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According to the US State Department, Mandarin Chinese is a Category Four language, which is in the most difficult "super-hard language" category. The State Department estimates that it takes more than 88 weeks of full time study to become proficient. Don't let this discourage you. There are as many ways to learn Chinese as there are Chinese characters. You can learn Chinese, however you can end up wasting countless hours trying to learn Chinese the wrong way. This article will explain the steps and process to follow to learn Chinese in the most efficient and effective right way.

When it comes to preparing for the future, high school students often find themselves at a crossroads. They're on the brink of adulthood, about to step into a world filled with opportunities and challenges. However, many wonder how they can make the most of their summers and better prepare themselves for the professional world that awaits them. The answer lies in internships.

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 zhōng qiū jié), also known as the Moon Festival, is a significant traditional festival celebrated in East Asian countries, like Mainland China, Korea, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Chinese diaspora worldwide.

This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the two Chinese writing systems and the two phonetic systems used to pronounce the Chinese characters.

As summer vacation approaches, parents often seek ways to enrich their children's experiences during this free time. One incredible opportunity for kids is learning Mandarin, the most spoken language in the world.

In today's globalized world, being bilingual or multilingual has become an increasingly valuable skill. Among the many languages available to learn, Chinese stands out as a particularly beneficial language for college applications.

Chinese is one of the most popular language classes offered by high schools in the Bay Area. Most high schools offer 4 levels of Chinese language classes, and many students only study a language for two or three years in high school.

You may hear many people say that learning Chinese is hard. However, learning Chinese with the right method and tutor can certainly make the process efficient and effective. Learning Chinese is not necessarily "easy"; however at KellynKai we offer the best approach and the most effective resources to make it a fulfilling and enjoyable experience, and as easy as possible for you. Here are a few tips that may help you in your language learning journey...

As we start a new year, many of us are thinking about our resolutions and goals for 2023. If you're considering adding a new challenge to your list, learning Chinese might be just the thing you're looking for. One of the best ways to ensure your success is by working with a tutor.

There are several reasons why you may benefit from learning Chinese from a live tutor, as opposed to using online resources or self-study materials.

Silicon Valley, the epicenter of the global technology industry, has become a very diverse and international place. As a result, learning Mandarin, the official language of Mainland China and Taiwan, can provide a number of benefits for those who live and work in the area.

Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. By learning Chinese, you will be able to communicate with more people and have access to a broader range of cultural experiences.

Greetings play a crucial role in Chinese culture, reflecting respect, warmth, and social etiquette. This guide will walk you through the nuances of Chinese greetings, covering various scenarios and expressions.

In this blog, I will detail five strategies I used to ensure that I was well on my way to learning Chinese; and you can take advantage of these tips to ensure that your Chinese tutoring goes well.

Progress when learning a language is often difficult to measure, and learning Chinese is no different. It is easy to forget our level when we started to study Mandarin; nevertheless, learning Chinese is very easy to track.

This past summer, I started learning Chinese. Below are the top seven things I learned while learning Chinese that you might find useful if you also decided to start learning Chinese with KellynKai.

Below are eight reasons people learn Chinese; perhaps you will find a reason to begin your Chinese learning journey.

Studying Chinese at home can seem almost impossible. Many students fall behind when forced to learn at home without a physical class to attend. For English speakers, Chinese is a particularly difficult language to learn.

The most effective technique to teach a child a second language is to expose them to it at a young age. Learning Mandarin Chinese, however, is no easy task for a child. Here are some recommended ways parents can support their children.

Learning Chinese can be difficult; however, it can be made easier through entertainment. China is a very large market for Hollywood, so many movies have been adapted for Chinese audiences. Watching movies in Chinese will help to learn spoken Chinese because it exposes you to the use of tones. However, not all Chinese dubs are of the same quality; this blog lists the eight best movie dubs to learn Mandarin Chinese.

Pinyin is very important for beginners to understand how to read, type, and pronounce Chinese tones. Indeed, if you are a beginning student with KellynKai, you know that Pinyin is taught first. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to remember the tones when studying or in a lesson.

In this blog, I will detail just how I plan to balance a full-time college schedule while studying Chinese.

Numerous factors in business might influence your career. One of them is being able to speak another language. To advance further in your job, learning a foreign language is considered to be a critical business skill nowadays. In the age of globalization, learning Chinese will help you, as an employee, get many more opportunities in your future career.

These days, a foreign language can be learned in many ways. Thanks to technological advancements, online language learning has become much more common as the world has become busier. Online learning is the new, fun, and exciting way to learn a new language.

Learning Chinese is no easy task. But wait, don’t be afraid! The hardest part is to convince yourself to begin. There are several ways to improve your language skills once you've started. Here are some techniques I used as a Chinese learner to advance myself from beginner to intermediate.

When learning Chinese, the last thing students want to do is to fight with the computer. Indeed, bad software design often causes problems because of the challenge of overcoming a computer’s limitations. However, KellynKai does not suffer from this problem.

Coming into this summer, I wanted to do more than wait for school to start up again. So I looked for a language learning service to enrich my linguistic understanding. Through this research, I found KellynKai. They offered a free lesson for the first class, so I decided to sign up and see if the tutoring would be the right fit for me.

It has always been an ambition of mine to learn Chinese, especially Mandarin. Growing up in a Chinese household, I speak Cantonese as my first language.

Have you ever wondered why I have to learn Mandarin? Or any language besides your mother tongue?

It’s no secret that having a variety of skills will benefit you in the job seeking world. Skills such as problem-solving, leadership, and communication traits are all desired by many employers. But what about knowing another language?

Oftentimes, it’s difficult to learn a new language, let alone learning how to converse in it fluently. As a Chinese American with immigrant parents and close friends who are from China, I notice that they struggle with certain aspects of English.

As a Chinese American born and raised in California, I’ve always had a desire to travel to different places in China. Although I’ve been there several times before, I was too young to remember or understand anything. It wasn’t until the summer of my senior year of high school when I finally had the opportunity to travel with my family to visit China.

As a first-generation student I was taught when growing up to pride myself on my work ethic and the importance of education. Throughout my life I would say that I excelled in expressing these values. However, I recall one specific instance when I found it difficult to exhibit these traits.