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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 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!
Chinese Sauces - The Complete Guide to Sauces, Condiments and More
Have you ever found yourself staring at all the Chinese sauces in a Chinese or Asian grocery store wondering what on earth they all are?…
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!
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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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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
Funny China
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Modern Chinese Slang Words // BRAND NEW for 2026
Language is a beautiful thing in that sense it is always evolving. The same is true of Mandarin with these very cool Chinese slang, phrases…
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…
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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…
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.
15 Plants in Chinese 🌷 Our Guide to the Plants in Mandarin
Discover How To Say 15 Plants in Chinese Do you know the names of some plants in Chinese? Perhaps you want to add some greenery…
HSK Prep // 11 Top Tips on Passing the HSK Exam (2026 Update)
If you are studying Chinese the HSK test is something you have probably heard of before. Many students ask what the best HSK prep is,…
Life in China
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How to Become a Master Táobǎo 淘宝 Shopper! 2024-25 Guide
Ten Top Tips on How to Use Taobao 淘宝 – The Complete Guide If you live in China, or know someone who has, you’ve probably…
Alipay for Foreigners in 2026 || How To Link Your Bank Card
Using Alipay in China || You can now link your foreign bank to Alipay to pay for things in China. Follow this step-by-step guide to…
WeChat Pay for Foreigners || A Comprehensive Guide (for 2026)
Step aside, cash and cards. WeChat Pay is here! And we're here to tell you how to set up WeChat Pay and how visitors can…
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?…
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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…
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.
How to Pass HSK 6 📚 Ten Tips to Win at the HSK in 2024
Our students have a 95% pass rate when it comes to HSK Exams so you'd think we know best! One of our successful HSK 6…