Archive for the ‘Resources’ Category

And the Title Is: Chinese 24/7

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Well the publisher has spoken, and the title of my book is: Chinese 24/7: Everyday Strategies for Speaking and Understanding Mandarin. (click through to Amazon to see a bigger cover image) Thanks again to everyone who participated in helping name the book.  That contest was started before I'd found a publisher.  When it ...

Wanted: Chinese Name Gender Reference

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

I sometimes get emails from Chinese people that are friends of friends, or someone I've never actually met, and I'm not really sure if it's a boy or girl.  There was no way to know ahead of time because it was always "tā" when my friend mentioned "tā," and I ...

HSK Vocabulary Levels Added to MDBG

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Keeping with dictionary review week, there's a new feature on my favorite online dictionary that deserves some mention.  MDBG has added the HSK vocabulary levels.  While this isn't exactly what everyone needs, it's a step in the right direction. Which Chinese Word Should I Use? Even though the HSK info isn't designed ...