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Chinese Vocabulary for Seafood Posted by sasha on Mar 28, 2017
Going out to eat in China can be intimidating – no English on the menu, strange-looking dishes all around, and a very noisy atmosphere can scare many visitors away. Rather than head to the tourist-trap restaurant with burgers and fries, learn some Chinese food vocabulary and eat with the locals. In this lesson we’ll learn…
10 Awesome “How to” Chinese Posts Posted by sasha on Feb 27, 2017
Learning a new language is never easy, nor is traveling or living in a country where you don’t speak the language. That’s why we’re always trying to make things easier for you when it comes to speaking Chinese and doing everyday tasks in China. From vocabulary lists, to grammar-heavy posts, to cultural tidbits, we strive…
Chinese Vocabulary – Western Food Posted by sasha on Oct 27, 2016
We all know that Chinese food is amazing. After all, it’s one of the most varied and famous cuisines worldwide. From dim sum in the south, to Beijing roast duck in the north, and everything in between, you’ve got some incredible options for eating your way across China. We’ve already covered real Chinese food in…
10 Great Posts for Intermediate Chinese Learners Posted by sasha on Jul 21, 2015
Last year, I put together a little highlight reel of sorts with “10 Great Posts for Beginners” here on the Chinese blog. By following the links in that post, you can: learn about the pinyin system, get an introduction to the tones, learn how to say hello/goodbye, and much more. Seeing as how this blog…
10 Helpful Posts to Improve Your Chinese Posted by sasha on Aug 19, 2014
We’ve posted hundreds of articles and videos to the Chinese Language & Culture Blog over the years, and while we do our best to make sure content is easy to find, it can be a bit tricky digging through such a vast archive. As we cover different subjects – from Chinese cuisine, to holidays, to…
Don’t Go Hungry – How to Order in Chinese Posted by sasha on Jul 2, 2014
We have to eat in order to survive. Perhaps that’s why food-related language is always at the top of any new learner’s to do list. When I first got to China and realized how little English was spoken and how it was virtually non-existent in restaurants, I quickly realized that I had to either learn…