Do you like China? — Introductory Chinese #4

你喜欢中国吗？ means “do you like China?”

Welcome to our online audio lesson series for newcomers to Mandarin and simplified Chinese characters. In this lesson you will learn how to ask if you like China. Ken and Jenny will walk you through it slowly and clearly. [Read more]

Are you Chinese? — Introductory Chinese #3

你是中国人吗？ means “are you Chinese?”

Welcome to our online audio lesson series for newcomers to Mandarin and simplified Chinese characters. In this lesson you will learn how to tell people where you are from. Ken and Jenny will walk you through it slowly and clearly. [Read more]

What's your name? — Introductory Chinese #2

你叫什么名字 means “what is your name?”

Welcome to our online audio lesson series for newcomers to Mandarin and simplified Chinese characters. In this lesson you will learn how to ask names. Ken and Jenny will walk you through it slowly and clearly. [Read more]

Good morning — Introductory Chinese #1

早上好 means “good morning!”

Welcome to our online audio lesson series for newcomers to Mandarin and simplified Chinese characters. In this lesson you will learn how to exchange greetings. Ken and Jenny will walk you through it slowly and clearly. [Read more]

Adjusting to change — why learn Chinese?

The writing is already on the wall. America is bankrupt and big world changes are coming. China has become the world’s factory and as American economic dominance subsides the Chinese economy is taking its place.

Chinese-speaking business people are now playing an increasingly large role in Africa and South America. Countries all around the Pacific rim are receiving an influx of Chinese as they leave their country for educational and business opportunities all over the world. China is like a mature dandelion or milkweek flower whose seeds are now floating all over the face of the earth. This will likely bring a huge cultural revolution to the entire planet, as an ancient culture, very different from the West, spreads its wings. [Read more]