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Jun 26, 2014 12:11

Articles : serena-gl commented on news Where to Learn Chinese? University vs. Private Language Center

If you live in Shanghai, I can recommend YCC Yudefang Mandarin School. The are good value and have nice staff. Full Comment>>

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Jun 26, 2014 12:03

Articles : serena-gl commented on news The Solo Approach: Chinese Learning Softwares

... another opportunity when you're busy working during the day, is also to study mandarin at evening classes. ;-) Serena from YCC Mandarin School Full Comment>>

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Jun 25, 2014 12:29

Articles : serena-gl commented on news A Foreigner’s Guide to Buying Vehicles in China

I recently read a nice quotation on buying/selling things and it seems to fit perfectly to buying a bike: "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." :-) unfortunately, I forgot who said it. Serena from YCC Yudefang Mandarin School Full Comment>>

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Jun 25, 2014 12:15

Articles : serena-gl commented on news 6 Strange Compliments You Get in China (and How to Handle Them)

I got told in a drugstore that my eyes look old, and my hair looks dry.... and that is of course by trying to sell you something. My tailor also laughed at my being "fat" and thought she would score. Actually it is really funny when you look at it. In American culture, everyone tries to tell you that you look ... Full Comment>>

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Jun 25, 2014 12:02

Blogs : serena-gl Posted a new blog (Back) to the roots

Studying Chinese and especially Chinese characters means you learn an awful lot about Chinese culture and ancient history. You can understand how things were seen and perceived in the old days, also because the Chinese characters constitute the oldest writing system of writing in the world. Many characters were ...