【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!

Top of the World with Mid-Autumn Festival Celebrations

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.

8 Tourist Attractions in China

If you’ve never stepped foot on the land surrounded by sceneries and attractions that are out of this world, you’ve been missing out. Today we will walk you through 8 different tourist attractions in China that are a must-visit for anyone who is traveling to China for the first time.

How long does it take to learn Chinese? 5 important factors to consider

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.

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】Learning mandarin is an adventure of the mind

Julien is a student from France who has been studying at Mandarin Inn for 2years. He thinks that learning mandarin for westerner especially is first-of-all an adventure of the mind. As in any real adventure, there are some tigers on the road. We’re all bound to make mistakes (especially with the accents)! But it will also be very rewarding, to try some food or communicate with some people you’d otherwise never meet.Interested in what she considers the most important method of learning Chinese? Let's have a look together! 

5 Ways to Say Goodbye in Chinese

Greetings and send-offs are probably among the most common phrases you’d learn when you’re just getting started on a language.

How to move to China in 90 days – Part 1 (and not necessarily teach English)

For the past couple of years I’ve been wanting to see Asia and I knew it needed to be more than a 2 or 3 week vacation. One day I looked around and decided that nothing was keeping me in Canada but some cute family dogs (sorry family, I guess there’s you too.) So I booked a flight and let my 2 connections in China know that I was on my way!