Rising Number of Kyrgyz Youth Pursue Mandarin Proficiency Certifications
An increasing number of young people in Kyrgyzstan are opting to take standardized Mandarin Chinese tests, reflecting growing educational and economic ties with China.
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New Study Sheds Light on Rapid Decline of World's Languages
A new study reveals insights into the precipitous decline of approximately 7,500 languages spoken globally, with English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, and French being the most widespread.
Simu Liu Clarifies How to Correctly Pronounce His Name
Class is in session with Professor Simu Liu. The Marvel star gave fans a lesson on how to correctly pronounce his name, explaining he’s found that the correct Mandarin Chinese pronunciation of...
Mass Extinction of Languages Over the Last Millennium
Humanity spoke 75,000 languages a thousand years ago, but these have largely disappeared. Currently, there are approximately 7,500 languages spoken worldwide, with English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, and French being the most widespread.
Taiwanese Author Yang Shuang-zi Wins International Booker Prize for 'Taiwan Travelogue'
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has been awarded the International Booker Prize for her historical novel 'Taiwan Travelogue', making it the first book originally written in Mandarin Chinese to receive the honor. She expressed her refusal to be a 'second-class citizen in her own land' in her acceptance speech at the Tate Modern in London.
Study Reveals Ancient World Spoke Up to 75,000 Languages
A new study suggests that the ancient world once featured as many as 75,000 languages, significantly more than the approximately 7,500 languages currently in use globally. English, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, and French are noted as the most common modern languages.
Taiwanese Author Wins International Booker Prize for Mandarin Novel
Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi has won the International Booker Prize for her novel 'Taiwan Travelogue', marking the first time the award has been given to a book written in Mandarin Chinese.