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Chinese Learner Interview Series: Jeff Lau

This week we feature Jeff Lau on our Chinese language learner series. He’s got a lot of motivation and a great philosophy when it comes to learning this language. Check it out in his own words:  I’m Jeff. I’m a British born Chinese living and working in London. I’m a designer, developer and a passionate [...]

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Chinese Learner Interview Series: Anthony Paglino

This week on our Chinese Langauge Interview Series, we’re featuring Anthony Pagino! What’s really interesting is that he’ll offer you tips, stories and his experiences from being a student to being a street food hustler in China! I don’t think many can offer stories from the perspective of vending to Chinese locals and tourists, definitely [...]

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Starstruck Series: Rolling in the Deep with Adele

Six time Grammy Award winner Adele tied Beyonce for the most awards won by a female artist in one night, including Album Of The Year in 2012. Her singles aren’t just huge hits, breaking records on top billboards in the US but, popular in China as well. Because of her songs’ popularity in China, the [...]

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Chinese Learner Interview Series: Willa Dong

This week on our Chinese Learner Interview Series, we feature Willa Dong. She’s got a very interesting story to tell from her experiences in Asia, as well as her experiences as a Chinese language learner. In her own words: I’m a 25-year old public health researcher who is originally from Maryland. After college, I spent [...]

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8 Christmas Words For Your List

As you tie up your mistletoe, decorate your Xmas tree and feast on gingerbread cookies by the fireplace, we’ve got the top 8 Christmas words you’ve got to know for this holiday! Just like how we’ve listed out the top phrases for Thanksgiving and Halloween, make sure you’ve got these down for this upcoming holiday! Grab [...]

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How Chinese Model Would React To 9 Months Jail Time

We’ve all thought this before .. If only I had done that instead , then this wouldn’t have happened! Well there’s a reason people say hindsight is 20/20. If you knew you’d get 9 months in jail, would you impersonate a police officer and post up revealing photos dressed in the uniform? 23 year old Beijing [...]

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How To Pick “The One” Chengyu

Watch out match.com & eharmony! China’s online dating is booming and not stopping anytime soon. With about 180 million singles, it’s no wonder sites, like Jiayuan.com, are making a killing. Popular television shows such as 非诚勿扰 and 百里挑一 have entertained millions as contestants try to find their perfect match. It’s not that easy to find your one true [...]

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Top 10 Tweets of November

This month, not only did we reach 300 videos in our library (and counting!) and went to the ACTFL 2012 World Language Expo, but we’ve also continued to bring you guys language tweets! Below are our top language tweets of November! However, you’ll find much more on our Twitter including pictures of us at ACTFL, links [...]

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Chinese Learner Interview Series: Pete Jackson

This week on our Chinese Learner Interview Series, we feature Pete Jackson. In his own words: Hi, my name is Pete Jackson. I’m originally from Warwickshire in the UK, and I currently live in Shanghai, where I edit Shanghai247.net, a website bringing artists together and providing news on the music and arts scene in Shanghai. I first [...]

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Eating Bitterness, Shock & Some Strength

Regardless of which helping of Thanksgiving leftovers you’re on, we’ve got a great list of things other things you can 吃 or eat. Don’t think Americans are the only ones that know how to eat, the Chinese value food so much that usually, when meeting someone, besides the usual “你好吗?” they’ll ask “吃了吗?” The action [...]

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