Author Archive | Christina

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Rebecca Hundley

This week on our Lessons in Learning Chinese series, we’ve interviewed Rebecca Hundley. What’s rather interesting about some of her stories and tips is that she’s gotten them from living abroad in Taipei and in rural Yunnan teaching English …

Clearing Up Your Behind: 然后vs之后vs以后

Gah, sometimes it can get a bit confusing when the translations are about the same but there is a subtle difference in meaning. With 然后, 以后 and 之后, they all mean “after” or “behind” in English, yet there are …

Slang for Feeling Down: 囧

囧 Chinese character or iPhone emoji? When I first came across this, I couldn’t tell if this was a real character since it looked so different, just like a smiley face (more like a crying face). For the non-Chinese …

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Michael Knight

This week on our Lessons in Learning Chinese series, we’re featuring Michael Knight! He’s giving tips as more of a beginner and has been making great leaps in improving his Chinese. Check it out in his own words: I’m a …

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Kerrijane Wennberg

This week on our Lessons in Learning Chinese series, we’re featuring Kerrijane Wennberg. In addition to taking Chinese classes, she lives in Beijing now. She gives some great tips with some funny stories about her learning experience.. like what …

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Ben Charlton

This week on our Lessons in Learning Chinese series, we feature Ben Charlton! On top of living in China, he’s been studying Chinese for a while and offers with some great tips when it comes to this great but …

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Brad Calder

This week on our Lessons in Learning Chinese series, we feature Bra Calder! He worked in China for 2 years and just moved back to the states with lots of tips and knowledge about this language and culture. In …

Chinese Slang 101: A-OKAY

That nod of approval, the a-okay hand signal .. all these signs that’ll mean the green light. Whether it’s getting the okay on building a new project you’ve presented to the boss or that new approval on your credit …

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Jeff Lau

This week we feature Jeff Lau on our Lessons in Learning Chinese 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. …

Lessons in Learning Chinese: Anthony Paglino

This week on our Lessons in Learning Chinese 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 …