Connecting Cultures

Hundreds of millions of people are traveling for the Lunar New Year. Learn all about the largest human migration on Earth.

Get in my belly, home-style tofu--hold on, is that pork I spy? Learn to order meatless dishes with confidence!

Finding the right gift for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful--especially when you don’t know the unspoken rules of the recipient’s culture. We have you covered with 10 dos and don’ts to guide you through the art of Chinese gift-giving

What are the differences between simplified and traditional Chinese characters? Your frequently asked questions, answered.

"Bone up" on your knowledge of monsters from Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean folklore just in time for Halloween. Read on...if you dare.

Why do the Chinese prefer their beverages hot, not iced?

Learn how to type in Chinese with the keyboard you already own, plus how to avoid common pitfalls.

Have you written your penpal lately? Learn how to send letters to Mainland China and Taiwan. Plus, practice writing Chinese addresses with a free downloadable worksheet!

Learn about these tasty traditional pastries and how to talk about them in Chinese for the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival!