Harbin – China’s Ice City (Part Two) Posted by sasha on Apr 10, 2013
In case you missed out on all the fun during the daytime in Harbin, you can find that video here. This new video takes you on a stroll of Harbin’s famous Central Avenue in the evening, with a stop at the beautiful St. Sophia Russian orthodox church and a cool night market. A hearty meal…
An Old, New, Old City – Datong (大同) Posted by sasha on Apr 7, 2013
In the northern part of Shanxi province, not far from Inner Mongolia, you’ll find the city of Datong (大同 – dà tóng). Thousands of years ago – during the Han Dynasty circa 200 BC – it was known as Pingcheng (平城 – píng chéng), and it would eventually become the capital of the Northern Wei…
China’s Top 10 Universities Posted by sasha on Apr 5, 2013
China has well over 2,000 universities (大学 – dà xué) and colleges, with a total student body population in excess of 20 million. Between 2002 and 2008 alone, the number of higher education students in China quadrupled. In Beijing alone, there are 82 institutions of higher education – a list that includes a police academy, a sports…
Harbin – China’s Ice City (Part One) Posted by sasha on Mar 31, 2013
Usually when people take a vacation, they opt for some place tropical. Sunshine, relaxing on the beach, and swimming in the sea are the preferred activities. Earlier this year, we chose instead to take a short trip to one of the coldest places in China – Harbin. The “Ice City” plays host to a massive…
All Things Sichuan Posted by sasha on Mar 31, 2013
Chances are you’ve probably munched on a dish labeled “Szechuan” in a Chinese restaurant at some point. Where does that delicious, spicy chicken come from? Well, it’s from Sichuan province (四川 – sì chuān), located in southwest China. Famous for its mouth-numbing food, cute and cuddly pandas, and stunningly beautiful landscapes, Sichuan is a fascinating…
My Diet Posted by sasha on Mar 27, 2013
Food is an important part of your life; whether you like it or not, you spend a lot of time thinking about and talking about food. After all, where would we be without it? When learning a language, there’s tons of vocabulary to learn in relation to food. As such, I’m going to help you…
Ball Games Posted by sasha on Mar 24, 2013
No matter where you’re from or which language you speak, chances are you play some kind of ball game. You also probably enjoy watching them. But… can you talk about them in Chinese? You’ll be able to after you study this post! A great lesson on sports with my favorite YouTube Chinese teacher –…