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• 098: Interviewing for a Job in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Getting a new job is always a time for some nerves and some excitement. You need to prepare yourself well and look your best for the interview. Just how do you... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 097: How to Talk About an Event in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Most people like to talk about their interests outside of work—whether it be a sporting event or something else they have been doing, such as studying or maybe... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• How to Write Chinese Characters: 12 Top Tips

  

  How to write Chinese characters is not as challenging as some people seem to think. Sure, it’s not easy but, once you are able to recognise a number of the... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 096: How to Talk About Past Experiences in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Often, people wish to talk about something which happened in the past—whether it be yesterday, last week or another time. Be sure you understand what they are... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 095: Going to See a Film in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Watching films at both the cinema and/or at home is very popular in China. People love to be entertained! Can you discuss going to see a film at the cinema,... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 094: How to Ask Why and Say Because in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Asking questions is a great way to learn—as long as you can understand the answer(s)! On the other hand, what if someone asks you a question, can you give them ... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 093: How to Suggest Activities in Mandarin Chinese

  

  When people have free time they often like to do something—maybe go out or stay in. If they plan to go out, who will suggest where to go and what to do? Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 092: How to Express That Something May Or May Not Be Possible in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes things may not be definite: not definitely yes or definitely no. You have to leave open the chance that it may be possibly or maybe. Do you know how t... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 091: How to Change the Topic Naturally in Conversation in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Often, when people are talking about one subject, they will switch to another—and then, maybe even back again to the original subject. It’s very useful to be... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• Top 5 Mistakes Made by Chinese Learners

  Whatever you do, it is inevitable to make mistakes, let alone learning something new, especially a foreign language. Learning Chinese is no exception. Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 090: How to Ask for Help and Assistance in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Stuck for an idea or two? Maybe someone else can come up with an alternative. Well, just how do you ask them for their suggestion and, when they tell you, how d... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 089: How to Express Your Abilities in Mandarin Chinese

  

  We all have certain talents, and are either very good or not so good at them. Or maybe we can have a skill we can pass on or teach to others. Find out how to... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 088: How to Talk About Hobbies and Interests in Mandarin Chinese

  Most people in China have hobbies or interests outside of work. Many like to play computer or TV games so it’s a good idea to be up-to-date with games your... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 087: How to Talk About Planning Things in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Some people like to always plan ahead; others leave everything until the last moment. Yet, in some cases, plans change as someone asks you to do something... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 086: How to Talk About an Instrument You Can Play in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Being able to play a musical instrument is a special talent. If you can play you’ll probably want to let others know which instrument you can play. On the... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 085: How to Ask About Experiences Working in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Unfortunately, most of us have to work for someone else. So, how do you discuss your job with others, and find out what the terms and conditions are like—as wel... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 084: How to Talk About the Cost of Living in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Sometimes it seems that the cost of living keeps going up: rents, food and general living costs. How to discuss this with your colleagues and friends and... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 083: How to Ask for Directions on the Phone in Mandarin Chinese

  So you want to find how to get somewhere, maybe a restaurant or the cinema or a shopping centre.. but you are not sure how. You have the telephone number of... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 082: Giving Direction in Mandarin Chinese

  

  If you are driving along and are not quite sure where to go, you’ll need directions. Either someone will be giving you directions, or you giving them. Don’t... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES

• 081: Telling People Your Address in Mandarin Chinese

  

  Maybe you’d like to invite one of your colleagues or some of your Chinese friends to your home for a function, event or party. Can you give them an... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016 CAREER, LANGUAGES