


How to Use Negative Commands in Spanish
Learning to form negative commands in Spanish is important for effective communication, whether you’re politely correcting someone or giving clear…
The 50 Most Useful Chinese Adjectives for Everyday Conversation
Without adjectives, you won’t be able to describe anything. When you’re learning Chinese, you’ll find it insanely difficult to communicate…
The 6 Main Uses of the Chinese Ne (呢) Modal Particle
Particles don’t exist in English, but they’re quite important in the Chinese language—especially the modal particle, (ne). While this complex,…
Memrise Review: Lots of High-quality Language Courses, but Limited Free Content
I’ve used Memrise for years to learn more languages than I can count—from ones I now speak fluently to others…
The Ultimate Guide to 没有 (méi yǒu) in Chinese
Even if you’re new to Chinese, you’ll hear the word (méi yǒu) a lot. It literally means “to not have,”…
48 Chinese Adverbs You Need to Sound More Native
Adverbs, or (fù cí) in Chinese, your sentences more clarity and detail. They help you express yourself better and provide…
How to Ask for and Understand Directions in Chinese
If you’re going to travel to China, odds are that you will feel a little lost at some point. This…
How Long Does It Take to Learn Chinese? The Honest (and Surprising) Truth
Becoming fluent and highly proficient in Mandarin Chinese takes about 2,200 hours or four or more years. That will take…