Articles in Chinese Culture

Rediscovering Chinese: An ABC in China

The youngest bird has left the nest. That bird, figuratively, being me. I was thousands of miles away from my home, but obtained an unforgettable experience. This summer, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to intern with Hutong School in Shanghai as a Marketing Intern. Growing up, I had always thought of myself …

14 Jul 2016
By Ida Speyer

Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwujie

The Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwujie is upon us! This traditional holiday that commemorates the famous Chinese Scholar Qu Yuan

5 Jun 2016
By Laurence Provost

Top 5 Places to Visit in Mainland China

Studying Chinese in Shanghai or Beijing for a couple of months offers the perfect opportunity to do some traveling to top places to visit in Mainland China

27 May 2016
By Laurence Provost

The Untranslatables

Learning Chinese is a difficult task for many and when translating Chinese words into another language, people will inevitably bump into difficulties at a

11 May 2016
By Laurence Provost

How to do business in China: A Practical Language Guide

Business in China mostly follows the same pattern: greeting, meeting and eating. Let’s go over some polite forms of address.

21 Apr 2016
By Laurence Provost

Doing Business in China: A Cultural Guide

Foreigners planning on doing business in China should keep in mind that the way business is conducted in China is different from what they are used to.

14 Apr 2016
By Laurence Provost