Chinese people are very hospitable. When going to someone's home, Chinese tea makes a good gift for the host.
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Shu" and "Xu."
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Chi" and "Qi."
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Zhi" and "Ji."
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Shi" and "She."
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Zhao" and "Jiao."
There are some confusing Chinese words which are difficult for language learners to distinguish. Watch and find out how to pronounce "Zhe" and "Zhi."
Why do we call Chinese New Year the Spring Festival?
How did the villagers drive away the Nian?
How did an old lady manage to scare the Nian away?
Some more differences between Shanghai and Beijing.
Why is Spring Festival called Guo Nian (passing the year)?
Our host meets a half-Beijingese, half-Shanghainese, and learns the importance of using "nin" while in Beijing.
Why is the Spring Festival the favorite holiday for children?
It's time for more impressions of Beijing.
Is there anything about Shanghai that's better than Beijing?
Not all Beijingers have been to Shanghai, but they've certainly heard of its main attractions.
If you've just moved to China, one of the first things you're going to want to do is look for an apartment to rent. Watch this video and learn how to go about it.
When looking for an apartment, there are some important questions you may want to ask the landlord before visiting.
How much is the monthly rent? That's a question you'll surely need to ask the landlord when looking to rent a place in China.
Just because the landlord has given you his initial price, that doesn't mean the discussion is over. In this video, learn the essential skill of bargaining in Chinese.
So, you've finally settled on a place. There are, however, still some things to do in the renting and moving process. Learn how to talk about moving in and finding a company to help you do so.
What's your preference, cooking or cleaning up? Chinese food or Western food? Learn how to make these choices!
Can you image teaching in rural China where you are probably the only foreigner?
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