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Intermediate | A Disappointment
So, you’re able to say “I’m fine”, but what about when you’re in that bad mood? Sure, the easy way out is to always be “fine”--even if you’re not. Bu…
4 years, 8 months ago
Pre-intermediate | Describing Athletes
Oh the superlative human form. It is said a picture is worth a thousand words, so please allow your eye to feast on the lesson image to the left of t…
4 years, 8 months ago
Upper-intermediate | Translation Issues
If Pepsi’s slogan “Come Alive” can mean “Brings Your Ancestors Back from the Dead” after translation into Chinese, then there’s a good chance that yo…
4 years, 8 months ago
Intermediate | Taiwanese Mandopop: Teresa Teng 邓丽君 and Singer-Songwriters (1970s-90s)
Taiwanese songwriters such as 罗大佑 and 李宗盛, and of course the legendary singer Teresa Teng 邓丽君 gifted us classic songs that almost every Chinese-speak…
4 years, 9 months ago
Pre-intermediate | Coffee Break Series: Business Dinner, Part 3
In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In…
4 years, 9 months ago
Upper-intermediate | Exotic Animals
No trip to China would be complete without a look at the (sleeps for 23.7 hours a day) panda and the (will take your mobile phone) golden-haired monk…
4 years, 9 months ago
Intermediate | Coffee Break Series #3 - First Meeting
In the intermediate coffee break series, we will follow the footsteps of Nick through his adventure in China. Along the way, you will learn important…
4 years, 9 months ago
Pre-intermediate | Man Or Woman?
When he/she walks like a woman and talks like a man, and the response that comes to your query of “Who is that?” is “It’s Pat,” you may find yourself…
4 years, 9 months ago
Upper-intermediate | Negotiating Rent
Well, to start, there’s the first 3 months plus deposit… and that’s the easy part. The “laowai” shuffle begins thereafter. If you think you can knock…
4 years, 9 months ago
Intermediate | Animal Proverbs: A Dead Duck’s Mouth Is Hard
In this lesson, we're showing you three common proverbs related to ducks. They can be directly translated to "To herd the ducks onto a porch", "A coo…
4 years, 9 months ago