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In this mini lesson, we teach you some  ‘titles’ you will frequently come across in Chinese. Some titles are used for family members.  The reference point for those older or younger is oneself.  Other titles are used for people with certain positions or occupations.  Others are more like terms of endearment.  This week we started with family members: In the family:  ‘lil bro:  弟弟  (dìdi) – younger brother In the family:  big bro:  哥哥  (gēge) – older brother In the family:   big sis:  姐姐  (jiějie) – older sister In the family:  ‘lil sis:  妹妹(mèimei) – younger sister In the family:  mommy dearest:  妈妈 (māma) - mom In the family:  dad knows best:  爸爸 (bàba) - dad In the family:  not kissing... Show more

Hello Listener, Can kids learn Chinese? Of course! They’re the fastest learners around! But do they? Not unless there’s a native Chinese speaker in the family. Language experts say children learning a second language enjoy cognitive advantages over those that do not. So, if you need a way to learn Chinese with your child start with the kid friendly e-book that’ll get them mastering words in minutes! With the Talking World iBook for the iPad, your little one will earn all the common Chinese vocab they know in English! FREE iBook for the iPad: Learn Chinese for Kids - Talking World It’s jam packed with 16 colorful chapters and 274+ common Chinese words for any child to learn. Explore all sorts of vibrant scenarios per chapter... Show more

Hello Listener, Every Chinese learner will feel these at some point: “I’m not good enough yet.” “I don’t think I’m making any progress.” Chinese learning fears – we all get them from time to time. What are yours? And are they worth being scared of this Halloween season? But, before we get into the top 4 learning fears, our Monster-Sized Sale starts now! ‘Til Halloween, get 28% OFF the most effective Chinese course and start learning Chinese! Unlock over 180 hours of audio and video lessons, Premium study tools, apps and more! Basic is as low as $2.88/month and Premium is as low as $7.20/month. Monster-Sized Sale Starts Now! Click Here to Get 28% OFF! So, below are the top 4 Chinese learning fears according to our listeners. ... Show more

Hey Listeners! Did you know that all of our lessons, lesson notes, progress tracking and premium tools are available on your smartphone or mobile device? Well, they are! With our Innovative Language 101 App, you can study Chinese on-the-go wherever you want! Getting on the fast-track to learning Chinese is THAT simple! Want to switch from the app to your computer and continue where you left off? You can! Our system is fully integrated! Download the App for FREE to your Android, iPhone, iPad or Kindle Fire Click here to download the App for FREE & learn Chinese on the go! What's Inside The Innovative Language Learning 101 App: New Users – Try It Free: Start your 7-Day Free Trial! 7-Day Free Premium Trial for new... Show more

Hello Listener, Can you believe it? You got us to 500 million lesson downloads. To put that number in perspective, that’s 9,513 years of learning done since we started teaching in 2005. It means that you’re learning with a proven system. 500 million downloads and 10 years of experience don’t lie. So, to thank you for helping us reach this milestone, we’ve been giving you a BIG 30% OFF and two new study tools. In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Click here to get 30% OFF Premium or Premium PLUS! Never Forget Chinese Words with the Updated Word Bank New! Stay Focused, Learn 2x Faster with Lesson Transcripts 1.Ends Friday! Get 30% OFF with the 500 Million Celebration! You’ve helped us reach 500 million lesson... Show more

Hello Listener, We want to thank you. ChineseClass101 has reached 500 MILLION lesson downloads – that’s HALF a BILLION since we began in 2005! You’ve downloaded and you’ve learned with us. As you can imagine, we’re celebrating this milestone. And what better way to celebrate than to reward the people who helped – members like you! At ChineseClass101, you learn Chinese with real lessons by real teachers – with 180+ hours of audio and video lessons – but now it’s even more affordable too! 500 Million Celebration: Get 30% Off ALL Premium and Premium PLUS plans! 500 Million Celebration! Get 30% OFF Premium and Premium PLUS! (Only 500 spots available for this huge discount) Premium Plan for Just $7/Month or $0.23/Day! ... Show more

Hello Listener, How easy is it to forget new Chinese words and phrases? First you learn ‘em. Two days later, you forget ‘em. Stopping to note them down takes a lot of time. You can write every word down on 100s of flashcards or in a notebook. That’s the time-consuming part of the battle. But wait! You STILL have to review them all! So here are 5 ways to never forget new Chinese words with the Word Bank. It’s your personal, ever-growing collection of vocab. Come across a new word in a ChineseClass101 lesson? Want to master specific vocab list? Save ‘em with 1 click and review ‘em in 1 spot – the Word Bank. And it’s just been updated with new features! If you’re a Premium user, be sure to check it out! If not, take... Show more

Speaking is usually the #1 weakness for all Chinese learners. This is a common issue among language learners everywhere. The reason for this is obvious: When language learners first start learning a language, they usually start with reading. They read online articles, books, information on apps and so on. If they take a class, they spend 20% of their time repeating words, and 80% of the time reading the textbook, doing homework or just listening to a teacher. So, if you spend most of your time reading instead of speaking, you might get better at reading but your speaking skills never grow. You get better at what you focus on. So if you want to improve you speaking skills, you need to spend more of your study time on speaking. Here are... Show more

Hello Listener, You’ll want to know about these 2 new Chinese learning tools and features. They’re great for reviewing, motivation and progress. One is an unofficial sneak peek. So what are they? The brand new Achievement Badges and the Word Bank! And... if you want to master Chinese, unlock our proven learning system at 26% OFF and get a Bonus 6.5-hour Audiobook! In this month’s newsletter: 72 Hours Left! Click here to get 26% OFF + FREE 6.5-Hour Audiobook New Feature! Achievement Badges Now Available for Premium PLUS Sneak Peek: Save & Review Vocab with this Study Tool 1. Ends Friday! Learn Chinese with 26% OFF & a FREE Audiobook! No school. No stress. Learn Chinese at your pace and start speaking in... Show more

There are plenty of destinations where you can get by with English, but sometimes you want to do better than just ‘get by’. Here are 6 reasons you should learn the basics of the language of your next trip destination. 1. You will be able to discover your destination better than other tourists. Getting by is one thing, but actually experiencing a trip abroad is quite another. No amount of guidebooks and online research can compensate for a basic lack of language ability. Speaking the language of your destination permits you to explore that destination beyond the regular tourist traps. Your language skills will not only allow you to dig into all the hidden gems of your destination, but they will also allow you to mingle with the... Show more