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(FREE) Pinyin Chart // Learn How To Read Pinyin in 5 Minutes

Get Your FREE Downloadable Pinyin Chart - We spend hours behind the scenes creating excellent tools and useful things for you to use every day.

The Ultimate Guide to Mythology in Chinese || 64 Mythical Beings

Discover Chinese Mythology. Learn about the 64 most fascinating mythical beings from various cultures in Chinese from our ultimate guide!

Best Books for Learning Chinese 📚 (for 2025)

Best Books For Learning Chinese 🥇 Trying to improve your Chinese listening, reading, writing, speaking? These books for learning chinese will help.

A Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy, or 书法 (shūfǎ), is an ancient art form dating back as early as around 200 BCE. Learn everything you need to know with…

The Complete Guide to Countries & Capitals in Chinese

You may know how to say China in Chinese but what about other countries? Let's learn how to name all the countries and their capital…

The Complete Guide to Directions in Chinese 🚀 Plus FREE QUIZ

About to go to China? Learning directions in Chinese should be on your priority list. Directions in Chinese will absolutely help you every day in…

A Fun Chinese Guide for Naming Cats, Dogs, Birds, and More!

40+ Pet Names in Chinese! In Chinese culture, pet names often reflect the pet’s personality, appearance, or even the owner’s best wishes for their pet’s…

Chinese Graded Readers 📚 Three Of The Very Best

Learning Chinese is a long journey, and most people who manage to get through it successfully can attest to the magic of Chinese Graded Readers.

How to Say "Yes" in Chinese: A Simple Guide- Audio Included🔈

Discover the Different Ways to Say Yes in Chinese and When to Use Each One in Specific Contexts Learning how to say “yes” in Chinese…

Chinese Greetings // Our Top 10 to Use in China

Learn the top 10 Chinese greetings and become a pro at greeting someone in Chinese. It's not just about 你好 nǐ hǎo (hello) or 你好吗…

Chinese Resume 📝 The Ultimate Guide to Writing Your CV in Chinese!

Ever wondered how to write your CV in Chinese? Well, your ultimate guide is finally here to help you progress your career!

Fruits in Chinese🍓Your Ultimate Vocab List (PLUS Audio 🔉)

Learning fruit in Chinese? Check out this mega list of Chinese fruit. Plus simple flashcards to help you learn quickly. Check how to say your…

The Complete Collection of 100 China Memes

The Ultimate Collection of China Memes Welcome to the China Memes Olympics! Hosted by LTL Mandarin School. We want you to submit your very best…

Just How Large is China Really 😲 Size Matters

How Big is China? 🐲 Size Matters - China is huge. We have some incredible facts just to prove how large China really is, 48…

Packing for China || Your Complete Must-Pack Guide

You've got your visa and travel documents sorted, what's next you might ask? Follow our guide of things you simply have to pack when coming…

Chinese Mountains: A Journey Through China's Majestic Peaks

Discover the Best and Most Breathtaking Chinese Mountains with our Ultimate Guide 🗺️ China is a land of awe-inspiring landscapes. It’s home to some of…

Giant Pandas || Ultimate Guide to China's National Treasure

The giant panda (熊猫 xióngmāo in Mandarin) is the national treasure of China - and with good reason! Here’s everything you need to know about…

Modern Hanfu || Embracing Traditional Fashion in Today's World

The Hanfu Renaissance: All You Need to Know About the Traditional Garment’s Comeback to Chinese Fashion Traditional Chinese clothing is one (of many!) fascinating aspects of…

Complete Guide to Chinese Universities || Which Are The Very Best

With over 2,500 Chinese universities, there is plenty to choose from, but which are the best? We reveal the top Chinese Uni's and how to…

Tea Customs in China ☕️ Your Ultimate Guide on Tea

Discover Tea Customs in China, its flavours, customs and traditions and learn how to order your favourite cup of tea in Chinese.

My Experience at LTL Beihai School || Jemma Reviews LTL

This post was written by Jemma. She studied at LTL Beihai during the autumn of 2024. See what she thought about LTL Beihai, the food,…

Why Study Chinese in Beihai with LTL?

Why study Chinese in Beihai? Chris - "Ultimately, I chose LTL based on its promise of complete Chinese language immersion."

Life Outside the Classroom in Beihai // Chris' Story

Life outside the classroom is special in Beihai. It's not all about opening up a textbook. Beihai gives you the chance to truly immerse yourself…

A Day in the Life of a Student at LTL Beihai

Ever wondered what it’s like to study Chinese and live in a small city? Away from the bright lights of Beijing and Shanghai? Find out…

Beaches in China || Your Guide to Beihai's Beautiful Beaches

Beaches in China don't come much finer than the beaches of Beihai! Here's our guide to some of the best beaches in China.

The Ultimate Guide 🏖 8 (Great) Things To Do In Beihai

What are the best things to do in Beihai? We have prepared a definitive list of 8 places to see, food to eat, and how…