My favorite moments in the virtual classroom are when I see my students learn a new word and I can see the light-bulb go off in their heads. They become excited that they can use it in a sentence and in daily life immediately. This …
Tā _____ xiānhuā sòng gěi le zhōngwén lǎoshī. 他 _____ 鲜花 送 给 了 中文 老师。 A. 为 (wèi)
B. 把 (bǎ)
C. 用 (yòng)
D. 以 (yǐ)
Chinese history is fascinating!
The reason I became interested in learning Mandarin Chinese is due to first being interested in Chinese history and culture.
When I first began studying ancient China I was blown away by how rich and surprising the 5,000-year history is.
Some …
Often in my Mandarin Chinese classes, I like to challenge the students to use their Mandarin Chinese in creative ways while problem solving. We engage in friendly debates and I give them tricky riddles or show them confusing images and problems that encourage students to …
From bankers to factory staff, employees in the West face the bleak prospect of “丢饭碗 (diū fàn wăn) losing one’s jobs” as a global “经济衰退 (jīng jì shuāituì) recession” starts to bite. For colleagues in the East, the pain is more likely to come through …
Many of my foreign Chinese language students are surprised that we Chinese celebrate Western-style Halloween so enthusiastically in Chinese cities today. I will try to explain a few important reasons in today’s lesson! In fact, China has its own traditional version of Halloween, the “…
Have you heard about “刷脸 (shuāliǎn) Face Recognition” technology? It is beginning to become a popular and exciting development in China. Recently, during the celebration of National Day, a Kentucky Fried Chicken KPRO restaurant in Hangzhou Vientiane City utilized this new technology. Customers would go …
Husband
A. 丈夫 (zhàngfū)
B. 妻子 (qīzi)
C. 女儿 (nǚ’ér)
D. 儿子 (érzi)
HSK Test General Chinese (Beginner Level) General Chinese (Intermediate Level) …
You never know what someone is going to say in Chinese class! I have a million fun memories of moments with my students. But one of my favorite moments was a few years ago when a student of mine, a man in his 30s, was …
Traveling in China often brings up a lot of confusion and anxiety for foreigners. China, despite being the most populated country in the world, is still a bit of a mystery for foreign visitors. My first trip to China was my most exciting! I didn’t …
Have you ever met someone and been very impressed by how down to earth they are? In Chinese we have a phrase which is an equivalent to this idea in English and it is “接地气 (jiē dìqì)”. Native Chinese speakers often use it in daily …
Nǐ xiànzài zài ____ guàngjiē ne? Jessie: 你 现在 在 ____ 逛街 呢？ Wǒ zài zhōngxìn guǎngchǎng. Molly: 我 在 中信 广场。 I am in CITIC Plaza. A. 哪里 (nǎlǐ)
B. 什么 (shénme)
C. 怎么 …
Sometimes a reason to keep learning Mandarin is to take a good look at well-known people who have learned it, and study the way they achieved fluency. Let’s take a look at these famous people who have taken the time to learn how to read, …
Although some of my Mandarin Chinese students sign up for Chinese classes to impress their in-laws, enrich their cultural knowledge or just to exercise their brains, the vast majority of my students become interested in Mandarin Chinese due to its business and career applications. There …
1. Which of the following is in the correct Chinese word order?
Shùxué duì wǒ bù gǎn xìngqù. A. 数学 对 我 不 感 兴趣。
Wǒ duì shùxué bù gǎn xìngqù. B. 我 对 数学 不 感 兴趣。
Bù gǎn xìngqù shùxué duì wǒ. C. …
“回门 (Huímén)” is a traditional custom which originated from ancient China. “拍婚纱照 (pāi hūnshāzhào)” and “领结婚证 (lǐng jiéhūnzhèng)” are modern wedding customs. “喝酒 (hējiǔ) drink” is a common leisure activity. Therefore, A is the correct answer.
…Teaching Chinese culture and tradition is an essential part of teaching Mandarin Chinese. Not only are the words and phrases important, but learning about the lives of Chinese people adds a motivation to integrate and inspire my students to continue to pursue the language. Today, …
When I first traveled to China, I ended up spending 3 months learning Mandarin and making friends. Those first few months my friends had special occasions. One of them got married. One had a birthday. Another’s sister had a baby. I wasn’t sure what the …
You will meet an important Chinese client. Unfortunately, you are caught in the traffic jam; it seems that you will be late for this meeting. How do you make a sincere apology when you meet the client?
1. A: Fúwùyuán, there …
Learn different ways to say “goodbye” and show how you care for others.
1. A: Becky, I got a promotion! Yìqǐ qù hē yì bēi? B: Great! Wǎnshang jiǔ diǎn, zěnmeyàng? A: … What would she say? Please choose the best …
