Family Vocabulary in Chinese Posted by sasha on Sep 27, 2017

Talking about family is a great way to practice your Chinese. To do so, you’ll want to learn some family vocabulary in Chinese first. Follow this short video to learn 25 important Chinese words for family: 家 – jiā family 父母 – fù mǔ parents 爸爸 – bà ba dad 妈妈 – mā ma mom…
Talking About Family in Chinese Posted by sasha on Sep 25, 2017

The Chinese family tree can be quite complicated, as we learned in our last post. Go back and check that one out if you need to brush up on your Chinese family vocabulary. Now that you’ve got all the Chinese words you’ll need for familial relationships, it’s time to go a step further. In this…
Chinese Family Vocabulary Posted by sasha on Sep 21, 2017

Talking about your family is a great way to practice your Chinese at any level. However, the Chinese family tree is a bit complicated. Never fear, because we’re here to help! In this post you’ll learn all the Chinese family vocabulary you’ll ever need (and some that you won’t). Chinese Family Vocabulary Confused yet? As…
Visiting Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 20, 2017

While the city of Kunming is a fascinating place to visit, it’s nice to get out of the concrete jungle every once and a while if you live there. Thankfully, there are plenty of great options for 1-2 day trips. A short trip to Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú) is a great break…
A Short Trip to Fuxian Lake Posted by sasha on Sep 18, 2017

There’s a lot to do in the Spring City of Kunming. There are also several great options for day trips, from hiking in the Western Hills to exploring the Golden Temple. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway, though, you’ll want to head to the beautiful Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖 – fǔ xiān hú). Let’s see…
Chengdu Day Three Video Posted by sasha on Sep 13, 2017

Our 72-hour trip in Chengdu comes to an end with a day of exploring temples and churches. Check out the Wenshu Monastery, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, and the YMCA as well. Wind it all down with a dumpling party at the hostel to end your trip here. Check out the highlights from Day…
72 Hours in Chengdu (Part Three) Posted by sasha on Sep 11, 2017

Hopefully you’re not too drained from your first two days in Chengdu, because we’ve got one more to go. After visiting the pandas, eating mouth-numbing hot pot, and catching a performance of Sichuan opera on day two, the last day is a pretty relaxed one. You’ll visit a Buddhist temple and a few Catholic churches…