The Chinese you need.
By Kwadwo
WELCOME
We’ve had quite a few new visitors here lately so I thought I’d reintroduce myself, Elementary Chinese, and what we do.
We’re all about learning real Chinese, communicating, and having fun.
I’ve lived in China for 11 years. Don’t worry guys, I promise it gets better.
I teach everyday Chinese to foreigners here in China. I’ve been teaching other teachers, and non-Chinese adults here in China, how to speak Chinese for the past three years.
By Kwadwo
CHINESE PHRASES
Taxi’s are hard to navigate huh? Trust me, I’ve been there. Many times. Dumb-struck, and not knowing how to respond or what to say.
If you’re struggling with basic direction vocab in a taxi in China, watch this series of videos to get you started.
When you instruct a driver to “turn up ahead” they might confirm by responding with the following phrase..
By Kwadwo
CHINESE PHRASES
Today, I’m in one of my go-to lunch spots Mr.Hero. They do sandwiches and easy stuff to eat on the move.
Today we’re gonna learn how to ask “what is the best thing that people order here?” Or, in simpler terms, what the server recommends.
Sometimes the choice is overwhelming, maybe you aren’t sure what some of the menu items are, who knows whether they’ll have an English menu. This phrase makes sure you always have a happy tummy, and maybe you get to try something new? Who knows.
This phrase can be used in any restaurant or cafe.
By Kwadwo
CHINESE PHRASES
Today, I’m in a Chinese bakery.
Before you get ahead of yourself. Let’s learn to ask “What’s inside?”.
You don’t want to get stuck with a weird filling. I learned the hard way, that they definitely aren’t all the same. And, some of them really aren’t very tasty!
By Kwadwo
QUICKFIRE PHRASES
Is daily China life frustrating, because ting bu dong?
I totally understand you. But listen to me, you’ve got this!
Elementary Chinese teaches you the everyday language you need, to communicate what you want. That might be how to order food in a restaurant, how to study for the HSK exams, how to talk to your Cab Driver, or how to get over that fear of talking to delivery drivers on the phone.
Whatever you need, there is a video for you to improve your vocab or enhance your tones.
By Kwadwo
BOOK REVIEW
Way back when I first started to learn Chinese, I was based in Paris, France. I know, a strange place to start learning Chinese. But, that’s a story for another time.
This book was hugely popular and very common among Europeans learning Chinese. I’ve finally got around to reviewing it. Let’s see whether it really does help you learn Chinese with ease?