aimed at Mandarin learners. Ease of…
Ninchanese Review // Rated and Reviewed by LTL Mandarin School
Welcome to LTL's Ninchanese review! Ninchanese is a website and app that uses gamification and SRS to teach you Mandarin. Here, we'll be reviewing the…
Real Time Mandarin Review // Mastering Modern Mandarin with this Magnificent Membership
Slow Chinese Review // Slow Chinese have recently launched a membership service to gain access to every more content. Is it any good? We reveal…
Chinese Dialects
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Shanghai Language 🗣 Shanghainese or Mandarin?
What is the Shanghai Language? Mandarin or Shanghainese? Shanghainese is a part of the Wu Dialect family but should I learn Shanghainese?
6 Cantonese Tones || Learn and Speak Cantonese like a Native!
As a tonal language, Cantonese is considered very difficult to learn. But don't worry, in this article we've simplified the six tones to get you…
10 Greetings in Cantonese || Useful Phrases to Use in Hong Kong
Do you want to travel to Cantonese-speaking regions? Then it'd be a good idea to learn some greetings in Cantonese such as hello and goodbye.
What Are The 7 Main Differences Between Learning Cantonese and Mandarin?
What are 7 key differences between Mandarin and Cantonese? They're both Chinese, right? Well, for starters, when spoken, you'd barely even notice a similarity
Learning Shanghainese 📖 Alex's Journey
Follow Alex's journey as he aims to add Shanghainese to his long list of languages. Can he crack Shanghainese, how different is it from Mandarin?
Funny China
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7 Hilarious Chinese Jokes That Will Make You Laugh (With Explanations!)
Chinese jokes can be a fun way to learn new vocabulary and cultural nuance. Time to unlock the secrets to learning Chinese with this hilarious…
Chinese Memes and Funnies 😂 The Ultimate Collection (for 2025)
Chinese Memes for 2021 😅 Learning Chinese is a long road, so we've got to have some fun along the way, right? Check out our…
8 of The Best (& Cheesy) Chinese Pick-Up Lines || Chinese Rizz
Pick Up Lines in Chinese - Living in China and have a HUGE crush? Here are LTL's top 8 Chinese Chat Up Lines to help…
Chinese + English = Chinglish 😲 You Must See To Believe
Chinglish - Sometimes you have to see it to believe it. You will be amazed at some of these language mishaps that are made when…
41 Ultimate Examples Of Chinese Slang 🤫 Speak Like The Locals
Check out the best ways to speak Chinese in 2021! Chinese Slang is the ultimate way to level UP your Mandarin and we've got a…
I Learnt 55 Swear Words From Native Chinese Speakers
Chinese swear words are the most exciting thing for newbies is learning how to say bad things. Here are 55 I learnt from native speakers.
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Chinese Punctuation || The Complete Guide
Learn the Chinese vocabulary for the 12 most commonly used Chinese punctuation marks and how they are used in LTL's complete guide.
Chinese Stroke Order // 11 Key Rules You Should Know
Even in the modern day Chinese stroke order is still important. Find out 11 important rules so that you can master Chinese handwriting.
Chinese Onomatopoeia | From "Bang" to "Woof Woof" The Complete List
Ever wondered how you say Chinese onomatopoeia words like "boom", "tick tock" or "meow"? Then we have the perfect blog for you!
Reversible Chinese Words // 164 You MUST Know
Reversible Chinese Words are something you learn about in the intermediate levels. Today we are teaching you 160+ to get a strong head start!
How to Give Compliments in Chinese // Ultimate Guide WITH Audio
Compliments in Chinese ✨ How to Say Something Nice in Mandarin Giving compliments is a great way to connect with people, make friends, and practice…
Cryptocurrency in Chinese // 21 Cryptocurrency Names Plus Much More
Like your Crypto? Studying Chinese? You've stumbled across the perfect article. We teach you all the key words and coins for cryptocurrency in Chinese.
Life in China
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8 🗝 Benefits of Learning Mandarin 🤩 How It Improved My Life
The benefits of learning Mandarin are probably greater than you think. Learning Chinese cna take you far in many walks of life, but how exactly?
The Ultimate Guide for Using a VPN in China (2026) || Your Questions Answered
Here's everything you need to know about what a VPN is, why you'll need one for China and whether or not it's worth paying for…
Ultimate Guide to WeChat 2026📱 How to Use WeChat's Features
We've got 5 great things you never knew Wechat could do. It's the most used app in all of China, but how to use Wechat?…
A Beginners Guide on How to Eat and Order Chinese Hot Pot
Chinese hot pot (火锅 huǒguō) literally means fire-pot. It's history goes back over 1,000 years. It is one of the most traditional and popular meals in…
Chinese Hongbao 🧧 Everything You Need To Know About The Lucky Red Envelope
A lucky red envelope is a traditional gift for Chinese New Year. But who gets them, and how much are they filled with? We answer…
The Complete Guide to Time in China ⏱ Timezones & Daylight Savings
Time in China : Why China Doesn't Have Daylight Saving Time? One of the main aims of DST is to make people’s active hours match…
Student's Stories
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Studying Chinese as a Teenager 📖 Laodice's Story
Laodice is a great example of students coming to China and Studying Chinese as a teenager. She loved her time at LTL. Follow her story…
7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Chinese in China in 2025
Reasons You Never Expected // Learn Why YOU Should Come to China Learning a language is not just about vocabulary and grammar—it’s about culture, context,…
Studying Chinese in Chengde - William's Story
Studying Chinese in the Birthplace of the Mandarin Language This blog was written by LTL student William Shaw, who studied Chinese in Chengde. I’d studied…
My Review of LTL Chengdu || Intensive Chinese Course
This blog post has been written by LTL student, Mark from Canada. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with everyone.
Learning Chinese As A Beginner - Andrew's Story
My biggest concern when making my 3.5 month commitment wasn’t whether or not I could learn the language but whether or not I would actually…
Getting Fluent in Chinese Whilst Working Full Time || It Can Be Done
Getting fluent in Chinese whilst working full-time is a challenge. However, it is possible with a well-thought out plan and plenty of determination.
Zodiacs
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Chinese Zodiac Calculator | Find Your Chinese Zodiac Animal
DISCOVER YOUR CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMAL HERE Ever wondered if you were a dragon, a rabbit or a tiger? Wonder no more, you’ve stumbled across the…
The Great Race 🐯 Ultimate Guide to Chinese Zodiacs
Have you ever wondered about the origin of the Chinese Zodiacs and how the animal were selected? Did you know there was a Chinese Zodiac…