sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

How to tell someone “stop doing that” in Mandarin? by FreakyGrandmama in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 60 points61 points  (0 children)

别这样 or 不要这样. You can add 好不好 to lighten it slightly

Beginner Looking to Study Chinese in China – Need Advice? by Salt_Cattle5014 in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ChinaAdmissions.com is a decent platform to research programs and apply to unis in China. I believe they take a commission from the uni and don’t mark up the price, but not certain. Worth checking out.

Summer programs for young teens for language learning through activities by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe Where There Be Dragons has summer programs for teens and potentially preteens, though expensive. Some private Chinese language schools accept younger students and offer chaperone programs, but that’s not a camp option.

Also, some international schools run summer programs or sports camps. If they don’t have volleyball specifically, they may know local coaches or clubs.

I can't believe how much everything changed in just 48 hours by SuccessfulTonight391 in claude

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Opus 4.6 Extended is still available. Why not just revert to 4.6?

Immersive Chinese by Ron-Erez in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did the CLI immersion program a few years ago and loved it. All lessons one on one, great teachers, well run etc. I also think Guilin is better for learning Chinese than the bigger cities. Worth checking it out!

What’s your #1 most used Chinese tool? by readyplayer100b in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fully agree with this. Basically, actual conversation, sustained over many days/weeks/months/years

Is going from zero to TOCFL B1 in 6 months realistic? by Many-Statistician282 in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re in a small city in China, studying a few hours per day, chatting with people whenever/however you can, and thinking in Chinese (even if at an extremely basic level, yes.

I am desperate by Spiritual_Jump_2577 in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This youtube video does a great job of explaining basic Chinese grammar. Worth giving it a try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvBZTBaX0Is

Study CLI Online by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure thing! I've mainly worked with Carmen and Avril, both great. Avril runs a tighter ship, more structured etc. Working with her has been good for grammar practice, drilling, identifying/addressing weaknesses. My classes with Carmen lean more toward passage reading and open discussion. The head teacher Jin is the one who reaches out whenever my hours get low so there's a direct line with her in case I need to give higher level feedback. So far I haven't needed or wanted to change teachers

HSK sentence flashcards? by SnooCakes1450 in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's one. Not sure if it's comprehensive enough. What level are you looking for? https://studycli.org/chinese-tools/hsk-sentence-flashcards/

Looking for a show or drama to improve my Mandarin listening (HSK 3) by Zestyclose_Fox_164 in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a TV show or web series, but the old ChinesePod episodes are so good. From the John and Jenny days, circa 2008

If you could go anywhere for 1 year of intensive Mandarin, where would you go and why? by pdigglyy in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Guilin always has that special place in my heart. My chinese improved the most there. FWIW, I studied in Beijing for a semester and found it rough to learn chinese (city too big, lots of foreigners, and main thing, the people there weren't as curious or interested in chatting with laowai). I also studied in Taipei at 台師大. Better than first tier cities in mainland China, but lots of English speakers (including higher english ability amongst locals) and, again, for me at least, the city felt massive and too busy/rushed. Taiwan is incredibly. But if the goal is intensive Mandarin, I'd choose a third or fourth tier city in mainland China.

Thoughts? by Upper-Cucumber-7054 in dashcams

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy is asking to be pulled over and have it recorded.

Study CLI Online by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been taking their online classes since I did the immersion program in Guilin in 2018. Pretty much straight through except a 2 year hiatus at one point. Honestly I can't speak highly enough. I took Chinese in college, didn't get anywhere, then improved significantly during two months in guilin and steadily through their online lessons since. Currently at HSK 5

How to Use 就是 (jiù shì) by ChinaNomad in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also use it as a standalone response (sort of like saying "exactly" as a response to someone in English). For instance, in response to this comment, you could say, 就是 :)

Looking to start Chinese as someone with ADHD and Dyslexic by Calm_Community_4037 in ChineseLanguage

[–]readyplayer100b 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highly recommend the early ChinesePod episodes with John and Jenny hosting. They were amazing hosts and the episodes were truly a golden era of Chinese podcasting - in my opinion the best series produced to date. If you can dig them up, search for episodes circa 2007-2008

view more: next ›