Quick Tips For Keeping a Chinese Diary As a foreigner who has been studying Chinese in China for quite a while now, I have scoured ways of improving my Chinese. Funny thing I have noticed; regardless of whom you ask: teacher, friends, classmates etc all suggest the same thing when learning Mandarin: …
If you are foreigner living, studying or working in China then you might have seen, time and time again an interesting habit of the Chinese…napping at noon time. While in most western cultures napping is widely reserved for the elderly or small children, and so it comes at a surprise …
A homestay in China is one of the best ways to get immersed in the Chinese culture and gain a better understanding of Chinese people and their way of life. The homestay accommodation is something we continuously recommend for students who come to learn Mandarin in China. It involves living with …
If you are planning to master Mandarin Chinese or explore career opportunities in China, you are to find yourself choosing between two popular destinations for foreigners in the country: Beijing and Shanghai. First of all, it should be said that the two places are not to be compared. They are simply two different. First …
Beijing is an exciting place to live and visit. If you are planning an extended stay in Beijing, you will want to immerse yourself in its unique culture. That last thing you want is to be pegged as an American tourist. Instead, learn the customs of Beijing and immerse …
Introverts come in all shapes and sizes, but they tend to have a few things in common. If you’re anything like me, you have a small but close group of friends and it can be a challenge for you to meet new people. In fact, socializing for long periods of …
If you ask the average person if they like to travel, they’ll probably say yes. If you ask the average person why they don’t travel more often, they’ll probably tell you it’s too expensive. The fact is, travel can be very expensive, especially with excessive fees and hidden charges at …
Studying in another country is a life-changing adventure, and challenges are a welcome part of the learning experience. However, it’s easier to immerse yourself in a new language and culture when you’re prepared for some of the most common challenges. Packing lists are excellent resources as you plan ahead, …
The first thing is realizing that it has nothing to do with anything that you’ve heard or saw, or read before. It’s likely to be the very opposite to what you were expecting. It can either become your once in a lifetime adventure or tiresome routine. The key point is …
Places to visit during your stay in China as following: Giant Pandas and Chengdu: Heading out to Chengdu is a great way to get a feeling of Sichuan’s Giant Pandas at the Breeding Research Base. Hangzhou: Paradise on Earth is a lovely city located around the famed West Lake. Harbin …