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Quite possibly all the body parts in Mandarin!
ManhattanMandarin.co.uk https://quizlet.com/784901770/flashcards 头部 (tóu bù) - head 面部 (miàn bù) - face 眉毛 (méi máo) - eyebrow 睫毛 (jié...


What makes American Mahjongg Different?
Mahjongg is a popular tile-based game that has been enjoyed by people all around the world for centuries. It originated in China during...


Adjectives - Lots of Adjectives
For years we've seen our students struggle with using adjectives in Mandarin. The grammar (explained below) is easy enough but one of the...


CNY 2023
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's CNY celebration. The first at our new HQ! What a turnout we had from friends,...


Calligraphy and Wine Night
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first calligraphy and wine night at HQ! The event sold out quickly and, thanks to Sean...


Baseball in China and Almost All the Baseball Words You Need in Mandarin!
In 2008, while studying in Shanghai with CET, I was lucky enough to play and 'intern' with the Shanghai Golden Eagles. As a part of the...


All the baby vocabulary you need!
This is a new series for MM. We've always believed that the trickiest part of getting to a high level of Mandarin is the sheer amount of...


The Ease of Grammar in Mandarin
Mandarin is often considered a challenging language to learn, with its complex characters, tones, and unfamiliar sounds. However, one...


GCSE Mandarin Chinese Test Structures
ManhattanMandarin.co.uk Book a Free Trial Lesson with us or join our GCSE Chinese Online Prep Classes Test Structures Overview There are...


Why Learning Mandarin is Easier than French
Learning a new language can be an exciting and challenging journey. While every language has its unique complexities and nuances, some...


Li Bai - A Tang Dynasty Legend & His Poem: 'Drinking Alone Under the Moon'
LiBai (also known as Li Bo, Li Taibai and Li Po) was a Chinese poet who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618–907). He is widely regarded as...


All about the YCT
The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an internationally recognized standardized test of Chinese proficiency for children, primarily aimed at...


Introduction to The HSK
Although I have been studying Mandarin since 2006 and lived and worked in China from 2008 until 2013, I didn't meet anyone who had...


Best Dumplings in London Chinatown
Our favorite spots for soup dumplings, fried dumplings, and dim sum in London's Chinatown


The 5 Best Soup Dumpling Spots in London's Chinatown
Here are our top 5 favorite spots to grab the best soup dumplings in London's Chinatown:


Top 5 Dessert Spots In London's Chinatown
Looking for a dessert spot after a delicious meal in London’s Chinatown? You’e come to the right place! While better known for its dim...


Top 5 Bands In Mainland China You Should Know
1. Black Panther (黑豹乐队) Not to be confused with the famous box office superhero movie, the Black Panthers were established in 1987 and...


What Is The HSK & Why You Should Take It
What Is The HSK? The HSK, officially short for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试), is an internationalized standard test for non-native...


MM Top 5 Mandarin Learning Apps/Websites
MM Top 5 : Mandarin Learning Apps / Websites Five must-have apps/websites we at Manhattan Mandarin have personally used to improve our...
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