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!

Ever seen traditional celebrations where you got the chance to eat decadent mooncakes and lanterns being lit, carried, and displayed? That is the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival which is a traditional celebration in Chinese culture.

The Chinese language has been gaining interest as a language Westerners are looking to learn. It is no surprise especially when it is the second most widely spoken language in the world. Furthermore, as we look at the increasing prowess of China’s economy and its re-emergence as an international business and cultural hub, the Chinese language is certainly worth getting to grips with.

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.