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• How Do I Learn Chinese Fast?

  

  A 7 Step Guide for Beginning Mandarin Learners This is a guest blog post from TutorMandarin – an online Chinese Tutor service that teaches students how to... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2017 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• Ask Experts 005: The Incredible Story Behind Jan Wostyn’s Journey Learning...

  Many students go to China are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese and Chinese culture but don’t really take the time and effort to study either. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2017 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• Ask Experts 004: Learning Chinese Online with Chinese Teacher Charles Cai

  In a number of our previous Podcasts I’ve previously recommended Italki, a platform to find online language teachers. As technology is developing, it’s now... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2017 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• eChineseLearning Review: How It Helps Students Learn Chinese Online

  My frustration with learning Mandarin Although I have tried to learn Chinese over the past few years, my Chinese language skills are basic to say the least. I... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2017 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• Ask Experts 003: Albert Wolfe on Learning Mandarin Chinese Through Music,...

  I’m very pleased to welcome Albert Wolfe to this week’s Podcast interview. Albert is an expert and quite a “star” in the Mandarin Chinese learning world and I... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2017 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 230: Talking About Good and Bad News in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Life is full of ups and downs and some people believe that for every piece of good news there is some bad or not so good news coming your way. Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 229: Fixing Technical Problems in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Computers and their associated software are the mainstay of office working life—in fact, it’s hard to imagine how we managed to work without them! Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 228: How to Express Your Disappointment in Mandarin Chinese

  

  It’s always upsetting or disappointing when something goes wrong or doesn’t go according to plan; and, perhaps, more so when the issue or problem is not caused... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 227: How to Talk About the Books You Have Recently Read in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Most people enjoying reading for leisure, as well as reading to learn. If you like novels or stories you probably have your own particular tastes in what you... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 226: How to Talk About Success in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Success can mean different things to different people. To some it’s all about getting ahead in your career, getting a high salary and becoming a leader at work. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• Ask Experts 002: Learning Mandarin Chinese Online, Living and Working in China,...

  Welcome to another Podcast interview! Today’s guest is Ivan Batishchev who is a PR and digital communications executive from Italki. Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 225: How to Talk About a Job Promotion in Mandarin Chinese

  

  The job market in China is very competitive and employers are always looking out for new, capable staff. It’s very tempting to change jobs for more money, or... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 224: How to Talk About Willpower in Mandarin Chinese

  

  It’s a great characteristic to have if you are strong minded and determined. There are many situations in life where you need such willpower to get you through... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 223: How to Talk About Your Fears in Mandarin Chinese

  

  We all have things we like and enjoy; but what about those things which we don’t like—or are, maybe, even a little bit scared or fearful about doing? Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 222: How to Describe Different Kinds of Performing Arts

  

  There is such a wide variety of performing arts activities which can be enjoyed in China, such as ballet, opera, theatre—but not everyone likes the same thing;... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 221: How to Talk About Some of Your Exciting Experiences in Mandarin Chinese

  

  After all of your hard work, it’s time in the evening or at weekends to go and relax: maybe go to see a film, or to the theatre, or possibly even to see a... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 220: Describing Technology in the Future in Mandarin Chinese

  

  The way technology is moving so rapidly, soon many appliances and machines will be able to do tasks previously undertaken by humans. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 219: How to Tell Your Zodiac Sign in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Astrology has fascinated people all over the world for many years. Many Chinese people strongly believe in the zodiac or star signs assigned to themselves or... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 218: Talking About Flowers in Mandarin Chinese

  

  It is said that flowers can express a thousand words. Giving flowers to a loved one can mean so much. If you can order in Mandarin Chinese some special flowers... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 217: How to Talk About the Different Status of Relationships in Mandarin Chinese

  

  People in China love to match-make—that is, when someone they know needs a boyfriend or girlfriend, they try to help pair them up with other singles. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES