Blog Tag - Mandarin

R Dàshān/大山 Dishes on the Challenges of his New Live Performances Ahead of March 30 Bookworm Appearance and April Australian Gigs
Submitted on Mar 30, 2017
Even though he's performed for TV audiences of 1 billion, Mark Rowswell's first bit of big exposure outside of China's borders left him flustered to...
Mandarin Monday: How to Talk About Pollution With PG Tips Monkey Stickers
Submitted on Jan 23, 2017
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where – similar to our Mandarin Month series earlier this year – we help you improve your Chinese by detailing fun...
A Story Only China Expats Will Mingbai
Submitted on Jan 02, 2017
This post was reposted from smalltownlaowai.com. You can find the original article here. If you don't know what the incorporated pinyin terms are in...
Mandarin Monday: The Key to Improving Your Putonghua May Already Be In Your Pocket
Submitted on Dec 26, 2016
While we waste time thumbing through selfies and memes on our moments, or visiting clickbait sites or staring at neverending cat gifs, we could...
Mandarin Monday: 2016's Most Influential Chinese Buzz Words
Submitted on Dec 19, 2016
Whether it went your way or not, whether you're riding an incredible high, sulking in the depths of despair, or stuck in the throes of mania, 2016 is...
Donald Trump's 4-Year-Old Granddaughter Speaks Better Chinese Than You Do
Submitted on Nov 15, 2016
Video clips of Donald Trump's 4-year-old granddaughter speaking Chinese are taking the Chinese Internet by storm. RELATED: How to Talk About the US...
Mandarin Monday: 5 Characters to Know to Take Advantage of Singles Day on Taobao
Submitted on Nov 09, 2016
Singles’ Day, one of China's biggest and most highly anticipated shopping days is coming up! That’s right folks, a whole day dedicated to...
Beijing Tech: LipSync App Aims to Break Through Language Barrier
Submitted on Sep 30, 2016
Tech Check is a weekly column that runs every Friday to give you some more insight into Beijing's sprawling tech industry. For today's segment, we...
Chinese Phrases For Fending Off Paparazzi When You Have Children
Submitted on Sep 26, 2016
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where – similar to our Mandarin Month series earlier this summer – we help you improve your Chinese by detailing...
Mandarin Monday: Five Ways to Bid Someone Adieu in Mandarin
Submitted on Sep 12, 2016
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where – similar to our Mandarin Month series earlier this summer – we help you improve your Chinese by detailing...
The Visitor's (and Beginner's) Guide to Survival Chinese: Greetings and the Basics
Submitted on Aug 08, 2016
So you’re passing through Beijing. Or you’ve finally decided to crawl out of your cave and get in touch with the exciting linguistic world around you...
How To Ask For A Refund In Chinese (And Deal Sneering Marks & Spencer Staff)
Submitted on Jun 27, 2016
Ladies, I’m sure you're no stranger to the scenario; after a crazy day of shopping with your besties, you arrive home to find that some of the...
Hao Laoshi: BITC Teacher Talks Benefits of the HSK
Submitted on Jun 25, 2016
As part of the Beijinger’s Mandarin Month series ahead of today's (June 25) Mandarin Mixer, we present Hao Laoshi, a series of Q&A's with...
Don't Miss Out! A Who's Who of Schools attending our June 25 Mandarin Month Mixer
Submitted on Jun 24, 2016
It's the can't miss event of the month – a boozy, snack rife occasion brimming with experts that can help make your life in Beijing far more hassle...
Hao Laoshi: 5 Ways That Speakeasy Beijing Can Help You Hone Your Tones
Submitted on Jun 15, 2016
As part of the Beijinger’s Mandarin Month series ahead of our June 25 Mandarin Mixer, we present Hao Laoshi, a series of Q&As with teachers and...