What You Can Say to Your Female Friends on Women’s Day

International Women's Day(三八节 sān bā jiē) is coming! Have you already decided how to celebrate this day and how to congratulate your female friends and relatives? Well, Mandarin Inn can help you without the question. We have prepared eight congratulations so that you can delight your women. May them happily smile receiving your wishes~

Dive Deeply in the Language And Be Surrounded by Culture

Tina is a senior and experienced teacher at Mandarin Inn. She graduated from Fudan University, majored in Administration. This year is the 11th year of her career in teaching Chinese.  滕老师是Mandarin Inn的一名资深且富有经验的汉语教师。毕业于复旦大学行政管理本科,今年将会是她在对外汉语教学的第十一个年头。

Does Craftsman’s Spirit Exist in China?

A considerable number of people would probably say they admire the craftsmanship of Germany and Japan, and they are fans of products from the two countries. On one hand, we as Chinese, feel that it is not bad to learn good things from other countries; on the other hand, we are confused with the question lingering on: Is the spirit of craftsman (gōng jiàng jīng shén, 工匠精神) also imported? What is our own understanding of it? 

Why Is Pandemic Control More Effective in Asia Than in Europe?

It looks like the COVID-19 is a system test. In dealing with the pandemic, Asia is obviously doing a better job than Europe. China, the first outbreak country, has largely controlled the situation so far. In the same time, progress in European countries is slow and difficult. European regions have become the focus now. With diagnosed cases growing exponentially, the spread of virus seems unable to be contained. What could be the reasons behind it?

For Whom the Siren Wails

10 a.m. in the morning on April 4, a siren wailed in the sky. The whole country seemed to be pressed “pause” button. Streams of vehicles stopped to whistle; passengers on subway stood up solemnly grieving over; at this moment, all Chinese people halted what they were doing at hands, to observe three-minutes silent mourning for the dead compatriots in the fight against the new coronavirus pneumonia. This year’s Qingming Festival is more depressing than usual without doubt. 

How to Choose a Good Online Language Learning Product?

These days, learning online has become a trend for people to study something new. To some extent we cannot help but turn to online during pandemic lockdown. Most importantly is that the digital way has proved its flexibility and effectiveness. Facing dozens of language suppliers makes choice of the right product incredibly difficult. Don’t feel frustrated! We have made a list of tips on selecting a good online learning product so that you can decide easier.  

Find the Connection between Language And Kungfu

Wei li'an is Brazilian studying in US. He came to Shanghai to learn Chinese not only for knowing more about the connection between Kungfu and mandarin but also to seek challenge for himself in mastering a brand-new language. Let’s see the fun side beneath the shyness of this young kungfu man.  卫力安是在美国就读的巴西人,他来上海不仅想了解更多汉语和功夫之间的联系,也想挑战自己掌握一门全新的语言。让我们来看看他腼腆的外表下那有趣的一面吧!

Two Way Communication Benefits

Claire majored in Chinese philology. She went to US to teach Chinese after postgraduate studies, now working at an educational institute for promoting Chinese as foreign language. With 8 years teaching experience, Claire's students’ background covers from 2-3 year-old children to 50+ year old adult of various nationalities. 

What Were Chinese Youth Doing Abroad 150 Years Ago?

Today is May 4th Youth Day (五四青年节 wǔ sì qīng nián jiē), not an international but a unique day to China, established in memory of the patriotic movement broke out in Beijing on May 4th, 1919. Nowadays, Youth Day has gradually been regarded as a cultural symbol for young people as the mainstay of a country: to shoulder the responsibility of developing China by solving social problems with passion and creativity. 

Chinese Mothers VS Western Mothers

Did you do anything to show your love to mum yesterday? As we know the second Sunday of May is defined as Mother’s Day when people express thanks to mothers by giving carnation, taking mum to a fancy restaurant or helping to do housework. It was originated from US but now seems becoming an international day as maternal love is universal. Even so there are quite a few distinctions between how Chinese mothers and western mothers show their love. Is your mum one of them?