The Power of Immersive Learning: Unleash Your Potential in China
Unleash your potential in the world of Chinese language and culture through immersive learning at Keats School. Discover the transformative power of studying in China as you dive into authentic language experiences and embrace the vibrant tapestry of Chinese traditions. With its personalized one-on-one immersion courses and dynamic small group classes, Keats School provides the ideal environment for learners to thrive. Explore the captivating landscapes of Kunming, immerse yourself in local communities, and gain a deep understanding of Chinese culture. Embark on an unforgettable language adventure and unlock new horizons at Keats School in China.
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Discover the Chinese Names of Common Food Items in Singapore
Welcome to our comprehensive guide for intermediate learners! In this blog post, we invite you to explore the Chinese names of common food items in Singapore. As you progress in your Mandarin language journey, expanding your vocabulary to include the culinary delights of Singapore will not only enhance your language skills but also deepen your cultural understanding.
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Exploring Mandarin Chinese: Learn the Language and Cultural Insights
Welcome to the exciting world of Mandarin Chinese! In this blog post, we'll guide you through the essentials of Mandarin Chinese language learning, providing you with practical tips and cultural insights along the way. Whether you're a beginner or already have some knowledge of the language, this journey will help you expand your Mandarin skills and gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
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Learn the Chinese Names of Common Food Items!
When travelling to China, it is important to have a basic understanding of the language and culture. This includes being familiar with the Chinese names for common food items. Knowing the names of these items can help you better communicate with locals, as well as make more informed dining choices.
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Clothing Terms Used in Daily Conversations
Do you know how to say shirt, dress, pants, socks, and shoes in Chinese? In today’s article, we will learn some clothing expressions! Also, we will introduce some sentence patterns for you to construct sentences related to clothing. Let’s begin!
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How to Express an Amount of Money in Chinese?
In this blog, we are going to learn about money expressions with the help of the Chinese Yuan(元, Yuan) or what we called the “人民币(ren2 min2 bi4, RMB)”, which is the official currency of China. This might be useful when you travel to China. Let us first learn the vocabulary and then practise using dialogue!
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Reduplication of Measure Words in Chinese: 个个、天天、件件…
In today’s blog, let’s learn an HSK 2 grammar point that talks about the reduplication of measure words. When a measure word is reduplicated, it emphasises “every” or “each” object under a certain category. In a sentence where the measure word is duplicated, a “都(dou1, all/both)” usually follows after. The sentence pattern is “Subject + AA + 都 + Verb/Adjective Phrase”.
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Chinese Separable Words: 游泳、帮忙、放假、见面…
In this post, we are going to learn some 离合词(li2 he2 ci2), which in English, we call separable verbs. Separable verbs usually consist of two characters, the first being the verb and the second being the object. Let’s learn some of them and understand the grammar rules on how to use them.
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Common Chinese Suffixes: -儿、-家、-们、-子 and -头
In today’s blog, we are going to introduce 5 common Chinese suffixes which are -儿、-家、-们、-子 and -头. Let’s see how are they used in Chinese words and phrases.
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Chinese Idiom Story #3 价值连城
In this series of Chinese idiom short stories, we’ll be introducing Chinese idioms that have a long-standing history in ancient China but are still in use today. A background story of the idiom will be provided, along with sample sentence(s) to give you an idea of how to use them. Today we will learn the idiom - 价值连城(jia4 zhi2 lian2 cheng2, something that has great value that is priceless to somebody).
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Chinese Idiom Story #2 画龙点睛
In this series of Chinese idiom short stories, we’ll be introducing Chinese idioms that have a long-standing history in ancient China but are still in use today. A background story of the idiom will be provided, along with sample sentence(s) to give you an idea of how to use them. Today we will learn the idiom - 画龙点睛(hua4 long2 dian3 jing1, adding several elements in the key part of an artwork or writing will enhance the whole).
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Chinese Idiom Story #1 掩耳盗铃
In this series of Chinese idiom short stories, we’ll be introducing Chinese idioms that have a long-standing history in ancient China but are still in use today. A background story of the idiom will be provided, along with sample sentence(s) to give you an idea of how to use them. Today we will learn the idiom - 掩耳盗铃(yan3 er3 dao4 ling2, cover your ears and steal the bell).
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Weather Terms Used in Daily Conversation
In today’s article, we will learn some expressions related to weather! Also, we will introduce some sentence patterns for you to construct sentences related to the weather topic. Let’s begin!
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How to use “把(bǎ)” in Chinese Sentences
It’s quite common to see “把(bǎ)” in Chinese sentences. In this article, we’ll focus mainly on how to use “把(bǎ)” as a preposition in a sentence.
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What is the Difference between 还是 and 或者?
In this post, we’ll discuss the differences between 还是(hái shì) and 或者(huò zhě), which both have the meaning of “or” in English, a conjunction that is used to indicate alternatives. So how do we use them? Stay on this page to find out!
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5 Common Adverbs of Time in Chinese
In this article, we’ll introduce a number of time adverbs, which tells you when and/or how long an action is carried out. Let’s study several terms below and try to form sentences accordingly.
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Basic Chinese Personal Pronouns You Should Know!
In this article, let’s learn some basic personal pronouns used in Chinese. The personal pronouns that’ll be covered include: 我, 你, 您, 他, 她, 我们, 你们, 他们 and 她们. Let’s look at some sample sentences and learn to use them in daily lives.
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Chinese Direction or Location Words You Should Know!
When learning Chinese, you will encounter several location or position words over and over again. Therefore, it is important to learn and grasp them! In today’s blog, let’s learn some important direction words that are used in our daily lives.
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Expressing Dates in Chinese
In today’s article, we’ll take a look at how to express date and time in Chinese, including year, month, day, and week. The principle to follow when expressing them is to put the bigger unit before the smaller unit, in the format of YY/MM/DD. With this principle in mind, let us learn how to express year, month, day and week in Chinese.
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What Are Multi-Sound Characters?
Characters with multiple sounds are confusing and difficult to learn for Chinese learners. Indeed, there are many Chinese characters with more than one sound. Out of the seven thousand general characters, 9% of them have multiple sounds. In this article, let's learn some multi-sound characters with the same exact characters but different pronunciations and meanings. There are four kinds of sound change. Let's break it down and look at them one by one.
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