Mar 27, 2024
If you’re especially interested in the nuances of the written word, a career in translation could be a good shout. Here are some useful tips for launching a career as a Mandarin translator in China. Read more>>
Jan 30, 2018
How does Chinese education differ to that in the West and which is superior? Here we guide you through the Chinese education system, explain how it contrasts with Western education, and outline the advantages and disadvantages of both. ... Read More>>
Jan 04, 2018 Comments(3)
A great way to learn Chinese is by watching television, but finding the right show can be overwhelming. Below are five Chinese TV programs from different genres that will entertain and help you learn Chinese. ... Read More>>
Sep 08, 2017 Comments(3)
It seems every Chinese person and their pet Pekingnese has a voice translator these days, but most work poorly at best. Here are four voice translation apps that actually work for English-Chinese. ... Read More>>
Aug 10, 2017
Ever get the creeping feeling that people are talking about you in Chinese? Whether you’re fluent, kind-of-fluent, or 100% “tīng bù dǒng” here are a few signs you’re the subject of a Chinese conversation. ... Read More>>
Aug 05, 2017 Comments(9)
The right education matters more than ever in twenty-first century China. A first-rate education is seen not only as a gateway to personal and professional success, but as a status symbol among the country’s new rich. This article looks at the real – and ...... Read More>>
Jul 13, 2017 Comments(2)
The popularity of Chinese language for business applications and study has been increasing rapidly in America in recent years. Soon, Chinese traveling overseas may not even have to speak English in order to do so. ... Read More>>
Jul 05, 2017 Comments(3)
Certain previously popular majors are falling out of favor with Chinese students. Now that the high school have their gaokao scores, their choice of university has been narrowed down to but a few cities or institutes of higher education. The issue now is ...... Read More>>
Jun 20, 2017 Comments(6)
Six Chinese universities ranked in world’s top 100 according to Times Higher Education’s World Reputation Rankings. ... Read More>>
May 26, 2017 Comments(2)
From Shakespeare's pithy put-downs to insinuating someone knows his own mother in a biblical sense, the art of insulting people is strange, extremely colourful and varied across cultures and dialects.... Read More>>
May 10, 2017 Comments(2)
After nine years in China, my Chinese still isn’t very good. The main reason, I think, is the lack of incentive... ... Read More>>
Apr 17, 2017 Comments(2)
Students who study abroad are of a different caliber because they accept new challenges and show great determination in pursuit of higher education. However, they may not really know what awaits them and related organizations and agencies don’t really ...... Read More>>
Apr 06, 2017 Comments(4)
Do you fall in line following the backward teaching ways given to you to become a “so-so” teacher, or do you make an effort to really learn your craft? If it’s the latter, then here are 8 tips that might come in handy from an American ESL teacher of 13 ...... Read More>>
Apr 03, 2017 Comments(5)
Language improvement comes down to focusing on two areas: providing an effective lesson and correcting the weakness. Naturally, teachers will tend to put in more effort to create lessons that strengthen the speaking ability. But I would argue that they ...... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2017 Comments(24)
There exists a so called ‘language war’ in which a Westerner is keen to display his or her hard-to-gain Mandarin skills while the Chinese person is every bit as enthusiastic about speaking English to them. So, what tactics can you use to achieve your goal?... Read More>>
Mar 16, 2017 Comments(2)
ESL classrooms should always be English language only, but in the early learning stages, children and adults occasionally rely on their mother tongue as a crutch. Knowing some of the common phrases they use can help teachers correct them. ... Read More>>
Mar 06, 2017 Comments(3)
Tsinghua University made it easier for exchange students to study there and Chinese students are not happy about it. ... Read More>>
Jan 18, 2017 Comments(7)
Walking into the classroom to teach your first class is nerve-racking no matter the amount of training you have had. As a new teacher in China, you can expect to be thrown into the classroom unprepared and expected to teach right off the bat. ... Read More>>
Dec 13, 2016 Comments(2)
China is one of the most popular places in the world for international students. Listed below is the eChinacities list of best universities for foreigners in China. ... Read More>>
Dec 01, 2016
If you’ve just moved to China or are looking to jump-start your language learning, YCIS Beijing Secondary School Chinese Curriculum Coordinator Jessica Sun have some essential tips that will make sure you’re learning the right way. ... Read More>>
Nov 09, 2016 Comments(10)
The HSK test, which is proof of one’s Chinese proficiency, can be taken in various levels with each level more difficult than the next. Recently, the HSK 6 – a notoriously difficult-to-pass level – has come under fire for being too difficult. But are the ...... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2016 Comments(6)
There are thousands of Chinese primary and secondary school students living abroad without their families in order to study at a foreign school. The author of the article questions whether young students should be given so much freedom with so little ...... Read More>>
Oct 20, 2016 Comments(3)
This translated article examines the recent surge in study abroad students from China, and concludes that China cannot call itself a real global power until students compete for spots in Chinese universities rather than foreign ones. ... Read More>>
Oct 10, 2016 Comments(2)
The British government has created a new intensive program for high school students to learn Mandarin. 5,000 students in 15 high schools will study Mandarin eight hours a week. ... Read More>>
Sep 28, 2016 Comments(20)
Since we are in China, it is good to know how the locals release their daily frustrations – maybe their swearwords will turn out to be more effective than the one you've been using! ... Read More>>
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