Home of stories, case studies, and articles in both English and (traditional) Chinese with language practice activities (vocabulary, reading, listening) for English and Chinese learners with a focus on English/Chinese culture, language & communication.
Writer. Trainer. Researcher. Communication and language fitness evangelist. Slightly genAI obsessed.
[PhD in language teaching] + [25 years EFL academic/business coaching] = [Mission to train body/mind for learning, teaching, and communication]
At Mandarin Zest, we share with you what we are doing to maintain our Chinese fluency while living in a non-Chinese-speaking country: reading the news, browsing memes, going through popular stories, and more.
A multimedia resource to help you dramatically improve your Mandarin skills, and stay on top of the latest language trends in China.
Deep coverage of technology, China, and US policy. We feature original analysis alongside interviews with leading thinkers and policymakers.
News, analysis, and commentary on Chinese-language media from the PRC and beyond.