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Josh Summers

How to Travel to China Without Speaking Chinese in 2024

February 13, 2024 By Josh Summers

How to travel China without speaking Chinese

Is it possible to travel China without speaking Chinese (Mandarin)? The answer depends on which part of the country you plan to see, but in general the answer is "yes"...although it is advisable to learn as much of the Chinese language as you can before you leave! Thankfully, learning basic Mandarin isn't as hard as you might think. While I've spent a lot of time and effort personally … [Read more...] about How to Travel to China Without Speaking Chinese in 2024

Best Voice Translation Apps for China Travelers & Expats in 2024

February 12, 2024 By Josh Summers

Best voice translation apps for China

What are the best voice translation apps for China travelers? Perhaps you're not an omniglot who can speak multiple languages fluently. Maybe you're a bit worried about traveling around China without speaking Chinese. Many of us have those feelings when we travel abroad and now thanks to the computer in our pocket, it's possible to use a good translation app while traveling in China. It's … [Read more...] about Best Voice Translation Apps for China Travelers & Expats in 2024

Best Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook for 2024 (books & apps)

February 12, 2024 By Josh Summers

Best Chinese Phrase Guide Book

What is the best Mandarin Chinese phrasebook for travelers and expats in China? Unless you're fluent in Chinese, you're probably going to want something that will help you communicate in a pinch. In this guide, I'll cover not only the best phrase guides for 2024, but also ebooks and apps for the tech-savvy traveler. Being able to communicate during your journey to China can make a huge … [Read more...] about Best Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook for 2024 (books & apps)

Best Podcasts to Learn Chinese in 2024 (both free & premium)

February 11, 2024 By Josh Summers

Best podcast to learn Chinese

Podcasts are my favorite way to consume content. If you're anything like me, you've subscribed to a number of awesome podcasts that inform, teach and entertain. But what about learning Chinese? Are there good podcasts to learn Chinese? Listening to the Chinese language as you’re trying to learn is as important as writing, reading, and speaking in that language. It takes time to learn … [Read more...] about Best Podcasts to Learn Chinese in 2024 (both free & premium)

Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2024 (Free & Paid)

February 10, 2024 By Josh Summers

Learn to read Chinese with these recommended tools

Learning to read Chinese seems like an impossible task at first. I remember first seeing Chinese characters and thinking "Am I really going to learn to make sense of this?!" It takes hard work but I'm living proof that yes...yes, you can! I've learned that the whole process can be much easier with the right tools, which is why I'd like to share my favorite tools for learning to read … [Read more...] about Learn to Read Chinese | 21 Amazing Tools for 2024 (Free & Paid)

NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2024?

February 10, 2024 By Josh Summers

Ninchanese review

What is the best app for learning Chinese? For Chinese learners looking for tools to learn Mandarin, you might have run into an app called NinChanese. Weird name, I know...but what in the world is NinChanese? Below I review NinChanese and how it compares to the top tools for learning Chinese like Skritter, ChinesePod, and the Chairman's Bao. Luckily for Chinese learners like you and me, … [Read more...] about NinChanese Review | Great App to Learn Chinese in 2024?

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