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10 Tips For Traveling in China Without Speaking Chinese

10 Tips For Traveling in China Without Speaking Chinese

Posted by Richelle Apr 21, 2017 31 Comments

I’ve noticed that many people tend to be worried about visiting China without speaking Chinese. Unlike Thailand where everyone speaks English, China is a bit harder to traverse without speaking the language. A few weeks ago I wrote a Quick Guide to Mandarin Chinese, where I gave you all a few phrases to practice before […]

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HelloTalk: How to Learn a Language for Free

HelloTalk: How to Learn a Language for Free

Posted by Richelle Sep 22, 2015 2 Comments

While I like to brag about being conversationally fluent in Chinese, the honest truth is that I’ve been lazy. In the last two years I’ve barely learned any new words and my writing is actually horrible. I just started my new job in Beijing, and after two weeks of trying to negotiate electricity bills, set up […]

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A Quick Guide to Mandarin Chinese

A Quick Guide to Mandarin Chinese

Posted by Richelle Aug 31, 2014 31 Comments

So you’re planning a trip to China, or you just got a job teaching English, or you’re interning in Shanghai; Whatever the reason, you want to know a few Chinese phrases. I’m a huge proponent of attempting to learn some of the local language wherever you go. Not only is it easier to get around, […]

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