It will only take [est_time] to read this post! Whenever I’m in a new country, I always make it a point to brave the local firewater. In Chile, it was that tangy Pisco Sour, in Bulgaria it was the Rakia that knocked me off my feet, and when I arrived in China: Baijiu 白酒 (bái… Read More
Beauty and ‘self care’ has become a huge part of Chinese culture within the last few years. In an extreme version of the west, looking good, beautiful and cute in the million selfies you just took in your favourite coffee chain is pretty important. Many Chinese mobile phones have excellent quality cameras and include software… Read More
Eating and drinking in Chinese culture is quite different to that of the West. The idea of Chinese dining etiquette is said to have come from the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC) and is often a noisy and social affair. Dining in restaurants with friends, family or colleagues is enveloped in respect for your elders and… Read More
Food vocabulary in any language is probably the most fun and also most challenging to learn because there are just so many words to get to grips with. Although some food words share the same Chinese, most of the time this can actually make learning new words easier because you simply add an extra character… Read More
Going to see a doctor or visiting the hospital can be a stressful event for many of us, and a language barrier can make things even more difficult. Learning some basic body part words and a few simple phrases that will help you describe your symptoms and understand your results, can really make the situation… Read More
We always love hearing from people out there that are studying Chinese, or live in China and want to share their stories with us. Some of you might have already listened to our spin-off podcast, the Two White Chicks in China, which is hosted by Nora and I. Each week we answer and discuss a… Read More