Category: Living In China
Small Talk in Chinese: 5 Topics to Get You Started
When learning a new language, being able to produce sentences is often the best way to go about practicing. Small talk is the best way for beginners to start using the language and tolearn about the cultural norms of the language they are learning, including in Chinese.
【老外在天朝│Interview】I always have a deep interest in new languages
Monica is a German- Italian, who has lived in Shanghai for 3 years, and start to study with Mandarin Inn 3 months ago. She think it is really important to learn Chinese as a foreigner! Not being able to communicate at least a bit with people in a new country is too frustrating. Interested in what she considers the most important method of learning Chinese? Let's have a look together!
【老外在天朝│Interview】learning Chinese is a way to learn about China
Wesley is a student from Australia who has been studying at Mandarin Inn for 3 years. He thinks learning mandarin is a wonderful way to learn more about China and understand how the language impacts thinking and culture. Interested in what he considers the most important method of learning Chinese? Let's have a look together!
跟我教汉语｜“我处处找他”为什么不对呢？
春节来临，Mia和朋友们一起去外滩参加新年活动。Mia回来分享道“那天外滩处处都是人，我和朋友走散了，我处处找他。” Mia这句话听起来是不是怪怪的？你会怎样帮她纠正呢？“处处”和“到处”分别应该怎样使用呢？
How do Chinese people celebrate Chinese New Year?
”兔年Tù Nián” (the year of rabbit) is coming. Do you know what dose “Nian” mean? How do Chinese people celebrate the new year? Let‘s check out the origin and culture of Chinese new year customs! 1. The origin of Nian In China, “Nian” was actually the name of a furious monster in ancient times. It […]
【老外在天朝│Interview】learning Chinese is a rewarding process
Mika is from Japan and came to Shanghai in 2022 Sep as her first time. She had not prepared for language before moving to Shanghai， but after arriving she realized Chinese is definitely necessary to enjoy life here. So she chose private class and her goal for the time being is to have daily conversation. […]
Happy Valentine’s Day！ 情人节快乐！
We can convey our sincere love to others in a variety of ways, but language is the most direct and exquisite method. Let’s learn how to express love in Chinese on this sweet day! 1. 词汇 Words qíng rén jié 情人节 Valentine’s Day lǐ wù 礼物 present qìng zhù 庆祝 celebrate méi gui 玫瑰 rose […]
【老外在天朝│Interview】Learning Chinese is a rewarding process
Isabel is originally from the United States. She worked as a teacher in Florida until she met her husband, who accepted a job offer in Hong Kong, which is what brought them to Asia. Isabel has been studying at Mandarin Inn for two of those years. Currently, Isabel is taking the beginner HSK 1 course. Let’s see what she has said about her Chinese learning journey!
MI 为师之道│成为国际汉语教师，做文化交流的媒介
在大学教汉语和在机构教汉语的不同有些哪些？对外汉语教师的未来发展前景如何？线上教学和线下各自应该侧重什么？让我们一起来听听韩老师怎么说吧！
The Future of Work in China & Working as an Expat in China
Chinese Labor Day（五一劳动节wǔ yī láo dòng jié） is a national holiday in China that takes place on May 1st every year. It is an important holiday in China that celebrates the hard work and contributions of workers to the country's prosperity.