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Chinese Opposite Words Posted by sasha on Sep 14, 2015
When I teach English to students in China, I always encourage them to learn opposite words together. That way they double their vocabulary and come to associate the words with each other. The same works when you study Chinese, or any language for that matter – it’s good to memorize opposite words to build your…
Calling All Readers! Posted by sasha on Sep 10, 2015
Hello everyone! (大家好 – dà jiā hǎo) The last post here was all about my journey in China and how I’ve decided to leave (for now at least) to study in Indonesia. I already received a few great comments from you, our dedicated readers, and I just wanted to let everyone know that while I…
A Short Trip in Shanghai (Part One) Posted by sasha on Sep 2, 2015
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China, the country’s financial capital, a place where fashion trends are set, and a metropolis with a long, rich history. Here’s an introduction to Shanghai, with sights from the financial center, The Bund, Nanjing Road, Old Shanghai, and more.
The Old Town of Lijiang Posted by sasha on Aug 30, 2015
One of the most popular places to visit in Yunnan province (and China in general) is the old town of Lijiang (丽江 – lì jiāng). Famed for its snowy mountain peaks, vibrant ethnic minority culture, and relaxed pace of life, this Song Dynasty-era town attracts throngs of tourists, both domestic and international. The town was even…
20 Reasons to Visit Yunnan Posted by sasha on Aug 26, 2015
There’s been a lot of talk about Yunnan province here on the blog lately, and for good reason – I recently finished up a year of living, working, and traveling there. I’ve been a lot of great places across China in my half a decade here, but none has captured my imagination and inspired me…
Chinese Color Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Aug 25, 2015
One of the first things you learn when picking up a new language are the colors. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve taught Chinese youngsters all of the colors in English – it’s right up there with the words for the days of the week, fruit, and other essentials. Now, I won’t make our…
Swallows Cave (Jianshui, Yunnan) Posted by sasha on Aug 19, 2015
Check out the amazing Swallows Cave (燕子洞 – yàn zi dòng) outside of Jianshui in China. Named after the millions of swallows who flock here every year to breed, this is an incredible sight to behold. Walk into the huge cave to admire the rock formations, which are illuminated in a sea of colorful lights.