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How To Say Flat Bread In Chinese! 😋

November 11, 2019 By Kwadwo

CHINESE VOCAB

If you’re a foodie, China is one of the best places to be. Choices range from delicious noodles, dumplings, breakfast buns, tea eggs, bubble tea, street snacks, to local specialties. Jellyfish anyone?

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve eaten in China? Comment below.

If you’re been watching my videos for a while, you’ll know that I am 100% a foodie. I often film my journey for tasty snacks and share the vocabulary I use so that you can learn the language you need to fill your belly with all the delicious local foods.

This week we’ll be learning how to say flatbread with accompanying vocabulary so you can use Chinese like a pro.

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How To Say Sesame Ball in Chinese

October 14, 2019 By Kwadwo

CHINESE VOCAB

Interestingly enough, when you go to different locations in China and find this type of street food, they often have different names. Confusing as hell, right?

So, you always have to ask “what is this?” 这是什么？zhè shì shén me? Then you’ll find out the ways local people say it. You don’t ask, you don’t learn.

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How To Ask “What Is This?” In Chinese!

September 30, 2019 By Kwadwo

CHINESE PHRASES

If you’re looking for one phrase that can open many doors whilst you’re learning Chinese in China, this is one of them.

The simple act of asking someone “what is this?” will exponentially increase your vocabulary base.

This is the best way to learn new words.

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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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