A Complete Guide to ALL The Languages Spoken in China (300+)

Chinese really is an umbrella term for a very complex subject. Get answers to all your questions about the languages in China, with explanations and…

Memrise Review | Should I Download It to Learn Chinese in 2025?

Memrise is a popular tool with Chinese learners but with so many learning Chinese apps out there does it rank with the best? Check out…

Simplified or Traditional Chinese? Which One Is Right For Me in 2025?

Simplified Chinese vs Traditional Chinese 🤔 This will depend on your goals and where you want to study or live. Let's help you decide.

Lucky Numbers in Chinese 🔢AND Unlucky Numbers to Avoid

Upon coming to China it is useful to understand various things about Chinese Culture. It runs deep through the heart of China. Numbers are one…

Chinese Memes and Funnies 😂 The Ultimate Collection (for 2025)

Chinese Memes for 2021 😅 Learning Chinese is a long road, so we've got to have some fun along the way, right? Check out our…

Chinese New Year 🐉 The Complete Guide To China's Biggest and Most Important Holiday

Chinese New Year Guide | Traditions, Superstitions, Vocab and Experiences. A complete guide to Chinese New Year from different perspectives.

Du Chinese 🀄 Rated and Reviewed (for 2024)

How good is Du Chinese? Is it worth downloading? How would you rate Du Chinese? All your questions answered with our comprehensive review.

SuperTest HSK Review (Formerly HSK Online) // Our Complete 2024 Guide

The Complete Guide to SuperTest HSK To Download or Not To Download 🤔 SuperTest (HSK Study and Exam) Review: 9/10An invaluable companion for HSK studies.…

The Chairman's Bao App Review - Updated for 2023

Our ‘The Chairman’s Bao’ Definitive Review & Guide to this Chinese Reading App  A simplified Chinese news site, specifically aimed at Mandarin learners. Ease of…

Ninchanese Review // Rated and Reviewed by LTL Mandarin School

Welcome to LTL's Ninchanese review! Ninchanese is a website and app that uses gamification and SRS to teach you Mandarin. Here, we'll be reviewing the…

Slow Chinese Review // Mastering Modern Mandarin with this Magnificent Membership

Slow Chinese Review // Slow Chinese have recently launched a membership service to gain access to every more content. Is it any good? We reveal…

Duolingo for Mandarin 🦉 Is It Really Any Good?

Duolingo Review 🦉 In our never ending quest for the best Chinese learning apps our journey takes us to Duolingo. One of the biggest names…

6 Cantonese Tones || Learn and Speak Cantonese like a Native!

As a tonal language, Cantonese is considered very difficult to learn. But don't worry, in this article we've simplified the six tones to get you…

10 Greetings in Cantonese || Useful Phrases to Use in Hong Kong

Do you want to travel to Cantonese-speaking regions? Then it'd be a good idea to learn some greetings in Cantonese such as hello and goodbye.

Shanghai Language 🗣 Shanghainese or Mandarin?

What is the Shanghai Language? Mandarin or Shanghainese? Shanghainese is a part of the Wu Dialect family but should I learn Shanghainese?

What Are The 7 Main Differences Between Learning Cantonese and Mandarin?

What are 7 key differences between Mandarin and Cantonese? They're both Chinese, right? Well, for starters, when spoken, you'd barely even notice a similarity

Learning Shanghainese 📖 Alex's Journey

Follow Alex's journey as he aims to add Shanghainese to his long list of languages. Can he crack Shanghainese, how different is it from Mandarin?

8 of The Best (& Cheesy) Chinese Pick-Up Lines || Chinese Rizz

Pick Up Lines in Chinese - Living in China and have a HUGE crush? Here are LTL's top 8 Chinese Chat Up Lines to help…

Chinese + English = Chinglish 😲 You Must See To Believe

Chinglish - Sometimes you have to see it to believe it. You will be amazed at some of these language mishaps that are made when…

41 Ultimate Examples Of Chinese Slang 🤫 Speak Like The Locals

Check out the best ways to speak Chinese in 2021! Chinese Slang is the ultimate way to level UP your Mandarin and we've got a…

I Learnt 55 Swear Words From Native Chinese Speakers

Chinese swear words are the most exciting thing for newbies is learning how to say bad things. Here are 55 I learnt from native speakers.

Singles' Day Sales in China 11/11: Sales That Make Black Friday Average

Singles' Day in China may not be a formal national holiday where you get a day off work, but Singles' Day Sales are as big…

Things That Shocked Me About China

Culture Shock in China can happen to anyone at any time, and it affects everyone differently. China, however, is in a whole different league. We…

The New HSK Exam System 😲 All Your Questions Answered

Announced in May 2020, the HSK is changing and the first exam date has been released. See all the changes here (including FULL word list).

Chinese Made Easy: How to Ask "How Are You"?

Learn Different Ways to Greet a Stranger or a Friend in Chinese and When to Use Each One Depending on the situation and who you’re…

10 Best Mandarin Movies of All Time (2025 Update)

Discover the Best Mandarin Movies. In a world of endless superhero movies and repetetive reboots, it's time to try something new. Let's delve into the…

Hello in Chinese 👋🏽 20 Ways To Greet Someone in Mandarin

So you think you know how to say hello in Chinese? It's easy, isn't it? But did you know there are at least 20 ways…

The Unnecessarily Complicated Chinese Family Tree 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Explained & Answered

Mandarin Chinese has a large number of words for family members. So here we help you decode the entire Chinese Family Tree in an easy…

Questions in Chinese 🙇🏼‍♀️ 59 Vital Question Words and Questions to Learn

Asking questions in Chinese, or any language for that matter happens probably even more than you'd imagine. Here's our complete guide with 59 to learn.

How to Say Merry Christmas in Chinese🎄PLUS Christmas in China

The Complete Culture & Language Guide to Christmas 2024 in China || BONUS Chinese Christmas Carols! 🎅 With Christmas just around the corner, a lot…

I Spoke To 17 Chinese Teachers || Here Are Their Top 41 Chinese Girl Names

I spoke to 17 Chinese teachers from all over China to get the best Chinese girl names for 2025. Here is the final result.

I Spoke To 17 Chinese Teachers || Here Are Their Top 49 Chinese Boy Names

I spoke to 17 of LTL's Mandarin teachers about the best Chinese boy names for 2025. Here is what they said.

What is Dragon Boat Festival? 2025 Dates and How to Celebrate

On the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, Chinese people celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 (Duānwǔ jié).

Ultimate Guide to WeChat 2024 📱 How to Use WeChat's Features

We've got 5 great things you never knew Wechat could do. It's the most used app in all of China, but how to use Wechat?…

The Ultimate Guide for Using a VPN in China (2024) || Your Questions Answered

Here's everything you need to know about what a VPN is, why you'll need one for China and whether or not it's worth paying for…

7 Reasons Why You Should Learn Chinese in China in 2025

Reasons You Never Expected // Learn Why YOU Should Come to China Learning a language is not just about vocabulary and grammar—it’s about culture, context,…

Studying Chinese in Chengde - William's Story

Studying Chinese in the Birthplace of the Mandarin Language This blog was written by LTL student William Shaw, who studied Chinese in Chengde. I’d studied…

My Review of LTL Chengdu || Intensive Chinese Course

This blog post has been written by LTL student, Mark from Canada. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with everyone.

Learning Chinese As A Beginner - Andrew's Story

My biggest concern when making my 3.5 month commitment wasn’t whether or not I could learn the language but whether or not I would actually…

Getting Fluent in Chinese Whilst Working Full Time || It Can Be Done

Getting fluent in Chinese whilst working full-time is a challenge. However, it is possible with a well-thought out plan and plenty of determination.

School Trip to China || When Ancona Came to Beijing (Again!)

In April 2024, we welcomed Istituto d’istruzione Superiore Savoia Benincasa to LTL for the third time. Here is a summary of how the trip went.

The Great Race 🐯 Ultimate Guide to Chinese Zodiacs

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the Chinese Zodiacs and how the animal were selected? Did you know there was a Chinese Zodiac…