6 Fun Facts About China’s National Day

Do you know which day is China’s National Day? What do Chinese people usually do on National Day? What is the connection between China's National Day and Golden Week? Here are six facts you need to know!

How to say “Winter is coming” in Chinese?

Winter is coming! How many Chinese words about winter do you know? How do you use them? Let's learn more now! 

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?

【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. […]