I’ve been using Du Chinese for the past two years, and it’s been an incredible journey! I initially took advantage of the Black Friday sale and snagged a subscription at 50% off, which was an amazing deal. I’m seriously considering getting the lifetime subscription with one time payment. They usually offer this during the Mid-autumn…
Author: Shari
Return from the abyss
Life has a way of pulling us in unexpected directions, and before you know it, a whole year has flown by. But, here I am, back at the keyboard, ready to share my thoughts. My mental health had taken a toll. Anxiety and stress became daily companions, often leaving me feeling overwhelmed and unable to…
Ai generated lessons for learning mandarin.
I am rather new to Ai. But hey, it’s better late than never. 🙂 I’ve been studying Mandarin Chinese a while now, so I thought why not integrate my learning a language with Ai. And I want to share with you how I used AI to create stories for learning Mandarin. As you may know,…
BR: Tell yourself a better lie
Tell Yourself a Better Lie is a book that teaches you how to change the bad and limiting stories you tell yourself, and make them good and empowering instead. The book is based on ten real stories of people who did RTT sessions with Marisa, and how they changed their lives by changing their stories.
Navigating mandarin with Preply – A year in review
Alright, so around July 2022, I decided to switch things up in my Mandarin learning routine and gave Preply a shot – the online tutoring gig. After flying solo in the world of Chinese characters for years, I figured it was time to bring in a real pro to help me out. Fast forward a…
Uncovering a Mandarin Learning Gem: MandarinBean
Embarking on a journey to learn Mandarin can be both thrilling and daunting, especially when faced with the myriad of resources available. Having relied on DuChinese for the past year, the recent price hikes left me in search of a more budget-friendly alternative that still delivered quality content. Enter MandarinBean—a hidden gem that has not…
Is it worth it? Everand,Scribd & Slide share – Unveiling the Ultimate audiobooks,ebooks, documents and presentation haven.
Since June, I’ve been on a digital journey with Everand, Scribd, and Slideshare. These platforms have become my go-to for everything from reading to sharing docs and jazzing up presentations. Let me share why this trio is my internet happy place. Everand is my not-so-secret weapon for diving into ebooks and audiobooks without burning a…
Preply or iTalki
I have used both the learning platforms for learning 2 different languages for some months now. Preply for Mandarin and iTalki for Hungarian. They are both online platforms for finding a personal tutor who can help you in your language learning journey. Both similar in a way that you can choose when you want to…
Up my Mandarin learning game
Today I took the first Mandarin lesson on preply. I have been learning for years but my speaking ability is not even up to par. Simply because I have no one whom I am brave enough to speak mandarin to. My first experience was good. The teacher seems kind and sympathetic to me. She helped…
Bustafellows
What is Otome you ask? It is an adventure or visual novel games that are mainly targeted towards the female gamers. Lots of story and steamy romance.