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Here’s Why Your Tones Matter in Chinese

Here’s Why Your Tones Matter in Chinese

Posted by | Sep 9, 2020 | |

is a monthly column that takes a look at different aspects and topics of one of the world’s most difficult languages to learn. Learning any foreign language is a tough task – especially Mandarin Chinese. Anyone who has logged in hours practicing the language likely has a story or two of an embarrassing time they butchered a word or phrase, causing people to laugh – and you, to cry. One decidedly challenging aspect of Chinese is the subtle differences in the four tones to the untrained ear. Below, the lovely teachers at aoe ChinEase share with you some hilarious examples...

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How to Use WeChat to Buy Movie Tickets in Shanghai

How to Use WeChat to Buy Movie Tickets in Shanghai

Posted by | Aug 25, 2020 | |

Movies are back. Sort of. The silver screens of Shanghai are being graced with re-runs of Harry Potter, Zootopia and some gems from the archives, but soon enough, we'll be seeing big hitters like Tenet and, distributors willing, maybe even Mulan. Did you know you can get movie tickets without leaving your WeChat account? You can! Here's how. Step 1: Go to "Movie Tickets" Go to your WeChat Pay page. You've probably noticed that there are a bunch of icons. You may even have used some before. Scroll down to the bottom, you're looking for the one marked "Movie...

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Here’s An Easy Way To Get Tested For COVID-19

Here’s An Easy Way To Get Tested For COVID-19

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 | , , |

The reasons you might want (or need) to get tested for COVID-19 aren't really that important. You might need it to travel to places like Beijing, you might need it to be able to return to your work place, you might eventually need results for visas when borders open up or you might just need the certainty to help you sleep at night. Abandon all hope of certainty and comfort. We're still in the pre-patch version of the simulation, friends. There are plenty of places to get tested, many of them lying pretty far in the outskirts,...

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Pets Get Sick Too. This is How to Get Pet Insurance for Their Vet Bills.

Pets Get Sick Too. This is How to Get Pet Insurance for Their Vet Bills.

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 | |

Have a pet? Then you know how expensive their vet bills can be. One minute they are tearing around the house, chewing on anything laying around. The next minute, they are having surgery to remove the sole of a shoe from their stomach. Or, heaven forbid, they hurt someone else. Then what? Well, there is pet insurance in China. It’s not common. According to China International Pet Show, a professional pet exhibition company, less than 1% of pets in China are insured. And it’s not easy to get. We spent more than a week trying...

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Your Air Con is Filthy. This is How to Get it Professionally Cleaned.

Your Air Con is Filthy. This is How to Get it Professionally Cleaned.

Posted by | Aug 22, 2020 | |

Plum rains won't last forever and when they're gone, it's time for the Big Hot. You're going to need your air conditioner operating at peak efficiency if you want to survive. When was the last time you cleaned your AC unit? Not the filters. Those are easy; just pull them out and run them under the shower head. When was the last time you cleaned the insides? The guts of it. You could just get a garden hose and wreak absolute havoc on your living room, or you can hire a professional. Here's how to do...

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