• Learn holiday expressions for upcoming Dragon Boat Festival!

    Learn holiday expressions for upcoming Dragon Boat Festival!

    June 06, 2024

    Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner. Check out the conversation below to familiarize yourself with some common holiday expressions!

  • Tips on learning how to write Chinese characters

    Tips on learning how to write Chinese characters

    June 05, 2024

    Writing Chinese characters is a bit like drawing a picture. Even Chinese kids need to learn for several years before they master it. You may be wondering, "How can I do it?" Don't worry — we have tips here!

  • Your ultimate guide to human body parts in Chinese

    Your ultimate guide to human body parts in Chinese

    May 24, 2024

    If you want to describe someone's physical appearance or tell a doctor about what part of your body is bothering you, you'll need to know the names of the main parts of the human body in Chinese.

  • How to express articles of clothing in Chinese

    How to express articles of clothing in Chinese

    May 24, 2024

    This article is on a SUPER practical topic: 衣服 (yī fu) - clothing/clothes!

  • Ordering food in Mandarin for newbies

    Ordering food in Mandarin for newbies

    May 16, 2024

    Some foreigners recognize so few Chinese characters that rocking up at a restaurant without an English menu can be a real challenge. While this quickie guide won't give you access to the deeper, darker corners of every Chinese menu, it's a start to making sure you don't accidentally order the Spicy Lung Slices or Large Intestine Soup.

  • How to buy train tickets in China

    How to buy train tickets in China

    May 09, 2024

    Here are useful Chinese phrases for expats to buy train tickets in China.

  • Essential taco-related Chinese vocab

    Essential taco-related Chinese vocab

    April 26, 2024

    Tacos are a widely beloved food. Today, we'll be taking a look at some common fillings, extras, and how to say you don't want something in your taco – which may be especially helpful for those cilantro haters out there.

  • Beyond words: Embracing the beauty of Chinese expressions

    Beyond words: Embracing the beauty of Chinese expressions

    April 17, 2024

    Every Chinese learner harbors a special Chinese phrase in their heart, one that may serve as a bridge connecting them to the stories of Chinese culture, or a window through which they can observe the commonalities and resonances between different cultures.

  • Spring has sprung: Chinese idioms to help your vocabulary bloom

    Spring has sprung: Chinese idioms to help your vocabulary bloom

    April 16, 2024

    Here are some Chinese idioms for spring, each conjuring a world as lush as a garden in full bloom and perfect to drop casually into your conversation when you're taking a stroll around one of the city's parks.

  • 中国酒文化 Chinese drinking culture

    中国酒文化 Chinese drinking culture

    March 08, 2024

    Living in China, you've probably already had a chance to drink with your Chinese friends, colleagues, or classmates. Drinking is such an integral part of Chinese culture.

Language test

  • 2024 calendar for HSK in Shanghai's test centers

    2024 calendar for HSK in Shanghai's test centers

Language courses

  • Hongkou district invites expats to experience Chinese language and culture

    Hongkou district invites expats to experience Chinese language and culture

  • 2024 Shanghai International Studies University Summer Session

    2024 Shanghai International Studies University Summer Session