Why I Rewrote the Way Mandarin Is Taught in India
A Founder’s Perspective by Aditi Kothekar | The Oriental Dialogue When I began learning Mandarin Chinese back in 2005, I had no […]
Category: Mandarin Chinese
Essential Mandarin Vocabulary for Mechanical Engineering Professionals
Whether you’re a mechanical engineering student, an automotive industry professional, or someone preparing for job opportunities in China, learning industry-specific Mandarin vocabulary […]
Essential Furniture Vocabulary in Chinese (家具词汇) — Learn Mandarin for Everyday & Business Use
Are you a student of Mandarin looking to expand your vocabulary? Or a professional traveling to China to source furniture for your […]
40 Essential Mandarin Phrases for Your Next Business Trip to China
Business trips can be both exciting and nerve-wracking—especially when you’re headed to a country with a vastly different language and culture. If […]
Chinese Isn’t the Hardest Language — It’s One of the Easiest to Start!
Busted: The Internet’s Biggest Myth About Mandarin If you’ve ever Googled “hardest language in the world,” chances are Mandarin Chinese shows up […]
My Top 3 Secrets to Learning Mandarin Quickly – From a Passionate Teacher
大家好! Dà jiā hǎo! I’m Aditi Kothekar – founder of The Oriental Dialogue, Mandarin teacher, and lifelong language enthusiast. After over a […]
