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When you’re in China one of the most common questions asked of you by students is ‘How to improve my speaking English’[sic] and I always tell them that the only way is to speak. Then there is the old adage that If you don’t use it you lose it! So, here I am in the UK at the moment and I’m always on the lookout to practise, and therefore improve, my Chinese oral skills.
I was in the pub last night (more…)
The Year of the Rabbit has arrived and I was very lucky to be chatting on QQ on the eve of Chinese New Year with my Chinese friend from the neighbourhood, 张永凤. I just happened to joke about jiaozi 饺子 and she invited me to join her and her family and friends to dinner to celebrate the New Year. (more…)
Caution When Addressing Chinese Ladies
February 21, 2011
Chinese ladies will always address themselves as ‘Miss’ However, the words ‘Miss’ and ‘Prostitute’ have the same meaning. The Chinese for these is xiao jie 小姐, which literally means ‘Little Sister’. So, don’t call a lady ‘Miss’!
Sanlitun Backpacker Hostel Beijing
April 6, 2011
Are you looking for a great friendly and cheap backpacker hostel in Beijing? I often travel to Beijing and have had the pleasure and displeasure of many Beijing hostels. Here is one I do recommend in the Sanlitun Embassy District of Beijing. Try the Sanlitun (Utels) Hostel. You can contact [...]
