Hello All! I hope things are going well. Today I want to talk about something super fun and a little odd. Martians! Not really Martians mind you but still! The other day I was studying Chinese in my potions lab by myself when I realized studying by oneself tends to be a little lonely. I… Continue reading My Teacher Is A Martian
Category: Chinese Language Lessons
This New Year is all about learning Chinese from a language and Cultural Aspect!
Chinese Language Lesson
Good Morning All! Today for our lesson we will not actually be learning a new grammar point but I wanted to pass on some information to you. For anyone that is interested there is a way to test your language skills in Mainland China and that is through a testing system called HSK. This is… Continue reading Chinese Language Lesson
Chinese Culture Lesson
Hello everyone! I hope we are doing well in the safety of our homes. Today in our culture lesson we will be talking about calligraphy! In China this is a practiced art form by many people. It takes years of practice and work to get to a level that is stunning to see in museums… Continue reading Chinese Culture Lesson
Chinese Language Lesson Twelve
Good Morning my loves! I hope all is well and you are ready to learn some Chinese (mandarin) grammar! Today I figured we could some basics and learn how to introduce oneself. This is a great way to start and language learning adventure so let's dive in. So to say "Hello I am Mark" is… Continue reading Chinese Language Lesson Twelve
Chinese Language Lesson Twelve
Hello All! I am so excited, today we will be discussing 还是 (haishi)! So 还是 is a way to say one or the other. 还是 translates well into "or". What is special about 还是 is that it can only be used in questions. In English that would be, "Would you like tea or coffee?" The… Continue reading Chinese Language Lesson Twelve
Chinese Language Lesson Eleven
早上·好!Hello my lovely butterflys! It has been a whole week since we have chatted and I have missed you dearly! I want to do a check in with everyone. If you have any questions, looking for something specific, or just want to chat let me know in the comments below. To start off today we… Continue reading Chinese Language Lesson Eleven
Chinese Cultural Lesson Eight
So today we are going to discuss something that is cultural and also helpful! How to do some self study when it comes to Chinese Language. I know that this is something I have been struggling on. Let's start out with note books. I have read a lot of different articles and seen many images… Continue reading Chinese Cultural Lesson Eight
Chinese Language Lesson Ten
Hello My Loves! Before we get into the lesson I want to reach out and say to anyone who reads regularly and needs help or someone to chat with my whole family is here. This is a time where as a community we need to come together to support one another and make it through… Continue reading Chinese Language Lesson Ten
Chinese Culture Lesson Seven
Hello Everyone! This week we will be learning about someone who is a huge part of Chinese Culture, Laozi! Laozi literally means old master but in this case I am talking about the man who started a belief system in China called Daosim (Taoism). No one is for sure exactly who he is but his… Continue reading Chinese Culture Lesson Seven
Chinese Language Lesson Nine
Hiya All! Today we will be learning about food! How to order it, what types there are, and chopsticks! So first, let's talk about types of food. You walk into a restaurant and you are given an intense menu. Your first thought is pick randomly, the language is super confusing! Stop, wait, and pull up… Continue reading Chinese Language Lesson Nine