The Chinese you need.
By Kwadwo
Learn Chinese. Communicate. Have fun. That’s my motto.
But, be careful what you say. When your Chinese is limited you might give off the wrong idea, say something that means something else, or get yourself into a sticky situation.
Read more to find out what happened to this model, in a bar, after saying something that she thought meant something else. Oops.
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!
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
Last week we learned how to order takeout on the phone in Chinese, this is a big deal for expats living here in China. Click here to check it out.
Today we’re discussing the adorable yet glam thing, 招财猫, zhāo cái māo or as I refer to it affectionately as the “Gangsta Cat”. Because, why not?
You see them in stores everywhere here in China. Zhāo 招 means ‘to find’ and 财 cái is short for 财富 cái fù which means fortune. And, 猫 māo is cat.
By Kwadwo
USEFUL CHINESE
Last week we learned all about the vocabulary you need to order Bubble Tea here in China. Have you gone outside into the big wide world and used your new-found language? Let me know in the comments below.
This week we’ll be learning how to order takeout food in Chinese, on the phone. This is something that a lot of my students struggle with. And, I can understand why. The person on the phone has no idea you’re not Chinese and therefore speakers super quickly, often in a crazy dialect, sometimes it’s hard to hear them over the phone or you stumble on your words.
Fear not my brave Chinese learners. Let’s get you ready to easily order Chinese takeout on the phone. You’ll never quiver at a phone ringing again, instead, you’ll confidently answer and respond with ease.
By Kwadwo
BUBBLE TEA
Last week we learned how to order bubble tea. This week we’ll expand on your vocab so you have no issues ordering it just the way you like it.