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• 178: How to Talk About the Olympic Games in Brazil in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Many people like to watch the Olympic Games even if they don’t play sports themselves. Some people just like the grandeur of the ceremonies. Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 177: How to Find Or Rent an Apartment in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Finding somewhere to live is a basic necessity of life, but it’s not always easy as accommodation is in high demand and rent and prices are often high in the... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 176: How to Make a Verbal Presentation in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes at work, it’s necessary to bring your teams together to have a discussion or briefing. There’s no time to write anything and it’s all fairly informal... Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 175: Talking About E-commerce in Mandarin Chinese

  

  The world of shopping has changed forever now that almost everything can be bought on-line. Many people much refer the convenience of internet shopping, whilst... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 174: How to Talk About a Healthy Diet in Mandarin Chinese

  

  These days, when everything and everyone one seems to be in a rush, it’s so important to eat healthily. Not only is eating well good for your body in the long... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 173: How to Talk About Different Kind of Gifts in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Gift giving is an essential part of most cultures—for birthdays, wedding anniversaries or new year celebrations. Of course, some occasions seem more important... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 172: Talking About Bad Weather in Mandarin Chinese

  

  The weather is such an important part of our lives. When it’s sunny and calm we are likely to be happy and joyful; when it’s cold and wet, possibly, our mood... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 171: How to Talk About Accidents and Safety in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes unavoidable accidents will happen. They may be minor where no-one is injured or major where it is necessary to call a doctor or, even, an ambulance. Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 170: How to Negotiate in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Negotiating or bargaining is an intrinsic part of life in China—and in many other places for that matter. You may talk about prices in the market or shops—or... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 169: How to Talk About Finding Jobs in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes we all want to change our jobs—and other times we have no choice as, maybe, the company closes down or relocates. Can you talk to your colleagues abou... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 168: How to Talk About Different Flavours in Mandarin Chinese

  

  One of the joys of Chinese food is the wide variety of flavours it can offer—yet not everybody likes the same tastes. There are those who like sweet; or sour; o... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 167: How to Give Advice to Your Friends in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes we can’t always solve issues or problems ourselves and we need to turn to others for some assistance. What if someone asks you for your advice about... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 166: How to Talk About Cultural Differences in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Every culture has its differences with other cultures—it’s the way we are brought up and the social environment we live in. It’s always helpful to be aware of... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 165: How to Talk About Dilemmas in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes a dilemma will crop up and you are not quite sure of the right thing to do. If I do this, what will happen? If I do that, what are the consequences? Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 164: How to Talk About What Kind of Music You Like in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Music is universal throughout the world and nearly everybody loves to listen to or even play music. We might have different tastes and like different genre but... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 163: How to Talk About Different Consequences in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Decisions, decisions. Life is full of them. Decisions such as: where and when shall I travel? What do I really want to see and do on my holiday? Who do I want t... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 162: Discussing What Sport Should Do in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Now and then, most people like to play sports—helps them get some exercise and keep fit! Of course, there are team sports and individual sports but it’s not... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 161: How to Make a Complaint in Mandarin Chinese

  

  When things are not quite right, or when the quality of something you recently bought isn’t very good, just what do you do? You have to make a complaint, but ca... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 160: How to Respond to Surprising News in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Nothing anyone does should ever really surprise us! Yet, there are times when some news surprises us greatly—or even shocks us. Do you know how to react to... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 159: Common Chinese Idioms in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Every language uses idioms to compare and express ideas more vividly. Get learning some common idioms and sound more like a native speaker. Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES