Studying Chinese
Chinese learning methods
Recently I had lunch with a reader who I’m happy to call my new friend too. She asked me what my Chinese study methods were, what did I do to reach this level of Chinese. I couldn’t give her a…
Common questions in China and an interview
Pottery in Jingdezhen Today my guest post 5 common questions Chinese ask foreigners in China was published at China elevator stories. When you move to China you will quickly realize that Chinese are very interested in who you are and…
Wow, I just became an interpreter
Interpreting between Finnish and Chinese while eating cake and chocolate cookies, could have been a dream one year ago, but was completely true just last week! From Monday to Friday I interpret for a Finnish teacher who was helping out…
Is it absolutely necessary to know Chinese when living in China?
Exchange students from Finland, Japan and Indonesia with a Chinese writer – common language Mandarin Chinese There are many kinds of foreigners coming to China: students, English teachers, travelers, business men, expats of international companies and their families. I’m sure…