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>>
Nov 23, 2015 Comments(55)
China's overall English ability has dropped recently, and we ask why. ... 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>>
Jun 14, 2013 Comments(7)
I've always been surprised by the number of people who are stubbornly against using language-learning software. Although Do-it-yourself Chinese definitely has a bad reputation, it's often the students, not the software, who are to blame, as the content of ...... Read More>>
Nov 02, 2013 Comments(15)
Many parents in China, Chinese and foreign alike, dream of raising a child fluent in two (or more) languages. Parents go to great lengths and sometimes great expenses to secure the gift of bilingualism for their children. If you have a Chinese spouse and a ...... Read More>>
Sep 24, 2015 Comments(3)
An explanation of what Chinglish is and examples. It also describes its recent rise in popularity and importance in Chinese culture. ... Read More>>
Jan 26, 2013 Comments(2)
Learning Chinese is a huge, but attainable, undertaking. Given the right tools, you can accomplish great things. The good news is these tools don’t necessarily equate to dollar signs. There are plenty of free online resources available for studying Chinese. ... Read More>>
Jun 06, 2012 Comments(11)
Editor's note: This article was translated and edited from an article posted on an ifeng.com blog. In the article, the author, a Chinese citizen who teaches English, recalls his recent experience leading a group of Chinese students on a research project ...... Read More>>
Feb 04, 2012 Comments(2)
It's not uncommon in China to meet locals who introduce themselves using names like Apple, Ghostly, Puppy and Whisper. Anyone familiar with the TV show Sexy Beijing (http://www.sexybeijing.tv/) will recall its (oddly attractive) faux-Carrie Bradshaw host ...... Read More>>
May 04, 2018
Prove to them that you can muster something more sophisticated than “谢谢” (xiè xiè) and practice these 10 proverbs and idioms for use in the Chinese workplace. ... Read More>>
Nov 22, 2013 Comments(7)
Attention, expat English teachers: English is now finally losing its lustre as the all-important skill to learn in China. This article tells us how reforms are being made to change the way English is seen in China. ... Read More>>
Oct 21, 2010 Comments(0)
It’s no secret that communication between Chinese and those from foreign lands is fraught with difficulties. Even when one is communicating in Mandarin, cultural differences make direct translations impossible. Incredibly, even simple concepts such as ...... 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>>
Sep 25, 2009
These 20 universities were all established over a hundred years ago, and have undergone decades of transformations and name changes, ultimately becoming great alma maters for generations of Chinese scholars. 1) Peking University 北京大学Peking University ...... 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 02, 2014 Comments(5)
Thinking of becoming a translator? For your convenience, here is some useful information that will help you launch a career as a Mandarin translator inside or outside of China. ... 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 25, 2015 Comments(9)
Issues with Chinese mainstream education has many parents flocking towards alternative options. A number of parents send their children overseas to study, however a few other alternatives are popular as well. ... Read More>>
Oct 13, 2012 Comments(3)
With China's seemingly insatiable demand to learn English, it's no small wonder that so many expats come here looking for work as ESL teachers. While many of us are able to find teaching positions that bring in a decent wage, allowing us to live a ...... Read More>>
Aug 20, 2012 Comments(3)
Editor's note: The following article was translated and edited from an article that first appeared on youth.cn. The article discusses the evolution and spread of Diploma Mills that sell academic credentials to fake foreign universities in China. Photo: ...... Read More>>
Jan 03, 2012 Comments(4)
Most schools in China are nothing less than pleasant, with great staff, great hours and great kids. But, stay in China long enough and you'll hear plenty of horror stories. Many of us have experienced a bad school first-hand, or, unfortunately, are ...... Read More>>
Apr 30, 2018 Comments(4)
As much as I find learning Chinese extremely hard, if you’re living in China or planning on living in China for a decent period of time, you should study Chinese. Here are eight reasons why. ... Read More>>
May 30, 2019 Comments(8)
Today I’m going to introduce you to five awesome free online teaching resources for foreign ESL teachers in China. ... Read More>>
Nov 16, 2009 Comments(2)
Our son just turned two years old, and like most parents of toddlers, the decision of whether or not to send him to preschool next year, and if we decide to send him, send him where, looms large in our minds. Most Chinese kids start preschool around age ...... Read More>>
Nov 28, 2015 Comments(6)
New Concept Mandarin gives you tips on things you should know before you move to China. ... Read More>>
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