In this short video, I challenge you to pronounce one of the trickiest sounds in Mandarin Chinese. I break down how to say ...

During his monologue before presenting the Best Director award at the 2026 Golden Globes, Judd Apatow cracked multiple jokes, and also revealed how he had been quietly boycotting the ceremony for year ...

In this short lesson, I break down exactly how to pronounce 出去 chuqu like a native Mandarin speaker. I use a simple mouth ...

Judd Apatow faces online criticism after a controversial pronunciation joke while presenting Best Director at the 2026 Golden Globes.

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Forget Brexit and the 'cream first' debate - the real bone of contention that separates both locals and visitors to Devon is the pronunciation of our notoriously tricky place names. One can often ...

The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its ...

The app, titled Are You Dead?, operates on a simple mechanism. Users are prompted to press a large on-screen button once every two days to confirm they are safe. If a check-in is missed, the app ...

A famous Oxfordshire town was mispronounced on a Saturday quiz show by well-known actor and writer, Steve Pemberton.

Mandarin is spoken across the globe, and its real power lies in the doors it opens. Learning it connects you to culture, ...