Resources
Guides, articles, and product updates for the serious learner.
Book 1, Lesson 7: Time and Scheduling
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 7—covering telling time, making appointments, and coordinating schedules in Mandarin.
MTC vs Other Taiwan Language Schools: Choosing the Right Program
A comprehensive comparison of Taiwan's major Mandarin programs—MTC, ICLP, TLI, NTNU ALC, and others—covering cost, intensity, methodology, and who each school serves best.
Book 1, Lesson 10: Fruits, Colours and Experiences
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 10—covering colors, fruits, physical descriptions, and sharing experiences in Mandarin.
TOCFL vs HSK (2026): Which Test Should You Take?
Taiwan's TOCFL vs China's HSK 3.0: character systems, difficulty comparison, level equivalents, and which test matches YOUR goals. Updated for 2026.
TOCFL Levels Guide: Dangdai Books to Band A/B/C (2026)
Which Dangdai book = which TOCFL level? Complete Band A/B/C roadmap, HSK equivalency, and exactly when you're ready to test. Updated for 2026 standards.
We Loved TofuLearn, So We Built Its Successor.
TofuLearn was the quiet, focused Chinese writing app that thousands of us relied on. When it disappeared, we couldn't find a worthy replacement—so we made one.