Pimsleur Chinese Review: The Audio Course That Changed How I Learn Mandarin
Pimsleur Chinese is an audio-based Mandarin course that builds speaking confidence fast. After using it across multiple levels before trips to China, here's my honest review — what it does well, where it falls short, and who it's best for.
Can You Teach Your Child a Language You Don't Speak? A Parent's Guide
Everything you need to know to set yourself up for success to teach your child a language you are not proficient in
Teaching Kids Chinese: Our Family's Journey & Essential Tips
How we (so far) successfully incorporated Mandarin in our already multilingual home
How to Learn Chinese: Science-Based Approach That Actually Works
The guide to mastering a foreign language — especially one that is very different to any other language you already speak
Learning Mandarin as an Adult: My Honest Journey from Zero to Conversational (2026)
After 2.5 years of learning Mandarin as an adult, I passed HSK3 at 88%. Here's what actually works — from comprehensible input to flashcards — and my honest advice.
Why We Sent Our 2-Year-Old to a Mandarin Preschool
Our multilingual journey & what we have learned along the way
Is Learning Chinese Worth It? An Honest Take from a Mandarin Learner (2026)
Is Mandarin worth learning? A multilingual language learner and frequent China traveler shares the honest case for and against learning Chinese — including why it's not as hard as you think.