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The PSLE Chinese Examination’s component on composition is a crucial aspect of the test, yet many students find it challenging. The authors of our assessment books and a team of top tutors provide us at HaoChinese with the most insightful advice on aiding students with the problematic composition component. 1. Correct Application of Wise Quotes […]

Making the most of your time is one of the most crucial components of studying Chinese. Even though it can be tempting to waste all the random five-minute intervals that pop up throughout the day, if you can use them effectively, the rewards quickly mount. This kind of five-minute learning activity has one feature I

As our mother tongue keeps us close to our roots and culture, it has a tremendous significance that unites Singaporeans based on diversity; studying our mother tongue is as vital as learning English in Singapore. Due to changes in lifestyle and education, Singaporeans have become somewhat “anglicised,” and they no longer emphasise the value of

Speaking Mandarin Chinese can unlock doors in China that would otherwise stay close to you. It is the country’s official language, and most Chinese people can understand it, even if they don’t speak it. In many cases, talking even a little Mandarin will get you better service and a warmer welcome.  However, learning Mandarin Chinese

If you are a parent, you know that the earlier you start teaching your children, the better. Research has shown that babies and toddlers learn more easily while young. This is why we try introducing new skills like walking and talking as early as possible. Although it can be counterproductive to push too hard, it’s

Becoming a PSLE Chinese Top Merit Award winner is a competition not just set against other students but also with time. The earlier you start with your child, the more fluent and skilled they will become at writing essays, comprehension tests, and answering questions from the reading papers.  It’s never too early to start strengthening

Have you always wanted to travel to China but haven’t done anything about it? Perhaps you thought learning to speak Chinese was just too difficult. If so, then this is for you. Chinese is the most spoken language in the world.  No matter where you go, you’re bound to find people who know Chinese. Whether

Have you considered learning Chinese yet? If so, you’re far from alone. The language is the most widely spoken globally, with Mandarin being core. Myths about learning Chinese abound; however, it is essential to take a pragmatic approach toward learning what is at its heart, a beautiful language.  Learning Chinese can be very intimidating. There

As a student of Chinese, you may be overwhelmed by the thousands of characters you are required to learn. But in this guide for students of Mandarin Chinese — Chinese Character Memory Tricks — I’m going to show you ten daily habits that will improve your memory and command of the language and deepen your

Today, young parents’ major trend is sending their children to online Chinese tuition classes in Singapore. Some believe online Chinese tuition classes are a practical investment that benefits students.  In contrast, others think these classes waste time and money and will do more harm than good for children. Online Chinese tuition seems to be a