Skip to main content

Nee's Language Blog

Search This Blog

Pages

HOME
Submit an article
SUPPORT ME
PUBLICATIONS
FAQ
WIKITONGUES
ONLINE TV
LATEST NEWS
SHOP
RESOURCES
Medan Chinese
World Broadcasting
Telegram Groups
Bookstore
Learn Medan Hokkien

HOME
Submit an article
SUPPORT ME
PUBLICATIONS
FAQ
WIKITONGUES
ONLINE TV
LATEST NEWS
SHOP
RESOURCES
Medan Chinese
World Broadcasting
Telegram Groups
Bookstore
Learn Medan Hokkien

HOME
Submit an article
SUPPORT ME
PUBLICATIONS
FAQ
WIKITONGUES
ONLINE TV
LATEST NEWS
SHOP
RESOURCES
Medan Chinese
World Broadcasting
Telegram Groups
Bookstore
Learn Medan Hokkien

Showing posts with the label chinese

Posts

Find a teacher

Henghwa language: A distinctive Min dialect

Posted by Teddy Nee on June 24, 2025

china chinese community indonesia +2 introduction malaysia overseas singapore southern china

china chinese community indonesia introduction malaysia overseas singapore southern china

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Teochew language: A Chinese language gone overseas

Posted by Teddy Nee on June 10, 2025

china chinese community indonesia +2 introduction malaysia overseas singapore southern china

china chinese community indonesia introduction malaysia overseas singapore southern china

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Differences between the Malaysian Han Chinese and Taiwanese Han Chinese

Posted by Teddy Nee on January 05, 2025

chinese language malaysia mentality mindset society + taiwan

chinese language malaysia mentality mindset society taiwan

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Medan Hokkien

Posted by Teddy Nee on April 25, 2024

china chinese communication +2 community hokkien indonesia introduction medan north sumatera sumatera

china chinese communication community hokkien indonesia introduction medan north sumatera sumatera

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

I speak 4 languages in Penang Malaysia and I shall learn 1 more language

Posted by Teddy Nee on October 06, 2023

chinese english hokkien indian +5 indonesian introduction malay malaysia medical penang tamil tourism travel

chinese english hokkien indian indonesian introduction malay malaysia medical penang tamil tourism travel

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Languages in my daily life

Posted by Teddy Nee on December 21, 2022

chavacano chinese english +11 esperanto french haitian creole hokkien italian javanese jawi language mandarin medan portuguese sitelen emoji spanish story tok pisin toki pona

chavacano chinese english esperanto french haitian creole hokkien italian javanese jawi language mandarin medan portuguese sitelen emoji spanish story tok pisin toki pona

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

A unique group of Chinese Indonesian: Why are they still able to converse fluently in Hokkien after most areas have been "Indonesianized"?

Posted by Teddy Nee on August 01, 2022

china chinese communication +3 community hokkien indonesia indonesian medan north sumatera south east asia sumatera

china chinese communication community hokkien indonesia indonesian medan north sumatera south east asia sumatera

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Medan Chinese: The most controversial community in Indonesia

Posted by Teddy Nee on July 15, 2022

chinese community hokkien +1 indonesia medan minority north sumatera penang sumatera

chinese community hokkien indonesia medan minority north sumatera penang sumatera

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Learn Chinese Mandarin with Cecilia Chen

Posted by Teddy Nee on March 29, 2022

Cecilia Chen chinese class culture +6 listening mandarin online reading review speaking taiwan taiwanese video writing

Cecilia Chen chinese class culture listening mandarin online reading review speaking taiwan taiwanese video writing

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Book Publishing

Posted by Teddy Nee on June 20, 2019

albanian book chinese esperanto +4 indonesian international method online phrase phrasebook spanish writing

albanian book chinese esperanto indonesian international method online phrase phrasebook spanish writing

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Learn Toki Pona to Understand the Basics of Language Learning

Posted by Teddy Nee on April 08, 2019

china chinese conlang culture +1 english hakka method taiwan toki pona

china chinese conlang culture english hakka method taiwan toki pona

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Language Meetups By Teddy Nee

Posted by Teddy Nee on December 02, 2018 0 Comments

chinese english esperanto event +4 french indonesian international meetup polyglot portuguese spanish speaking

chinese english esperanto event french indonesian international meetup polyglot portuguese spanish speaking

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Interview: Hanbid Kim (South Korea)

Posted by Teddy Nee on August 24, 2018 0 Comments

cantonese chinese english interview korean + spanish

cantonese chinese english interview korean spanish

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Presentation about Conlang

Posted by Teddy Nee on June 24, 2018 2 Comments

chinese conlang constructed esperanto + presentation

chinese conlang constructed esperanto presentation

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Southeast Asian Graduates in Taiwan

Posted by Teddy Nee on July 15, 2017 0 Comments

chinese indonesia indonesian mandarin south east asia + taiwan

chinese indonesia indonesian mandarin south east asia taiwan

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Sorry, I don't speak Chinese

Posted by Teddy Nee on July 05, 2017 4 Comments

chinese mandarin +0 story

chinese mandarin story

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

If you were to speak 12 languages

Posted by Teddy Nee on January 19, 2017 3 Comments

afrikaans arabic bulgarian chinese +7 dutch english esperanto french hokkien indonesian online portuguese russian spanish story

afrikaans arabic bulgarian chinese dutch english esperanto french hokkien indonesian online portuguese russian spanish story

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Four In One: Tagalog, Mandarin, English, Indonesian

Posted by Teddy Nee on September 15, 2016 0 Comments

chinese english indonesian method speaking + tagalog

chinese english indonesian method speaking tagalog

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

How many languages do you know?

Posted by Teddy Nee on April 23, 2016 0 Comments

chinese english esperanto french +7 hokkien indonesian international mandarin method motivation portuguese spanish speaking story

chinese english esperanto french hokkien indonesian international mandarin method motivation portuguese spanish speaking story

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Sichuanese Language: As Hot As Its Hotpot

Posted by Teddy Nee on March 12, 2016 0 Comments

china chinese italki online +0 sichuanese

china chinese italki online sichuanese

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Random posts

மொழிகளின் விளையாட்டு
22.11.2013 - Comments Disabled

Did you know these invented languages?
04.03.2025 - 0 Comments

Four In One: Tagalog, Mandarin, English, Indonesian
15.09.2016 - Comments Disabled

Interview: Lindie Botes (South Africa)
24.08.2014 - Comments Disabled

A Greek Who Speaks 32 Languages
05.12.2012 - Comments Disabled

5 Language Learning Tips I Shared Today
20.12.2015 - Comments Disabled

Interview: Marcelo Yuji Himoro (Brazil)
12.07.2014 - Comments Disabled

Foreign Esperantists in Taiwan
15.02.2018 - Comments Disabled

Rapa Nui and Indonesian Languages
22.05.2024 - 0 Comments

Multilingual countries
08.10.2024 - 0 Comments

Videos

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *

Teddy Nee

Languages

English
Bahasa Indonesia
ملايو
中文
Español
Esperanto
Português
Français
Italiano
Kreyòl Ayisyen
Tok Pisin
Basa Jawa

Translate

iRent 24 Hour Car Rental

Referral Code ir2915716

Archive

2025 17

2024 28
- December 3
- November 2
- October 6
- September 3
- August 4
- July 2
- June 1
- May 1
- April 1
- March 2
- January 3
2023 13
- November 1
- October 2
- September 1
- July 2
- June 2
- May 1
- April 1
- March 2
- February 1
2022 14
- December 2
- October 2
- September 1
- August 1
- July 2
- May 1
- March 2
- February 1
- January 2
2021 6
- November 1
- October 1
- July 2
- June 1
- May 1
2020 9
- December 1
- November 1
- September 1
- August 1
- July 1
- April 4
2019 7
- December 1
- September 1
- August 1
- June 1
- April 1
- February 1
- January 1
2018 16
- December 2
- October 1
- September 1
- August 2
- July 1
- June 1
- May 1
- April 2
- March 1
- February 2
- January 2
2017 19
- December 2
- November 1
- October 1
- September 2
- August 2
- July 2
- June 2
- May 2
- April 2
- February 2
- January 1
2016 33
- December 4
- November 1
- October 1
- September 4
- August 5
- July 3
- June 1
- May 1
- April 3
- March 2
- February 3
- January 5
2015 32
- December 3
- November 1
- October 3
- September 1
- August 3
- July 1
- June 5
- May 2
- April 3
- March 3
- February 2
- January 5
2014 56
- December 3
- November 4
- October 4
- September 4
- August 8
- July 13
- June 3
- May 3
- April 3
- March 4
- February 3
- January 4
2013 66
- December 6
- November 20
- October 11
- September 4
- August 2
- July 3
- June 2
- May 4
- April 4
- March 3
- February 2
- January 5
2012 41
- December 7
- November 4
- October 1
- September 2
- August 4
- July 4
- June 2
- May 5
- April 8
- March 4
2011 15
- May 2
- April 2
- March 1
- February 7
- January 3

Show more Show less

Labels

abjad
abugida
accent
activity
advantage
affiliate
africa
african
afrikaans
albanian

Show more Show less

Subscribe to our mailing list

Online courses

Read my books

Achievements

Since March 24th, 2013

Donation

Learn Chinese Mandarin with Cecilia Chen

Shop

NLB merchandise
by Nee's Store

Friends

Cesco Reale

-
GMAT Coach

-

Popular Posts

Salary Disparity Between Foreign English Teachers and Office Workers in Taiwan

Taiwan is a popular destination for foreign English teachers. Many come to Taiwan because of the good pay and benefits compared to other jobs. However, there is a noticeable difference between the salaries of foreign English teachers and regular office workers. English Teacher Salaries Foreign English teachers in Taiwan can earn between $2,000 to $3,000 USD per month. Some teachers may earn more depending on their experience and the school they work for. Many schools also offer benefits such as housing allowances, bonuses, and paid vacations. Some teachers take extra tutoring jobs, which can pay $20 to $25 USD per hour. Office Worker Salaries In contrast, regular office workers in Taiwan often earn much less. The average salary for an office worker is around $1,000 to $1,500 USD per month. Many office workers work long hours, sometimes 50 to 60 hours per week, but their salaries remain lower than those of foreign teachers. Reasons for the Salary Difference There are several reasons why...

Differences between the Malaysian Han Chinese and Taiwanese Han Chinese

While both Malaysian and Taiwanese Han Chinese share a common cultural heritage, their mentalities differ significantly due to historical, political, and social factors. Malaysian Han Chinese: Multicultural Environment: Malaysian Han Chinese often grow up in a multicultural environment, interacting with people of various ethnicities and religions. This can foster a more tolerant and open-minded perspective. Chinese Influence: Due to historical ties with China, Malaysian Han Chinese may have a stronger connection to Chinese culture and traditions. This can influence their values and worldview. Language: Many Malaysian Han Chinese speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, or other Chinese dialects, which can contribute to a sense of cultural identity. Taiwanese Han Chinese: Unique Cultural Identity: Taiwanese Han Chinese have developed a distinct cultural identity that separates them from mainland Chinese. This identity is shaped by factors like the Taiwanese Hokkien language, indig...

Chavacano language: The Spanish language of Asia

Chavacano is a Spanish-based Creole language spoken primarily in Zamboanga City and parts of the Philippines. Originating during the Spanish colonial era, it blends Spanish vocabulary with local Philippine languages like Tagalog and Cebuano. Approximately 70% of its lexicon comes from Spanish, yet it features unique grammatical structures. Chavacano is a vital cultural identifier for its speakers and is used in local media and education. Despite challenges from dominant languages like Tagalog and English, efforts to preserve and promote Chavacano continue, highlighting its importance in the Philippines' linguistic heritage. I had the chance to learn this beautiful language on a language-learning platform called Italki. My teacher was the only Chavacano teacher so I felt fortunate to have found her. I find this language easy to learn because I already know Spanish. Chavacano sounds like the Filipino version of the Spanish language.

Indonesian Vice Minister from the best university in China

Stella Christie is an Academic, Cognitive Scientist from Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia who has served as the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology since 2024. She earned her BA from Harvard University and her PhD in cognitive psychology from Northwestern University. She is a professor at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, where she also holds the position of Research Chair at the Tsinghua Brain and Intelligence Laboratory and Director of the Child Cognition Center. To realize her mission of spreading knowledge to the wider community, Prof. Stella often appears in science and education-themed media, reaching more than 500,000 viewers. One of her famous works is the documentary “Rahasia Otak,” produced by CCTV 9. In January 2024, UNICEF released a short film titled "Championing Her Future" highlighting Prof. Stella's journey as a scientist, aiming to inspire women, especially the younger generation, to pursue a career in science. Prof. Stella sp...

The first Macanese legislator of Macau

José Maria Pereira Coutinho (高天賜 in Chinese) is a Macanese jurist and politician, of Portuguese nationality and was born in Macau, China. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Macau since 2005 and President of the Board of Directors of the Macau Civil Servants Association since 1998. Between 2003 and 2021, he was a Counsellor for the Portuguese Communities. He was born in Macau on July 22, 1957, the son of Basílio Câncio Coutinho, a police chief, and Maria Ida Lourdinha Julieta Pereira Coutinho, a housewife. His parents were both born in the then-Portuguese territory of Goa. His mother tongue is Portuguese, and as he was born in Macau, he learned to speak Cantonese in his teenage years and English while studying in high school and university. Coutinho is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Cantonese, and is relatively proficient in Mandarin. Portuguese Cantonese English

Afrikaans language: A Dutch offspring in Africa

Afrikaans is a West Germanic language derived from Dutch, spoken primarily in South Africa and Namibia. It evolved in the 17th century among Dutch settlers, combining elements of Dutch, Malay, Portuguese, and indigenous African languages. Afrikaans is one of South Africa's 11 official languages and is known for its straightforward grammar and vocabulary. It serves as a cultural identifier for many South Africans, particularly the Afrikaner community. Despite its controversial history during apartheid, Afrikaans remains a vibrant language used in literature, media, and education, reflecting the country's diverse heritage. I had Afrikaner classmates at the university, but I was not aware of their language. I thought they were speaking Dutch. It was not until I learned Dutch that I began to realize that their language is uniquely African. Never before had I known that the Dutch colonizers left so many traces behind in South Africa. It is the opposite of the situation in the Dutch ...

The Importance of Knowing Medan Hokkien for International Communication

Knowing Medan Hokkien can be very beneficial for communication, especially in international settings. Medan Hokkien is a dialect spoken by many Chinese Indonesians, and it connects people across different cultures. Medan Hokkien helps connect Chinese Indonesians with their roots. Many people from Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore also speak Hokkien. Knowing this language allows for better communication with these communities, making it easier to build friendships and partnerships. In today’s global market, speaking Medan Hokkien can open doors to business opportunities. Many companies in Southeast Asia value employees who can communicate in local languages. There is a saying in Hokkien, "kaki lang (our people)," indicating Hokkien people's uniqueness and solidarity to strengthen their community. Language is a big part of culture. By learning Medan Hokkien, individuals can better understand the hundred-year-old traditions and values of Medan Hokkien-speaking communities that...

Uzbek language: A Central Asian treasure

Yulduzkhan Turgunova Uzbek is the official language of Uzbekistan and belongs to the Turkic language family. It is spoken by over 32 million people and has several dialects, with Northern and Southern Uzbek being the most prominent. Historically written in Arabic script, Uzbek transitioned to Latin script in the 1920s and later to Cyrillic script during the Soviet era. Since Uzbekistan's independence in 1991, there has been a renewed effort to promote the Latin alphabet. The language reflects a rich cultural heritage, incorporating influences from Persian, Arabic, and Russian, making it a vital part of Central Asian identity. As a language enthusiast, the Turkic languages are also a treasure awaiting to be discovered. I began with learning the most popular Turkic language, that is Turkish. Then I read somewhere that Uzbek is even the easiest Turkic language because it lacks vowel harmony and other aspects of the Turkic languages. It is quite easy to find learning materials for Uzbe...

Were people in the past more serious about invented languages?

Historical Uses of Invented Languages Philosophers and Universal Languages: In the past, many invented languages were driven by a desire to improve communication and understanding. For example: Esperanto (1887): L. L. Zamenhof created Esperanto as a universal language to promote international peace and understanding. This was a serious, idealistic ambition. Logical Languages: Philosophers such as Gottfried Leibniz in the 17th century dreamed of a universal, logical language that could replace natural languages, often seen as confusing and imperfect. Religion and Mysticism: Invented languages were also used in religious or mystical contexts. An example is Enochian, an "angelic language" that John Dee and Edward Kelley claimed was given to them by supernatural beings in the 16th century. These languages were often considered sacred or symbolic and therefore treated very seriously. Motives Behind Earlier Invented Languages Earlier invented languages often had greater phi...

Learn Esperanto in less than 5 minutes

Report Abuse

Powered by Blogger