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Mandarin Zest shares stories, news, and trends from the Chinese-speaking world while teaching the real vocabulary, grammar, and expressions you’ll hear every day. Perfect for intermediate to advanced learners who want to keep their Chinese fresh.
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This section focuses on grammar points from HSK levels 4 to 6. A new grammar point is added every Wednesday and sent to all Mandarin Zest subscribers.

Stay up to date with what’s happening across the Chinese-speaking world!
Every two weeks, we’ll share short summaries of current events - each one rewritten for learners, with key vocabulary and explanations to boost your reading skills.

Each month, we publish a lesson focused on Chinese for the workplace. Every issue highlights one key word, break down its meaning and usage, and include contextual reading material to help you master it.

Discover the inspiring journeys of advanced Mandarin learners from around the world. In this series, we dive into their unique paths to fluency, uncovering the challenges they faced, the strategies that worked, and the lessons they've learned along the way. Whether you're seeking motivation or practical tips, these stories are here to guide and encourage you on your own language learning adventure. New interviews published monthly!





























