Life of a China Fanatic
My first phrasebook in middle school was my dad’s Berliz from the 1980’s I was a huge China fan back in middle school and even more so in high school. I found my Chinese name online and let everyone know…
Thesis defence in Chinese and on the doorstep of graduation
It’s been a hectic week here in Guangzhou, can’t believe it’s Monday again! Those days last week before Friday all let to my thesis defence on the 29th. It was one of the most nervous days of my life, making…
Chinese Corner: How to pass HSK test
As many of you know, this Autumn I have started working at a Chinese language center where we train Chinese teachers and offer tutoring for foreigners in Mandarin Chinese. Tomorrow night will be the first event I’m organizing and I…
How To Apply For The Confucius Institute Scholarships
Today’s guest post comes from Emily who shares her experience and tips on how to apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarships and study in China for free. I started taking Chinese classes at the Confucius Institute last fall, and after…