Lesson 14. How to Express Comparison in Japanese
In this lesson, we will learn how to construct comparative sentences in Japanese. The good news is, you do not have to conjugate Japanese adjectives into the comparative form! All you need to do...
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Lesson 17. Modal Verbs: The Difference Between Three CAN in Chinese
能 (néng), 會 [会] (huì) and 可以 (kě yǐ) are all translated as can. Here comes the question, how do we decide when is the right time to use each of them? Compare these:...
8 Simple Rules You Need to Know to Master Time in French
If you are learning French, telling the time is definitely an important skill you should have. Here we provide you with these eight simple rules to tell time in French. 1st Rule – Know...
Lesson 22. Two Common Ways to Express OR in Japanese
As in ‘and’, ‘or in Japanese’ is not a word, but more like a concept of conditionals. In this post, you will learn the two most common ways to express or in Japanese – か...
Lesson 16. Using 最 (zuì) for Expressing the Most in Chinese
In the previous lesson, we have learned how to use 比 (bǐ) for Comparison in Chinese. Today, we will learn how to describe a thing or person that has the superlative degree. Unlike English,...
Lesson 15. Using 比 (bǐ) for Comparison in Chinese
Using 比 (bǐ) for Comparison in ChineseThere are several ways to express comparison in Chinese. Among them, 比 (bǐ) is one of the most frequently used to compare two things or two persons. Structure:...
Lesson 9. The Difference Between Come and Go in Japanese
The verb to come and to go in Japanese is not as simple as English does. The dictionary defines them as 来る (kuru) and 行く (iku) respectively. So, how do they differ from...
Lesson 16. 5 Ways to Say AND in Japanese
Compare: どら焼きと大福が好きです。 Dorayaki to daifuku ga sukidesu. I like dorayaki and daifuku. どら焼きや大福が好きです。 Dorayaki ya daifuku ga sukidesu. I like dorayaki and daifuku. と(to) and や (ya) are both translated as and...
Lesson 14. OR in Chinese: The Difference Between 还是 (hái shì) and 或者 (huò zhě)
Both 還是 [还是] (hái shì) and 或者 (huò zhě) are translated as or in Chinese. Interestingly, the usage of each of them is different. In brief, we use 還是 [还是] (hái shì) in the...
Lesson 13. Conjunction: Various Ways to Say AND in Chinese
In English, the and conjunction can be used to link parallel words, phrases, and clauses. On the other hand, there are various ways to say and in Chinese depending on the context. 和...
Lesson 12. 着 (zhe) for Expressing Existence in Chinese
In the previous lesson, we learn that 有 (yǒu) can be used to express the existence of someone or something in a particular place. You can also use 著 [着] (zhe) to express it....
Lesson 11. 有 (yǒu) for Expressing Existence in Chinese
有 (yǒu) is surely a useful word in Chinese! Besides using it for ‘possession’, we can use it to express ‘there is’ or ‘there are’ – the existence of someone or something in a...
Lesson 10. How to Express Time in Chinese
In the previous lesson, you have learned about the number in Chinese. Today, let’s learn how to tell the time in Chinese! Important Time-Related Term Here are some important time-related terms you need...
Lesson 12. Top 5 Japanese Counters You Must Know!
In English, we can count the object directly in [number + object], as in the following: an apple, two bags, three umbrellas, and so on. Japanese Counters Well… The counting method above doesn’t...
Lesson 7. How to Express Time in Japanese
Learning how to express time in Japanese is essential and useful. Before we get started, I would highly recommend you to know about numbers in Japanese – at least you know how to count...
Lesson 8. English Numbers: The Complete Guide (Up to 10^100)
After learning numbers in Chinese, French, and Japanese, you will learn about English numbers today! In fact, English numbers are easy yet tricky. Let’s get started! Cardinal Numbers vs Ordinal Numbers We use...
Lesson 11. Japanese Numbers: The Complete Guide (Up to 10^68)
Japanese has two systems of numbers: the native Japanese numbers and the Chinese origin numbers. Native Japanese and Sino-Japanese Numbers The native Japanese numbers can count almost everything except people, other living things, time,...
Lesson 9. Question Words for Asking Questions in Chinese
One of the way to ask questions is by using the question words in Chinese. Where do we place the question words in Chinese questions? The question words are simply placed in the...
Lesson 8. The Complete Guide to Count Chinese Numbers (From 0, 1, up to 10^12)
You only need to know 16 characters to write all the numbers in Chinese! Moreover, it is relatively easy to learn Chinese numbers – they are simple, logical and regular. Once you remember these...
The Complete Guide to Count French Numbers (From 0, 1, up to 10^100)
Who said that numbers in French are way too complicated? As long as you remember the basic number, know how to do the counting, and understand how the patterns work, you will get it...
