Once Again is an interactive visual novel developed by Malaysian game developer RB Wolf Games that tells a touching story about a young boy who was given a chance to travel back in time and spend time with a loved one.
Not only is Once Again a captivating story with themes of grief and letting go, but it’s also perfect for a Chinese learner of all levels.
《去有风的地方》 “Meet Yourself” tells the story of a big-city worker who escapes to a rural village to find peace and tranquillity. She quickly discovers that life in an agricultural village isn’t as peaceful as she had imagined and is soon entangled in the lives of the local villagers and other city workers who, like her, had escaped to the village in search of peace and quiet.
This is my drama modern slice-of-life drama of all time; read my review to find out the way!
《念念无明》 “The Killer Is Also Romantic” is one that is perfect for Chinese learners! It’s lighthearted and funny, with an easy-to-follow, straightforward plot that is comprehensible even without understanding every dialogue.
Many call this show the Chinese historical version of the American movie “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”. There is a very strong resemblance, but with more romance and the addition of a second couple.
Gaming is a popular hobby and one that many learners want to utilise in their language learning journey. With no pop-up dictionary feature or dual subtitle capabilities that are commonly available in other media forms, it’s no secret that gaming in another language is extremely difficult.
But I may have found the most beginner-friendly game for Chinese learners to play in Chinese!
A widowed single mother is determined to marry her four daughters into good families. Despite enormous financial pressure, she bought a house in the capital city, left their old life behind and moved in with her four daughters. However, she didn’t find the wealthy son-in-law she had hoped for; instead, a series of young men unexpectedly entered their lives one after another.
After losing her job and her boyfriend, Yao Liang Liang’s apartment fuses with an emperor’s palace in an ancient kingdom, allowing them to travel between both worlds. There she meets a handsome emperor who coincidentally looks like her favourite idol, Wang Zheng.
A very short hilarious story of two university students swapping souls for one day once a week. A great short webnovel for newcomers.