Big changes are coming to the HSK, the most widely used proficiency test for Mandarin Chinese for non-native speakers. The new standard takes effect on July 1st, 2021, and in this post we take a deep dive into what changes are coming, what they mean for you as a student. We also present vocabulary lists for HSK 1-9, including lists specifically for handwriting.
How to Write Chinese Characters: The Beginner’s Guide
In this blog, Jake gives you 5 top tips on how to approach character learning for Chinese (or Japanese). This method will ensure the ultimate long term retention of characters and boost your vocabulary long-term.
Mandarin Songs Celebrating Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day. In this blog post, we’ll showcase popular Mandarin Chinese songs with lyrics about mothers. These songs celebrate the unique bond between a mother and child, and speak to the universal experiences of …
May the 4th Be with You: Learn Chinese Words and Quotes to Talk about Star Wars!
May the 4th be with you! This day is an exciting day for Star Wars fans around the world. The Star Wars franchise has been a cultural phenomenon since the release of the first movie …
Tomb Sweeping Festival 清明节
Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival that usually falls on April 4th or 5th of every year. It is the time to remember and honor ancestors by visiting …
The Chairman’s Bao Integration is Live
Learn how to sync your Skritter and TCB accounts. The Chairman’s Bao Integration is Live: We are thrilled to announce our new integration with TCB, a comprehensive news-based graded reader that provides authentic news content …
Beta Feature Alert: Introducing Dark Mode
Studying at night just got better for you. Learn how to enable Dark Mode on your Skritter Account. 💥Beta-Feature Alert💥 Dark Mode Now Available on Skritter! Are you someone who spends long hours using …
Learning Japanese for Chinese Learners
So you’ve spent some time learning Chinese and decided you want to try your hand at Japanese. Maybe you like anime, enjoy challenges, or have just run out of new Chinese characters to learn. Luckily, …
Lantern Festival Riddles
Lantern Festival (Yuánxiāo jié (元宵节) ) is the first significant holiday after the Lunar New Year break. It coincides with the first full moon of the month, and is synonymous with beautiful and intricate lanterns, eating …
Learning a lot of Chinese characters in Skritter
How many Chinese characters do you need to learn to be able to understand normal texts written for native speakers? 2,000? 3,500? 5,000? 7,000? This question is hard to answer for two reasons. First, in …
Mid-Autumn Festival: The Chinese Moon Festival Explained!
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated by Chinese people and other East Asian cultures. It falls on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, which usually corresponds to late …
Mandarin Blueprint: Video Courses to Study Chinese
For those of you in search of an online Chinese course, Mandarin Blueprint may be for you. First, let’s look at a video where Jake and Phil discuss MB, Skritter, language learning and so much more: …