When deciding to learn Chinese, Mandarin Chinese is almost always the default choice. It is after all China’s official language and is by far the most widely spoken variety of Chinese. Nonetheless, the Chinese language is linguistically very diverse. It … Read More
The HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì) is the most widely used proficiency test for Mandarin Chinese for non-native speakers. Required by many Chinese companies to apply for jobs, Chinese universities to secure scholarships and a source of boasting rights for those … Read More
Are you a budding Mandarin learner? Maybe a consolidated Chinese linguist? Perhaps you’ve just started your Chinese language journey and looking for a concise, well-researched list of some of the best online study options around? While opportunities for in-country learning … Read More
For people around the world, online learning is more than just a passing phase. Open Universities, edX and Coursera have been making education accessible long before COVID-19 forced most people online. Whilst the pandemic has helped some to attend international … Read More
Founded in 2014, Peking University’s Yenching Academy provides a rigorous Master’s program for the multidisciplinary study of China and the Yenching Global Symposium (YGS) is an annual, highly competitive, symposium made up of engaging lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions addressing both China’s impact … Read More
Studying abroad has always been an exciting option for Australian students because it offers them the chance to see the world and also exciting opportunities such as agriculture in Indonesia or volunteering in Japan. Asia is always a popular destination … Read More
As bilingual and multilingual young professionals, we often get roped into doing informal translation and interpreting tasks. Read on to find out how you can formalise your Chinese-English language skills as an accredited translator and interpreter in Australia, and why … Read More
What is it? The Yenching Academy is a fully-funded, two-year Masters-level scholarship program for both Chinese and international students, based within Peking University, Beijing. Jointly funded by the China Scholarship Council and the University itself, the program aims to attract … Read More
China is a vast and diverse country, so vast in fact, the task of choosing an ideal study location is made particularly difficult. From the famouly picturesque south-western province of Yunnan, to the icy northern region of Heilongjiang, there’s sure … Read More
The New Colombo Plan Scholarship This incredible opportunity has been dubbed the most competitive scholarship for Australian undergraduate students and for good reason. The scholarship is a dream come true for many that could see you studying, interning and learning … Read More
Online education has now become prevalent among Chinese students. What makes it a feasible alternative to offline learning is obvious: time-saving and flexibility. In terms of time-saving, you don’t need to commute to school every day if you sign up … Read More
So you’re interested in studying Chinese in China? I spent all of 2019 living in Shanghai where I spent half a year studying Chinese at a private Chinese language institution and the other half doing a Chinese language university course … Read More
Modern China is setting the benchmark for digitally-integrated societies, with an unparalleled suite of goods and services available from your smartphone. Whether you’re visiting for a few days, or moving for the foreseeable future, these apps are staples for your … Read More
This post suggests three techniques to maximize your input hours and how to keep your language learning on track over the long-term. Skype Classes I struggle in a classroom environment. My mind wanders constantly, and like a lot of people, I … Read More
With over 2,900 universities, hundreds of specialised programs and seemingly limitless permutations therein, finding the right program and scholarship in China can be a daunting task. To help streamline your efforts and tailor your search, we’ve curated a shortlist of … Read More
When presented with the task of tackling the Chinese language, you’ll likely find yourself overwhelmed. Those Chinese characters are intricate and seemingly nonsensical, the monosyllabic speech form (meaning each character represents only one syllable) makes distinguishing differences in sounds near … Read More
Summer school is probably not on top of most young people’s mind when they think of summer, but trust us, summer school in Asia is something you’ve got to do! Imagine yourself in July next year knocking back an Asahi or Korean … Read More
Navigating China’s megacities is one thing but finding the right ‘hood to live before you arrive is even more confusing. Choosing where to set up base can have a huge impact on your social life and also how much … Read More
Australians are blessed with a wide variety of scholarships to study in Asia and Victorians, in particular, are spoilt with both the Victorian Government Hamer Scholarship and the Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship programs. Whereas the Hamer Scholarship is aimed more at young … Read More
When it comes to scholarships for Australian Students, the New Colombo Plan (NCP) is the all-inclusive Indo-Pacific, Asian experience. We’ve heard from many scholars about their transformative study and work stories in the region, but where are they now? Coming … Read More