The Chinese you need.
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.
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.
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.
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?” ่ฟๆฏไปไน๏ผzhรจ shรฌ shรฉn me? Then you’ll find out the ways local people say it. You don’t ask, you don’t learn.
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.
By Kwadwo
LIFE IN CHINA
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.