January 29th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
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January 29th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
When you see something you want to buy in China, you’ll need to know how to say, “I want to buy it!”
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January 29th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
Bargaining is a way of life in China, but the first thing you need to know is how much is the item you want to buy!
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January 28th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
Knowing how to ask for directions and to direct cab drivers where to go is essential in China’s cab-abundant cities.
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January 24th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
In smaller cities or smaller hotels, you’ll need this phrase to make sure you have a place to stay at night.
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January 24th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
Having a basic knowledge of Chinese tones is essential for efficiently learning the language and accurately communicating your meaning. Get a quick overview in the helpful video below!
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January 22nd, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
We’re trying to put together a set of 10 free survival Chinese lessons. Each video is 3-5 minutes in length and is centered around a key survival Chinese phrase like, “Do you speak English?” or “I want to go to XYZ place.” If you memorize these 10 phrases, you’ll pretty much manage [...]
January 15th, 2008 | by chris | published in chinese language, learning Chinese
We came out with another fun promotional video that also is very educational! The phrase described is pretty much equivalent to the American, “What’s going on?” “What’s up?” or “How are you?” It’s funny that growing I never learned this phrase, even though I spoke Chinese to my parents everday!
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January 13th, 2008 | by brian | published in life in China, personal
This afternoon, I decided to make a trip out to IKEA here in Beijing. From the WuDaoKou area that we live and work in, it’s at least a 20-minute/40 RMB cab ride to IKEA. Since I was going by myself, I decided to save money and take the bus. I used my public transportation card [...]
January 12th, 2008 | by chris | published in learning Chinese, personal
I’ve been reflecting a bit on this topic for the past few days. Before I moved to China in May 2007, I had vague ideas about why learning Chinese would be important for my future. I knew generally that China was a place of growth and opportunity. Moreover, I knew that with [...]