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Famous Mistranslations: The “Let Them Eat Cake” of the East

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This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Famous Mistranslations

Just as the West has its infamous mistranslation of Marie Antoinette’s “Let them eat cake”, the East too has seen its fair share of blunders. [Read More…]

Chinese Language Learning

What Makes Mandarin Chinese Difficult to Learn?

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Learning a new language is always a rewarding yet challenging endeavor, and Mandarin Chinese is no exception. Touted as one of the most difficult languages [Read More…]

Chinese Language Learning Literature

Chinese Books for Beginner to Intermediate Learners

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The quest to learn a new language can be a daunting task. This becomes particularly so when it comes to a language as complex as [Read More…]

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