Samantha Boqueteira Direct

How many Chinese characters do I need to know to be fluent?

February 13, 2024 - Chinese Learning

There are tens of thousands of Chinese characters. But how many do you need to know to be fluent in Chinese? Let's find out!

6 years to fluency: My Chinese learning journey

April 9, 2024 - Chinese Learning

Learning Chinese is hard but it's not impossible. Let me tell you about my Chinese learning journey and what it takes to get good at it.

Funny Chinese signs and translation fails

April 30, 2024 - Chinese Culture

My favorite snapshots of weirdly translated Chinese signs and general fails.