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9 June 2010

Learning languages: Can I learn (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) without learning to read and write?

I am often asked question is whether it is possible to learn an Asian language without learning the script. My answer is that it depends on how you intend to use the language. Continue reading →

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14 September 2009

Pronunciation and Hanyu Pinyin

Hanyu pinyin can help you pronounce Mandarin words correctly. But it’s also the other way around: knowing the correct pronunciation of words helps to distill the hanyu pinyin version. I believe that getting both right is important fundament to learning Mandarin. Continue reading →

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4 September 2009

How to type Hanyu Pinyin

There are several methods to type neatly in Hanyu Pinyin. In this post I describe three different methods to get to a neat Hanyu Pinyin text with accents on your computer. Continue reading →

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14 July 2009

How to send an SMS in Chinese characters

The Chinese are big fans of SMS. But how do you send an SMS in Chinese characters? Certainly a mobile phone doesn’t have enough buttons? Continue reading →

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