Learn Chinese

How To Talk About Cutting Your Bangs! 💇🏼

September 9, 2019 By Kwadwo

LIFE IN CHINA

Ladies, this post is for you.

I know how infuriating it is to attempt to get your hair cut in China. Trust me, I’ve spent the last 10 years flying home to the US to get my hair trimmed, and I’m a guy. So, I can only imagine the trauma’s you ladies go through. The boutique Italian salons are uber expensive and the Chinese run places are often not up to standards or there is miscommunication in language leaving you feeling sad or frustrated.

Want to boost your language skills so that you can confidently go and get your hair cut in a Chinese salon without walking away with bangs you didn’t ask for or your hair waaaay too short?!

Watch this video for all the simple language and vocabulary you need.

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Yvonne’s Best Tip For Learning Chinese! 👩‍🏫

August 26, 2019 By Kwadwo

LEARN CHINESE IN CHINA

Today I’m here with Yvonne from GoYvon, and I asked her to share the one thing that has been the most beneficial for her Chinese.

She has been in China for 8 years, she has spent the majority of her time in the capital, Beijing.

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Chinese Listening Practice — Ordering Chinese Waffles

July 29, 2019 By Kwadwo

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.

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Noisy Chinese Neighbors?

July 8, 2019 By Kwadwo

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.

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How To Ask If A Dish Is Enough Food!

July 1, 2019 By Kwadwo

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.

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Chinese For Dummies — Book Review

June 17, 2019 By Kwadwo

BOOK REVIEWS

Is Chinese For Dummies Any Good?

I know your mamma didn’t raise no fool. Is this book any good?

I’m reviewing the second edition of Chinese for Dummies. One of the first things I noticed when opening this book was the sheer quantity of content inside.

If you’d like to listen to this book on Amazon Audible they offer a free 30-Day trial with no commitment to purchase. Cancel anytime.

What do you get with Amazon Audible?

30 days of membership free, plus 2 audiobooks and 2 Audible Originals to get you started.
After trial, you’ll get 3 titles each month: 1 audiobook and 2 Audible Originals of your choice.
Easy exchanges. Don’t like your audiobook? Swap it for free.
Cancel anytime, your audiobooks are yours to keep forever.

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