Frequently Asked Questions About Learning Chinese – FAQ

  Do you have questions about learning Chinese? Well, we’re here to answer them! Even advanced learners of Chinese have questions about learning, so we’ve put together a collection of frequently asked questions about learning Chinese that some of our users have asked us. This is a growing list, so if you have a question… Read More

I’m at Xiangmihu 香蜜湖: Learning from Metro Stops

It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Posted by Bethany from WrittenChinese.Com Added to by Hollie (July 2015) When I first moved to China, one of the most frustrating things was not being able to read anything. With learning Chinese, unless you know the proper stroke order or have a special character recognizer… Read More

Written Chinese: Where do I start?

It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Posted by Hollie  from WrittenChinese.Com Recently, we’ve had lots of visitors at WrittenChinese.Com asking ‘Where do I start?’ ‘What should I do if I want to learn Chinese from the beginning?’ And these are great questions, because unless you can speak another Asian language such as Japanese… Read More

6 Reasons Why Your Kids Should be Learning Chinese

It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Mandarin Chinese is one of the most ‘learned’ languages in the world for adults studying for business, job prospects and even just for pleasure. Learning another language, especially Chinese has specific benefits such as better decision making and helping boost creativity. However, many people might argue… Read More

How to Handwrite Chinese Characters with Finesse

When we first start handwriting Chinese characters, we’re often unprepared and lack the knowledge to know how to begin. It’s difficult to comprehend if English or other Germanic language is your native tongue, the subtle nuances of strokes in a Chinese character. When we learn to write English, there are only 26 letters to learn,… Read More

8 Reasons Why You Should Learn Chinese

It will only take [est_time] to read this post! “千里之行﹐始于足下” (Qiānlǐ zhī xíng, shǐ yú zú xià) “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step….” – Chinese proverb For most people whose native language is English, learning a language is not only difficult and time-consuming but often not worth the time and… Read More

Our Top Books for Learning Chinese

It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Whilst Written Chinese are big advocates of mobile learning we know that when you’re at home with a cup of tea (or coffee, I’m not discriminatory) nothing beats a good book to study from. During our time in China, The Written Chinese kids have acquired quite… Read More