Since 1950, the official language of China has been Mandarin, called Putonghua or “common speech.” All schools in China teach Mandarin, also called Standard Chinese, and it’s used on television, radio, and in most day-to-day business....

Although myth indicates that Japan was founded in 660 BCE by Emperor Jimmu, the first clear records concerning Japan are provided by the Chinese almost one thousand years later, in the third century CE. Since its beginnings, Japan has...

Explore the fascinating journey of writing, from its ancient roots in Mesopotamia to its evolution into the complex systems we use today. Learn how the invention of writing was driven by practical needs such as trade and how it...

Hi, everyone, I’m Audrey from Janus Academy, an established language school based in Singapore. We focus on teaching Chinese and Japanese, specialize in Chinese phonetics. Hope you find our videos interesting and educational. In this...

Hi, everyone, I’m Audrey from Janus Academy, an established language school based in Singapore. We focus on teaching Chinese and Japanese, specialize in Chinese phonetics. Hope you find our videos interesting and educational. In this...

Hi, everyone, I’m Audrey from Janus Academy, an established language school based in Singapore. We focus on teaching Chinese and Japanese, specialize in Chinese phonetics. Hope you find our videos interesting and educational. In this...

Calligraphy is an artistic form of writing practiced by people around the world. Understand some of the historical and cultural significances of calligraphy. Explore different styles of calligraphy and the tools used to draw letters and...

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