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Youdao Dictionary Pen Review: An Honest Assessment of its Accuracy and Usability
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Youdao Dictionary Pen Review: An Honest Assessment of its Accuracy and Usability

Back when I was learning Chinese, I used to have thick Chinese English dictionaries to check the meaning of English/Chinese words. They were super thick (like a brick) as half…

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9 July 2023
Top Features of Galaxy Kids Chinese: What Makes It Stand Out Among Other Language Apps
Apps / Top Tips

Top Features of Galaxy Kids Chinese: What Makes It Stand Out Among Other Language Apps

There is a funny story behind the Galaxy Kids Chinese app and how I came to know about it. I was chatting to one of my mummy friends in Australia…

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25 June 2023
Everything You Need To Know to Teach the Mid-Autumn Festival
Festivals / Mid Autumn

Everything You Need To Know to Teach the Mid-Autumn Festival

What is the Mid Autumn Festival 中秋节? Mid-autumn falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month every year. Hence the name mid-autumn 中秋,  as it falls in the…

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13 August 2022
Our Honest Review of the Maomi Stars Learning App
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Our Honest Review of the Maomi Stars Learning App

Using educational apps is a great way to supplement second language learning. There are many Chinese educational apps targeted for young Chinese learners: iHuman Chinese, Wukong Shizi, Galaxy Kids Chinese,…

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29 September 2023
Chongyang Festival: A Complete Guide to Traditional Customs and Festive Activities
Festivals / Teach

Chongyang Festival: A Complete Guide to Traditional Customs and Festive Activities

What is the Chongyang Festival 重阳节? Chongyang Festival 重阳节 is also known as Double Ninth Festival. It falls on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month, and is considered…

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27 September 2023
New Feature – Learn Chinese idioms with the iHuman Chinese App
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New Feature – Learn Chinese idioms with the iHuman Chinese App

What are Chinese Idioms? Chinese idioms, 成语 are a type of figurative language that consists of a set of usually four characters, each carrying a specific meaning. These idioms are…

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2 September 2023
BeKids Reading – a fun, interactive educational app to learn English
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BeKids Reading – a fun, interactive educational app to learn English

As the name implies, BeKids Reading app is all about reading fluency for kids. The same developers behind one of my all time favourite Chinese educational app iHuman Chinese App…

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26 August 2023
Chinese Book Recommendation – 屁屁侦探 Butt Detective
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Chinese Book Recommendation – 屁屁侦探 Butt Detective

This review is going to stink. Figuratively speaking anyway Because this post is about a smart, weird and stinky detective named 屁屁侦探 loosely translated in Chinese as Butt Detective. Mandarin…

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9 August 2023
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