We have discussed expressing knowledge and ability in previous articles. Before moving on to giving advice and opinions, you might want to read or review our posts on 认识 and 知道 and The Three Cans: 会, 可以 and 能. Sharing your own opinions in Chinese is the next step to being able to communicate with friends… Read More
This week our question comes from David, who asks us “How are young teachers treated in China” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We Talk About… Christian’s adventure’s in Shanghai Guiyang restaurant tries out ‘pay what you want’ policy,… Read More
We’re back for another episode of Two White Chicks in China! This week our question comes from Caitlyn, who asks us “Is it affordable to get a haircut in China?” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We Talk About…… Read More
British people (myself being one) are known for their love of complaining about the weather. In winter it’s too cold, in summer it’s too hot (you may laugh), if it rains it’s too wet, when it doesn’t it’s too dry. In China, it is much the same; a downpour can produce a gaggle of 阿姨 (ā yí) announcing… Read More
We’re back for another episode of Two White Chicks in China! This week our question comes from Christian, who asks us “Is it difficult to stay in contact with friends back home?” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We… Read More
You’ve learned the basics, you’ve made some Chinese friends, now it’s time to get together and have a good 八卦 (bā guà)! Learn some of the following words and phrases so you can gossip, make jokes and flatter your new found pals. 废话 (fèi huà) (you’re talking) Rubbish! 胡说！(hú shuō) Nonsense! 吹牛 (chuī niú) To brag/boast 拍马屁 (pāi mǎ… Read More
