What is Dragon Boat Festival? 2025 Dates and How to Celebrate

On the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 (Duānwǔ jié).

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…

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.

The Unnecessarily Complicated Chinese Family Tree 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Explained & Answered

Mandarin Chinese has a large number of words for family members. So here we help you decode the entire Chinese Family Tree in an easy…

The Ultimate Guide for Using a VPN in China (2025) || 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…

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.

School Trip to China || When Ancona Came to Beijing (Again!)

In April 2024, we welcomed Istituto d’istruzione Superiore Savoia Benincasa to LTL for the third time. Here is a summary of how the trip went.

Olympics in Chinese 🥇 LTL's Ultimate Vocabulary Guide

Olympics in Chinese || All the general and specific vocabulary you need to know to talk about the coming Olympic Games with your Chinese friends!

Tomb Sweeping Festival // 6 Things You NEED To Know About 清明节

Tomb Sweeping Festival: Every year on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox, Chinese people celebrate 清明节 (qīngmíng jié), but what is it?

Chinese Cities to Visit: 7 of the Best Beyond Beijing and Shanghai

Our List of 7 Must-Visit Cities off the Shanghai-Beijing Beaten Path China has many cities full of history, culture, and great food.  Besides Beijing and Shanghai, there are…

Chinese Valentine's Day 💕 Don't Forget the Date(s)!

Dealing with one Valentines Day per year is too much for many 💕 Well, count yourself lucky you're not celebrating a Chinese Valentines Day.