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.
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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.
Noisy Chinese Neighbors?
LEARN CHINESE
Chinese neighbors are the worst. Well, they are the best when they bring you leftover food or Chinese New Year gifts, but usually, they are banging around at 5 am or making a racket unnecessarily. If they are driving you crazy, learn the following phrases.
How To Ask If A Dish Is Enough Food!
BEGINNER CHINESE
Communicating with waiters in China is no easy task. Sometimes the rice takes too long to arrive. Sometimes dishes that you ordered never appear. Other times extra dishes are added to your bill that you didn’t order.
I have a tried and tested unit on my online course that is dedicated to teaching you restaurant best practice and all the basic language you need to communicate effectively. Do you want to know how to ask if this food is enough for two people? Or if it’s too much? Let me show you right now.