Month: April 2025

In this edition: Do Chinese care about learning English, why has the Chinese divorce rate gone up so much, a day in Suzhou, why it’s not useful to study grammar rules, a flat tire in Tibet, strict Chinese parenting, more Chinese learning advice, Chinese insults and a trip to Nepal.

Some argue that learning Chinese is so time-consuming that true proficiency is out of reach for most adult learners. Does the “return on investment” justify the sacrifice of time and energy?

If we are to believe Tutor Lily’s product pitch, this AI-driven chatbot is nothing less than a language tutor that you can pull out of your pocket at any time to learn your target language. I checked out the app and here are my findings.

The answer isn’t obvious. Today, I welcome Dorota from Mandarin Zest, who will share her experience. She…

American YouTuber iShowSpeed visits China and receives a hero’s welcome. Six-hour livestreams showcase his China experience. Plain propaganda or good news?