The Dumpling Place
Initially I came for the dumplings and noodles, then later for the ‘place’ itself. Located along Wudaokou’s main road, ‘The Dumpling Place’ is one in a long line of low one-storey buildings built on...
View ArticleWhat Employers in China Look For
CSA is often asked about finding work in China after study. Our friends at JingJobs have given us the below information to help you plan for your life in China and the best way to go about finding a...
View ArticleCounting in Chinese – Hand Signals
Learning numbers is usually the first step to most languages. Learning numbers in Chinese however is slightly different. Not only do you have to learn characters and tones, but there are also hand...
View ArticleBuilding Chinese Vocabulary One Character at a Time
Sometimes when I’m trying to learn new Chinese characters, I’ll look up words that use them to help me remember what they mean, and also try to expand my vocabulary at the same time. This technique...
View ArticleKaraoke in China
Friday night, and looking for a way to unwind after a long week of studying Chinese? Want to celebrate the weekend….like a Rock Star? Looking for a little….authentic Chinese night life? Then KTV...
View ArticleHaggling in the markets
When visiting China there are plenty of new and exciting experiences to try. Making new friends, trying new exotic foods, and of course, shopping! Shopping will definitely be an experience everyone...
View ArticlePrice Guide for China’s Markets
One of the things we always get asked is “how much should I pay for…” so this is my guide for you to prepare you for your trip to China. In the markets nothing has a set price and every stall will...
View ArticleMy first visit to a Chinese orphanage
I recently had the opportunity to visit a Chinese orphanage with a few of the other CSA crew. At first I didn’t know what to expect and was a bit nervous because I had never been to an orphanage...
View ArticleVisiting a Chinese home
If you ever have the opportunity to be invited into a Chinese family’s home for a meal… go! Part of the thrill of living in China is diving into the culture, and visiting a Chinese family is an...
View ArticleGift giving in China
Gift giving! Everyone likes to receive gifts, and this is a big part of the culture here in China, and comes up on almost every occasion. One thing you learn while studying in China is that Chinese...
View ArticleAttending a Chinese Wedding
“You, me, together tomorrow marry.” Was that a proposal attempt? Nope. Just a typical attempt at a conversation in English with Xiwen, my roommate for the next 3 months. After my look of total...
View ArticleSocial media in China
For a country with 1.4 billion people, you’d think social media is pretty big in China. And it is, but it’s social media “with Chinese characteristics” (i.e. uniquely China). Sites like Facebook,...
View ArticleTips For Learning Chinese
Chinese is one of the hardest languages to learn; there are multiple tones, the grammar is unique, and too many homonyms! When you first start things may seem so overwhelming and you might feel that...
View ArticleChinglish – How Foreigners Use it Everyday
We often hear about “Chinglish”, a combination of Chinese and English, but most people think of native Chinese speakers speaking English with a Chinese influence. After living in China for awhile, you...
View ArticleWhat Chinese Food is Really Like!
As an American, I am accustomed to lots of delicious fake Chinese food. Always fried to perfection, somehow made shinier than a new car, and finally packaged in iconic Chinese takeaway boxes. American...
View ArticleWhere should you study in China?
So you’ve made the decision to study in China, but you still haven’t decided where in China? Before you make your final choice have a look at the reasons below why a smaller city might be what you’re...
View Article5 Sure-fire Phrases to Impress Your Chinese Friends
You’ve just moved to China to study Chinese and are kicking major butt in your study abroad language program. Besides all the fun you’ve been having in the classroom, you’ve also been fortunate enough...
View ArticleWhy Choose Homestay Instead of Apartment or Dorm?
When making the decision to study Chinese in China, there are a lot of factors that you have to take in to consideration: Which city should I study in? How immersed do I want to be? Is my main...
View ArticleWhy I Can’t Wait to Get Back to Beijing!
By a way of quick introduction, my name is Emma Wallace, I’m from the Gold Coast in Australia and I have recently been awarded with the China Study Abroad (CSA) summer scholarship. I leave this Friday...
View ArticleTruths for a Huayi Living in China
Upon boarding my final flight from Toronto to Tianjin, I could already start to visualize my adventures in this new and unfamiliar country. Although being of Chinese decent, it’s quite unfortunate...
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