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• 197: How to Talk About Good and Bad Manners in Mandarin Chinese

  

  In any crowded city, good manners are often in short supply. Most people are tense and stressed. Yet, there is always a place for courtesy and good behaviour an... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 196: How to Talk About Stereotypes and Certain Traditions in Mandarin Chinese

  

  In many places in China, old traditions and the stereotyping of people and things still exist. However, with greater liberalisation and awareness, especially... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 195: How to Talk About TV Shows You Like in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Being entertained is a big part of Chinese life. Watching films and TV shows are still, probably, the most popular forms of regular entertainment in the country. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 194: How to Talk About Your Recent Travel Experiences

  

  These days, so many people in China love to travel overseas. Maybe for a holiday or business, or, possibly, a special trip such as a honeymoon. Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• Six Reasons to Study Mandarin Chinese in China, Kunming

  

  Kunming known as the City of Eternal Spring, is blossoming. Although it is not among the larger of the major cities of China, it is receiving that sort of... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 193: How to Politely Decline an Invitation in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes you will be invited to a function or event you don’t really want to go to. Other times you may want to go but can’t! Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 192: How to Talk About Celebrities in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Following the actions and trials and tribulations of celebrities and film stars is very popular in China, especially in recent years when social media can repor... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 191: How to Explain Certain Rules and Laws in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Rules and regulations are made for a purpose. When driving, there are lots of rules and regulations to follow to ensure the safety of you and other drivers. Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 190: How to Talk About Start-ups in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Lots of people dream about being their own boss—not having to go to someone else’s office every day. They think they can work and have time off when they want! Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 189: How to Talk About Your Educational Background in Mandarin Chinese

  

  In a large country such as China, people are always moving around for work. In a number of cases, sometimes their families go with them, meaning that many... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 188: How to Talk About Product Innovation in Mandarin Chinese

  

  The way people make payments when shopping nowadays is totally different than before. Technology plays a huge part in making shopping, one of China’s national... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 187: How to Talk About a Business Trip in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Many companies in China have offices and operations across the country and some people need to travel often to different regions and cities. Depending on your... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 186: How to Talk About Social Media in China

  

  Possibly the biggest social phenomenon of our time, the advent of social media has brought amazing connectivity to people throughout China, and also throughout... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 185: How to Talk About Investments in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Most people are able to accumulate some spare money from their salaries—but just what do you do with it? Keep it in a tin under the bed? Or put it into the bank? Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 184: How to Talk About Different Currencies in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Money makes the world go around is a popular saying, as everyone needs money to live on or save up for something special, or maybe even travel. Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 183: How to Talk About Difficult Decisions in Mandarin Chinese

  

  We all make decisions every day; in fact, more like every few seconds or minutes. Some are minor and may be about what to eat; some are major and may affect... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 182: How to Talk About Things in the Past in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Most people like to think and talk about the past now and then. Maybe about their childhood or school days—and especially if they moved away to live in another... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 181: How to Talk About Films You Like in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Watching films is very popular in China, either at home or in the cinema. There are so many types and genre of films that sometimes it’s hard to choose. Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 179: How to Talk About Different Olympic Sports in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Not everyone likes the same Olympic sports, some preferring team sports to single competitor events. However, there’s such a variety to choose from at the... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2016 LANGUAGES

• 180: How to Talk About Working-out in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Greater awareness of being fit and healthy means more people than ever love to do exercise on a regular basis. Many like to go to the gym or undertake other... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES