Bamboo Pilgrim

A month ago, I would have said that the Chinese language sounds harsh and choppy.  Today, however, as a beginner, I am beginning to appreciate the beauty of the language, both...

The weekend brought an opportunity to explore Beijing, so we found a bicycle rental place online (www.bikebeijing.com). They offer guided tours in English of the Forbidden City and ancient alleyways (Hutongs),...

Every time I take the No. 10 Subway, I see David Beckham’s face flashing me the victory sign.  I guess he signed with Jaguar Landrover in China as a brand ambassador...

The weekend brought an opportunity to explore Beijing, so we found a bicycle rental place online (www.bikebeijing.com). They offer guided tours in English of the Forbidden City and ancient alleyways (Hutongs),...

Here is our assignment for tomorrow in Han zi and Pinyin. It is a simple dialogue: Hello! Hello! What is your name? My name is Ryan. And you? My name is...

Our teacher, Li Hong, is using flash cards appropriate for ages 3-6 to drill us in correct pronunciation for vowels and consonants. After three days, we still have some trouble with...

We are just recently enrolled in language school in Beijing, but we have been living in China for over 30 days. We thought we could negotiate restaurants by pointing at pictures...

We were so excited to report the progress we are making after only two days of language school to our young Chinese colleagues in Henan by phone. One of them remarked...

Today was our first day of language learning as we enrolled in the Chinese Language Education (www.chinaledu.com) of Beijing. It is a top-rated Mandarin language institute that has taught diplomats, business...

We have finally completed the process with the provincial government and local authorities to secure my wife’s alien worker’s permit, health permit, work VISA, and residency permit as a professional educational...