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Metal Chopsticks. You Suck!

January 18, 2017 By Jamie

Unfortunately about one week into my arrival in the Middle Kingdom, I had not yet mastered the skill of using chopsticks (筷子, kuài zi).

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Introduction to China: NOT a Pleasant Landing

January 9, 2017 By Jamie

My husband and I first came to China as newlyweds in August of 2009. Well, I should say came together at that time. He had already lived in Beijing for two years during university.  I, on the other hand, had no idea what I was getting into.

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Want better Results? Get a Tutor.

December 23, 2016 By Kwadwo

“My best experience was one of my first conversation teachers: she would take us out to ride in cabs, eat out, buy simple things from the convenience store or drugstore, even going to the bank.”

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This Phrase Is Better Than Thank You

December 23, 2016 By Kwadwo

If you are like me, you probably say Thank you, Goodbye (谢谢再见 xièxiè zàijiàn) a lot, leaving a taxi, leaving a restaurant, leaving your local fruit vendor. Which is fine. It’ll get you a smile.

But you can do one better!

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How to get rice before you’re done eating.

December 23, 2016 By Kwadwo

Can you bring the rice first?
先上米饭吧
xiān shàng mǐ fàn ba

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