EXPAND YOUR VOCAB
I live-streamed my haircut in China so that you can listen along and learn some new vocabulary for when you eventually venture into a weird and wonderful — yet slightly intimidating — hairdressers in China.
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Astrill Vs Express VPN China Cellphone Battle!
Which VPN is the Best in China?
We live in Tianjin, China and today we have an Express and Astrill VPN battle!
We completed the competition, and one of us lost sorely. Keep reading to find out which server failed miserably.
Study in Beijing? Learn Chinese At The Culture Yard!
LEARN CHINESE
Want To Know The Best Way To Study Chinese in China?
I’m interviewing Ilya, founder of Culture Yard here in Beijing. He’s had this school teaching expats Chinese for eight years and he’ll share with you his best tips.
Chinese Listening Practice — Ordering Chinese Waffles
LISTENING PRACTICE
Train Your Mandarin Ear
This video will keep you on your toes with your Chinese listening practice. I visit a great local place that has delicious bubble tea and snacks. Learn to ask for things like a local person would.
What Are The Most Useful Chinese Phrases?
Earlier this year I traveled up to Beijing to attend an event called Hot & Spicy Festival hosted by The Beijinger. The Beijinger is the go-to magazine for events and foreigner expat life in Beijing.
I gave myself a little challenge. I approached foreigners, expats, and students and asked them one simple question: What is your most useful Chinese phrase here living in China?
What To Pack For China
What on earth do you pack to go to China?
I’m Kwadwo, creator here at Elementary Chinese and I’ve lived in China for 11 years. I’ve made the long-haul international trip back to the US at least 15 times — since 2009 — so I’m going to share with you the things that you should definitely include in your luggage for a smooth arrival and to minimize culture shock.
From cold and flu medicine to wireless hair trimmers, I give you an incredibly detailed list of all the things I can’t live without in China.