Learn Chinese in China

Everyday Cash Register Chinese Practice!

March 16, 2020 By Kwadwo

CHINESE VOCAB

Today I’m in a supermarket and we’ll go through from start to finish what to say when paying for items at a cash register.

One of my most useful tips is to go to 7/11 or Family Mart and just listen to how the cashier greets other people in the queue. Listen to how they respond. Listen to how they ask for food items and how the cashier asks for money or methods of payment. Listen to the conversation about scanning QR codes, and using AliPay or WeChat. Write it all down in a note in your phone.

Go back to work and ask your colleagues to decipher your notes. Maybe you missed something and they can help you fill in the blanks. The next day go to the supermarket and listen all over again. Go early, during rush hour when everyone is getting their breakfast just before work. That way there will be more people in the queue and you can listen to the dialogue over and over again.

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How To Say Rain In Chinese & Make Small Talk!

February 17, 2020 By Kwadwo

CHINESE PHRASES

It’s raining outside. Perfect timing for small-talk in Chinese to boost your listening, connect with locals, and practice your language skills.

Not only British people connect over the weather apparently!

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Sour Yogurt Bubble Tea aka Chinese Cheese Tea

February 10, 2020 By Kwadwo

CHINESE VOCAB

Have you seen or tasted this drink before? On the top, it looks like yogurt, and on the bottom regular old milk tea. Let’s ask a local what on earth this strange-looking drink is.

Read more below to find why it’s called cheese tea in Chinese!

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HSK 3 Listening Practice The Fun Way

February 3, 2020 By Kwadwo

TEST YOUR CHINESE

Do you want something way more fun than those boring textbooks? Tired of the standardized test-prep books? Me too! I’ve fallen in love with Mandarin Companion Graded Readers.

Get yourself the audio and a copy of the book and let’s dive right in.

Amazon Audible has a free 30-day trial, and lucky for you, this book is included. Sign-up now for full access to this book for 30 days. Or forever, if you decide Audible is life-changing and you choose to continue your membership. That totally didn’t happen to me, damn it Amazon and your convenient tools.

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What’s Your Best Way To Learn Chinese?

January 27, 2020 By Kwadwo

QUICK TIPS

Let’s ask the audience. What’s the best way for you to learn Mandarin Chinese? Are you a visual learner? Do you tend to learn better when reading something and repeating? There are many different ways to learn a new language. Find out what works best for you and apply consistency. You’ll be on the road to fluency in no time.

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Order Chinese Food Stress-Free

January 13, 2020 By Kwadwo

CHINESE VOCAB

Do you want to walk into a Chinese restaurant and order, stress-free?

This is one of the most popular requests from the students on my online course speakeverydaychinese.com. Maybe that’s because it’s one of the first things you’ll need to do in China, or maybe it’s because you are all huge foodies, like me!

The only thing we struggle with is the language barrier. How do you order your favorite dish when the cheery server speaks not a word of English?

Don’t worry. I’ve got your back. Let’s learn to order Chinese food, stress-free.

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