How to choose a teacher for your child to learn Chinese (4)
In this fourth and final part, we're going to look at some more factors to keep in mind when choosing what teacher to hire or class to enroll in.
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How to choose a teacher for your child to learn Chinese (3)
In this third part, we're going to look at factors to take into account when choosing what teacher to hire or class to enrol in.
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Concise Chinese vs cumbersome English
A language is not just a way of saying things; it is a culture, a history, a value system. This becomes most evident when learning Chinese.
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“AA制” and “A货” in Chinese
Today, we'll talk about two terms you're unlikely to find in your textbook. But here's the good news: you definitely know how to write them (or at least part of them)! Both these terms use the letter A, and it's pronounced just like it is in English.
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4 Chinese characters in pictographic Xiaozhuan style
To better understand Chinese characters, we can trace them back to their source in 小篆 (Xiǎozhuàn) calligraphy. 小篆 (Xiǎozhuàn) means "small seal." It is a form of Chinese writing that dates from the Qin Dynasty.
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How to choose a teacher for your child to learn Chinese (2)
In this article, we're going to look at the next step: finding, contacting and evaluating teachers, courses and schools.
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Hold 住: to control a situation in a cool and confident way
"hold住 (hold zhù)" originated from the Sino-British, mixed language in Hong Kong. Its sudden popularization was sparked by Internet sensation.
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Differences between “对” and “对于”
"对于" introduces the target of an action or behavior, and indicates the treatment relationships among people, things and behaviors.
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How to choose a teacher for your child to learn Chinese (1)
The selection of a teacher for your child is a highly personal quest; one that must take into consideration your individual goals, needs, and background.
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Why is a newbie called “菜鸟” in Chinese?
In Chinese, the word "菜鸟" refers to a person who is new in a team or organization or inexperienced at something.
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