The Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Learning Mandarin
Everything you need to start learning Mandarin the right way—without wasting months jumping between apps, videos and courses. I still remember the first time I…
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Understanding 是……的 (shì…de): One of the Most Important Mandarin Grammar Patterns
The shi de Chinese grammar pattern can look confusing at first. If you’ve been learning Mandarin for any length of time, you’ve probably come across…
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Rocket Chinese vs a Mandarin Teacher: Which Is Better in 2026?
By Shane | Learn Real Mandarin with Shane Rocket Chinese vs a Mandarin teacher: which is the better choice for learning Mandarin in 2026? If…
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Can You Learn Mandarin After 50?
Can you learn Mandarin after 50? The honest answer is yes. Being over 50 does not prevent you from becoming conversational in Mandarin. You may…
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How Long Does It Really Take to Learn Mandarin?
How long does it really take to learn Mandarin? It is one of the most common questions people ask before they begin learning Chinese.One of…
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Rocket Chinese vs Duolingo: Which Is Better for Learning Mandarin?
If you are comparing Rocket Chinese vs Duolingo, you are probably trying to answer one simple question: which course will actually help you learn Mandarin?…
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Rocket Chinese Review 2026
The Structured Mandarin Course Designed to Get You Speaking Chinese My rating: 8.5/10 Rocket Languages reports more than 2,000,000 members worldwide. This Rocket Chinese Review…
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Learn Mandarin While You Work Out: A Practical Fitness Vocabulary Guide
I want to tell you about one of the strangest places I have ever practised Mandarin tones. The gym. Not in a classroom. Not hunched…
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How to Ask for — and Give — Directions in Mandarin
The complete guide to finding your way in a Chinese-speaking world Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase Rocket Chinese through my…
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Your Complete Travel Guide to China
What first-time visitors need to know before travelling to mainland China If you’re planning your first trip to China, this China travel guide will help…
