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Happy Birthday in Chinese 🎉 Learn What & What Not To Say

The need to say Happy Birthday in Chinese is something you’ll probably come across pretty early on in your studying Chinese journey.

Complete Guide of Things to Do in Chengdu in 2024

Things to do in Chengdu - Pandas are certainly Chengdu’s best ambassadors. They are super cute. But we’re here to tell you there’s so much…

The Sizzling Truth Behind Spicy Sichuan Hotpot 🍲🌶️

Spicy Sichuan Hotpot is notorious globally but is that really all Sichuan has to offer? Does the chilli even come from the western region? Let…

Discover the Pandas in Chengdu || Where Can You Find Them in 2024?

Want to know the best way to visit pandas in Chengdu, then you've come to the right place! We reveal the top 4 places to…

Chengdu Weather Guide: Climate, Seasons, and Best Times to Visit

What to Expect from Chengdu Weather Throughout the Year || PLUS Weather-Related Vocab Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, is known for its rich history,…

Goodbye in Chinese || 17 Ways to Say Bye in Mandarin 👋

Learn How to Say Goodbye in Chinese like a Native Speaker See ya later, alligator. In a while, crocodile! Ok, so there might not be…

HSK Prep // 11 Top Tips on Passing the HSK Exam (2025 Update)

If you are studying Chinese the HSK test is something you have probably heard of before. Many students ask what the best HSK prep is,…

Transport in Chinese 🚚 Your Complete Guide to 37 Forms of Transport

37 Forms of Transportation in Chinese || Plus FREE Vocab Quiz! Choo, choo… here comes another vocabulary blog. In today’s edition we focus on all…

Life after HSK 🔝 What to do After You've Passed the HSK 6?

Life After HSK | You might be thinking how I show off my amazing Chinese now? How do I make sure it doesn’t 退步 (tuìbù,…

Post Office in Chinese // Vocabulary Guide to Send Postcards & Parcels Homes

Dealing with the post office in Chinese might not be an easy task! We give you the necessary vocabulary and essential sentences to make it…

Chinese Proverbs: 9 of the Best Chinese Sayings // PLUS Bonus Quiz

While there are many sayings in English, Chinese proverbs are comparatively used much more frequently in everyday speech. These are called chéngyǔ 成语.

How to Save Money in China - 9 Killer Tips (for 2024)

Best Ways to Save Money in China 💰 Your Guide for 2024 The standard of living in China is known for being extremely cheap in…

Chengdu Street Food - 5 Must-Try Street Foods in Chengdu

Street Food in Chengdu – Five Top Foods That Aren’t to Be Missed Chengdu Street Food – oh it’s good! It’s so, so good! Sichuan…

What To Eat In Chengdu - 20 Of The Best Sichuanese Cuisines You Can't Miss

What To Eat In Chengdu – LTL’s Top 20 Sichuanese Eats Are you in Chengdu right now? Then you’ll be faced with one of the…

Chinese Kitchen Essentials 🧄 5 Key Ingredients for an Authentic Taste

Want to make Chinese food at home but doesn’t know where to start? These five Chinese kitchen essentials will get you started in no time.

The True Meaning of 我吃素 || Onions Aren’t Vegetarian?!

我吃素 means "I'm a vegetarian" in Chinese right? Well, not exactly. Whilst this handy phrase should get you a meat-free meal, it actually stems from…

Modern Chinese Slang Words // BRAND NEW for 2024

Language is a beautiful thing in that sense it is always evolving. The same is true of Mandarin with these very cool Chinese slang, phrases…

36 Brand Names and Phrases in Chinese || The Complete Guide

Is Adidas, Adidas in China? No, actually! Let's teach you some of the worlds most famous brands and their brand names in Chinese.

WeChat Pay for Foreigners || A Comprehensive Guide (for 2024)

Step aside, cash and cards. WeChat Pay is here! And we're here to tell you how to set up WeChat Pay and how visitors can…

Live Streaming in China // A Huge Craze Unrivalled Worldwide

There's a craze in the Middle Kingdom that is unrivalled anywhere else in the world - we are referring to live streaming in China. But…

What is 面子 | A Guide to "Face" and Why it's So Important in China

What is Mianzi 面子 and why is it so important? Today we take a look at an important part of Chinese culture - face.

Learn Sichuanese // My Journey Learning The Chengdu Dialect

Being a confident speaker in a few Chinese dialects my next challenge is to learn Sichuanese. Find out my thoughts & tips on studying the…

How To Travel in China: The 7 Methods To Move

Your Complete Guide on How to Travel in China✈️ When coming to China for the first time a common question is – How to Travel…

Travel Sichuan 🧳 7 (Sublime) Hidden Gems to Discover Outside of Chengdu

When you go to travel Sichuan, you are in for a great adventure. Here are 7 spots we think you simply have to visit when…

Living in a Chinese Factory || My Time in a Guangdong Production Plant

Far from the skyscrapers of Shanghai and the hutongs of Beijing, there is an industrial side of China foreigners rarely see. Here's my experience.

Immersion Training - How to Really Immerse Yourself

100% Immersion Into Chinese Culture While Travelling If you didn’t know already LTL stands for “Live the Language”. LTL is based on immersion and the…