Tag: Learning Mandarin
10 Chinese Phrases you must know about Christmas
Merry Chiritmas!
8 terms you must know when traveling in China
Have you ever traveled in China?
How long does it take to learn Chinese? 5 important factors to consider
Whether you are a beginner who is thinking about learning Chinese, or an advanced learner stuck on a plateau, here are five important factors to consider when you think about the time you take to learn the language.
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!
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 […]