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Sunday, May 19th, 2013
12:41 pm	The most troublesome issue in China: Emergency Medical Funds The most troublesome issue in China: Emergency Medical Funds People are more cared about health care than other things in their daily life. Chinese people do the same. In this elementary Chinese blog, I will introduce you something about that issue now in China. It’s really complicated for Chinese people. China will set up funds to subsidize emergency medical fees incurred by the poor and patients whose identities are unclear, the State Council said in a guideline issued Friday. The move came amid the government's efforts to help patients whose inability to pay medical bills has resulted in hospitals ignoring them or refusing treatment. Words for business mandarin classes in Hongkong: 基金：Funds 医疗单：medical bills The funds will be used to cover emergency medical treatments for acute illnesses or serious injuries among the poor and patients whose identities have not been confirmed, said Sun Zhigang, director of the health reform office of the State Council. mandarin Chinese for children with words: 严重的：Serious 穷人：the poor However, it is not yet clear who would qualify for such financial assistance. Sun said specific criteria to determine whether a patient qualifies need to be worked out by governments and medical institutions based on local conditions. The Ministry of Health will lead efforts to determine which illnesses and injuries can be covered, as well as develop compensation standards, according to the guideline, which did not include a timeline. Words for mandarin Chinese for children: 补偿：Compensation 包括：include Provincial and prefecture-level governments are required to set up such funds, which will be jointly financed by government revenue and public donations, the guideline says. The funds, described by the State Council as an important guarantee for establishing an emergency assistance system in China, will be operated by provincial and prefecture-level government health departments. business mandarin classes in Hongkong： 资金：fund 捐助：donation I always introduce my students and friends to learn Chinese from news about China’s hot issue. if you are interested in this, you can have a tip of  mandarin Chinese for children  which is more easier for learning but as well as useful. (Comment on this)
12:37 pm	Enjoy the Attractive Dance (2) Enjoy the Attractive Dance (2) In the last online Chinese language  courses, we talked something about Dunhuang and the Silk Road. How about this attractive dance? Let’s find the truth "After years of research on the magnificent Dunhuang frescoes, we created a new category of dance, which is called 'Dunhuang Dance.' It merges Chinese classic dance and modern foreign dance, and is based on all kinds of different gestures in the frescoes. In a sense, Dunhuang Dance is one of the most important parts of academic research about Dunhuang," said Lu, the President of the Gansu Dance Theater. Words for online Chinese language: 研究：Research           不同的：Different 学术的：academic The cast also took an academic approach to their roles and became cultural ambassadors. An Ning, who played painter Zhang, masterfully conveyed the emotion of a father losing his beloved daughter and joyful reunion with gravity-defying leaps and flips. To prepare for his role, An said he spent many hours sitting in the grottos absorbing the stories depicted in the colorful frescos. Words for online live mandarin lesson: 画匠：painter 团聚：reunion "I spent a lot of time doing research on Dunhuang and watching the frescos to understand the spirit of Dunhuang arts," he said. The lithe and graceful Chen Chen, who played the maiden Yingniang, said she also hoped to educate as well as entertain American audiences. "I'm very excited and hope I can perform perfectly on the stage, in order to help the American audience better understand our Asian art," she said. Words for learn Chinese free: 优雅的：graceful 表演：to perform The troupe's mission to research, create and perform the traditional music and dance of Dunhuang culture was appreciated by audience members like Jo Johnson, an expert on tea and author of two children's books on how tea connects world cultures. Words for live mandarin lesson: 剧团：troupe 观众：audience What about learning Chinese online with  live mandarin lesson?  Enjoy it and at the same time you will learn something. (Comment on this)
12:37 pm	Enjoy the Attractive Dance (2) Enjoy the Attractive Dance (2) In the last online Chinese language  courses, we talked something about Dunhuang and the Silk Road. How about this attractive dance? Let’s find the truth "After years of research on the magnificent Dunhuang frescoes, we created a new category of dance, which is called 'Dunhuang Dance.' It merges Chinese classic dance and modern foreign dance, and is based on all kinds of different gestures in the frescoes. In a sense, Dunhuang Dance is one of the most important parts of academic research about Dunhuang," said Lu, the President of the Gansu Dance Theater. Words for online Chinese language: 研究：Research           不同的：Different 学术的：academic The cast also took an academic approach to their roles and became cultural ambassadors. An Ning, who played painter Zhang, masterfully conveyed the emotion of a father losing his beloved daughter and joyful reunion with gravity-defying leaps and flips. To prepare for his role, An said he spent many hours sitting in the grottos absorbing the stories depicted in the colorful frescos. Words for online live mandarin lesson: 画匠：painter 团聚：reunion "I spent a lot of time doing research on Dunhuang and watching the frescos to understand the spirit of Dunhuang arts," he said. The lithe and graceful Chen Chen, who played the maiden Yingniang, said she also hoped to educate as well as entertain American audiences. "I'm very excited and hope I can perform perfectly on the stage, in order to help the American audience better understand our Asian art," she said. Words for learn Chinese free: 优雅的：graceful 表演：to perform The troupe's mission to research, create and perform the traditional music and dance of Dunhuang culture was appreciated by audience members like Jo Johnson, an expert on tea and author of two children's books on how tea connects world cultures. Words for live mandarin lesson: 剧团：troupe 观众：audience What about learning Chinese online with  live mandarin lesson?  Enjoy it and at the same time you will learn something. (Comment on this)
12:34 pm	Enjoy the Attractive Dance (1) Enjoy the Attractive Dance (1) If you have a good study of World history or just a little knowledge of Chinese history, you must know the Silk Road. In today’s effective ways to learn Chinese  , I would like to introduce you something about Silk Road and its stories related to beautiful dance. Silk Road, a classic Chinese dance drama celebrating the desert city of Dunhuang, in Gansu Province, made its New York debut on February 27. Delighting audiences with dazzling, colorful costumes, a large cast of 60 dancers and stunning choreography, Silk Road takes an "academic approach" to spreading the artistic culture and historical traditions of west China, say organizers. Words at  effective ways to learn Chinese : 丝绸之路：Silk Road 传统：tradition Silk Road is more than a story: It's a living history of Dunhuang and the grottos that have since become a UNESCO heritage site. The tale follows the maiden Yingniang, who is captured by bandits and rescued by Yunis. After reuniting with her father Zhang, she inspires his paintings in the grottos of Dunhuang with a dance and by playing a lute (called the pipa) behind her head. Chinese courses words: 石窟：grotto 遗产：heritage Yingniang and Yunis flee to Persia to escape the city's evil mayor, and Zhang is forced to paint the famous frescos of the Dunhuang grottos until his death. In a triumphant conclusion, the governor punishes the corrupt mayor and celebrates international cooperation with guests from the various nations along the Silk Road trading route. Words at mandarin skype tutor reviews: 壁画：fresco 各种各样：various Under the direction of Lu Jinlong, President of the Gansu Dance Theater, Silk Road is a visual feast. The top stage, lighting and costume designers of China have come together to present the classic tale in a new way. The paintings of the Dunhuang caves seem to come to life on stage, transporting the audience into the past to the height of the Silk Road trade. Chinese courses words: 视觉盛宴：visual feast 戏服：costume More stories with effective ways to learn Chinese words will be found at http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
Thursday, May 16th, 2013
4:37 pm	Say NO to Sushi! Say NO to Sushi! Did you eat Sushi since we last talked about it? Well, I haven’t eaten it for a month. It’s really hard at first especially when you sense its smell on the street. But, I’m better now. You know in the last blog, we say something about sushi. Do you want it more specific or deeper? Let’s continue our journey to effective ways to learn Chinese. ‘A typical sushi roll contains 290 to 350 calories and has the carbohydrate equivalent of two-and-a-half to four slices of bread,’ says Ms Beller. Words for mandarin learn online：      面包：bread  ‘So a California roll (round rolled sushi, containing a small piece of fish and avocado plus fatty mayonnaise) equals two sandwiches filled with crab sticks (processed fish that is flavoured and coloured to look and taste like crab), a sliver of avocado and a tiny bit of veg.’ Mandarin learn online: 圆的：round 蟹：crab Bear in mind a sushi lunch contains two or three of these rolls, a total of up to 1,050 calories, and it’s easy to see how we’re conning ourselves that we’re enjoying a low-calorie, healthy lunch. Many of us believe eating sushi is a good way to get the Government’s recommended two portions of fish each week, but here’s the problem: most sushi contains very little protein, despite its expense. Words for mandarin learn online ： 健康的：healthy 问题：problem Health experts say a portion of fish should weigh 140g, but on average, the fish in a California roll or piece of nigiri (rice with fish balanced on the top) weighs just 5g. You’d need to eat 28 pieces of sushi to reach your 140g portion — or more, if you choose a mixed sushi box containing vegetarian varieties. learn Chinese for words: 专家：expert 盒子：box If you want to keep a perfect figure, I think you should think before eat sushi. By the way, have you got the message I sent in this article about useful words for effective ways to learn Chinese? (Comment on this)
4:35 pm	Can you dare to eat Sushi now? Can you dare to eat Sushi now? Many people in China like Sushi very much, especially those young ladies who want to keep slim and at the same time can eat something delicious to satisfy their appetite. You know, Big Mac and fries have long been warned that they can make people fat. So, ladies in China control themselves to avoid have anything like that. But, it seems that Sushi is not the proper choice too for those ladies who want to keep slim. A recent study shows that Sushi can have more calories than a Big Mac and fries. Can you believe that? Now let’s look at what’s happening from the following learn mandarin online research. Sushi is no longer the sole preserve of the adventurous diner. These days, grabbing a pack for lunch is almost as common as picking up a cheese and pickle sandwich. learn mandarin online language point: 午餐：lunch 奶酪：cheese The Japanese dish can be bought from every major supermarket (where sales have risen a staggering 88 percent in the past two years). Indeed, the British sushi industry — of which Tesco has a 60 percent market share — is worth more than £56 million annually. Words for elementary Chinese: 超市：Supermarket 工业：industry The main reason for its surge in popularity is its reputation as a healthy meal. Japanese women are among the healthiest in the world, while slender celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Cheryl Cole and Keira Knightley are all fans of the raw fish dish. Words at mandarin Chinese for children: 名誉：Reputation 鱼：fish But do sushi’s nutrition credentials — especially the Western version — stack up? Not always, according to dietitian Rachel Beller. In her book Eat To Lose, Eat To Win, she says a ‘light lunch’ of sushi may mean you overdose on calories and carbohydrates. learn mandarin online language point: 营养：nutrition 依据：according to If you want to know more about healthy eating and online elementary Chinese courses, you can keep a close eye on the next article of my blog. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
4:29 pm	Have a taste of the best Chinese food (2) Have a taste of the best Chinese food (2) Have you remember the story of Hsieh Fu-tang’s Chinese food and his restaurants? Many of my friends asked me more about him, well, let’s continue following this article to learn Chinese free about this man and his story. There used to be a few other Chinese families who have since migrated to other countries. The community in Chandigarh is now reduced to less than a dozen. Even Hsieh's son has moved to Hong Kong and is working for a financial firm. Mandarin skype tutor reviews: 移民：To migrate 社区：community The Chinese may have left but the Chinese food business has flourished in the city. Each part of it boasts of restaurants, stalls and hotels serving Chinese dishes. There are posh restaurants like The Tao, Chopsticks and Shangri-La, while the streets have plenty of stalls selling chow mein, spring rolls and dumplings, known locally as momos. Words at Mandarin skype tutor reviews: 生意：Business 筷子：Chopsticks Hsieh's wife, Chang Li-chang, 62, who assists him in running the restaurant, says their food is special. "I don't want to name him, but the owner of a chain of Chinese restaurants, who is Indian, orders his food from us whenever he wants to taste real Chinese food." Hsieh can often be seen with the chef's apron. "I like cooking my own food and also cook for the customers." Hong Kong Restaurant was so named because it was easier for locals to pronounce. And they could immediately connect the food to the well-known Chinese city.  Learn Chinese free for words: 顾客：Customer The restaurant, located in a posh market, stands as a symbol of old, solid things, amid the pervading materialism in urban Indian society. The Chinese couple leads a contented life, enjoying their time amid the changing lifestyles. "Many people come( learn Chinese: 来 )to us with the proposal of renovating the restaurant to make it look modern, and more profitable. But we are happy and believe in keeping it simple," says Hsieh. "After all, I am an old man, and don't need much." This is the way of Chinese living and philosophy of Chinese food. Not that complicated but keep it simple. And I always find such kind of learning Chinese material at  Mandarin skype tutor reviews  and I’m very pleased to share with you. (Comment on this)
4:27 pm	Have a taste of the best Chinese food (1) Have a taste of the best Chinese food (1) What do you think of Chinese food?  Have you ever eaten it in an authentic Chinese restaurant? These Chinese courses online will introduce some about it. We begin with the story of Hsieh Fu-tang. Hsieh Fu-tang, 64, the proud owner of the Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in independent India's first planned modern city Chandigarh, about five hours by bus from the capital New Delhi. Words for best ways to learn Mandarin online: 饭店：Restaurant 现代的：modern "My customers often ask me why they can't get the taste of my food at other Chinese restaurants in India. I tell them I bet they won't get it anywhere else in the city, I can give it in writing," boasts Hsieh Fu-tang. Chinese courses online word: 味道：taste Hsieh often feels annoyed by the ignorance of his customers who loosely term his preparations as Chinese food. "People here don't know about the real Chinese food. It is too varied. I have to inform them that my style of food is just one kind of Chinese food, it is the Hakka style. And there are plenty more styles in Chinese food. And they are surprised to hear this." Words for best ways to learn Mandarin online: 准备：Preparation 风格：style The Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant started business in 1973, when Hsieh was a young man. "My father(learn Chinese: 父亲) came to Chandigarh from Calcutta (now Kolkata) as a tourist and liked the place. He bought this shop and my fate was sealed. I have stayed here since, running this restaurant." Chandigarh, with a population of nearly 1 million, has two restaurants run by ethnic Chinese that serve authentic Chinese food. The other one is the Dragon Chinese Restaurant. More about his story and Chinese food will be found at my next blog. (Comment on this)
Friday, April 26th, 2013
4:15 pm	Education Along with Your Life Education Along with Your Life In the last learn Chinese free article, we mentioned Anna Pao Sohmen. Do you still remember her?  Her story is just a beginning. Let’s have a close to her later life. Over the past decades, Pao Sohmen has burnished her father's legacy by supporting educational charities. Additionally, she has made it her goal to promote Chinese culture internationally. Words for elementary Chinese: 父亲：father 促进：promote 文化：culture In the 1980s, with her help and financial support, Eton College opened the first Mandarin secondary school department in the UK, one of the most popular courses at the school. In 1983, Pao Sohmen founded the first Mandarin-English bilingual and bicultural school in the world, Hong Kong's Chinese International School, which was also hugely successful. In recent years, she has devoted much of her energy to developing YK Pao School, which was founded in Shanghai in 2007, in memory of her father. Words at learn Chinese: 精力：energy 成功的：successful YK Pao School is a nonprofit school that aims to educate the successful people of tomorrow's China. Its credo is to develop the whole person and provide a background in Chinese culture, with an international perspective. The school implements a British boarding school system, and its education combines academic rigor, with an emphasis on sports and arts. Words at learn Chinese ： 学校：school 实施：implement It was one of the early schools to have Chinese and international students studying side by side and introduced an international curriculum to Chinese students at primary and secondary school levels. she doesn't allow students to flaunt their wealth. And students are required to do chores such as planting vegetables, cleaning and visiting the elderly at nursing homes. Words for elementary Chinese: 财富：wealth 蔬菜：vegetable She also educates students "to be thrifty" - following her father's advice. If you want to learn some Chinese or enjoy a live mandarin lesson without charges, you can go to http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
4:14 pm	Chinese are angry with the scandal sister Chinese are angry with the scandal sister Do you remember "house sister" in China? It is a hotspot on Chinese news as we have talked before at the online learn Chinese free . "House sister" is a woman found to have illegally amassed 20 homes using multiple identities. At the time when ordinary people are struggling with one shelter, she owns so many houses that really make Chinese ordinary angry. Words at learn Chinese free： 生气：angry 住处： shelter The ministry set up a special team to supervise an investigation into how Gong Aiai, who has at least two identities and "hukou", Chinese household registration records, had been allowed to possess over 20 houses worth a total of about 1 billion yuan ($159 million). China's property market controls restrict individuals buying multiple homes, but "ghost" identities can help householders skirt the restrictions. Words for business mandarin classes in Hongkong ： 监督：Supervise 拥有：possess 房产：property Gong's identity duplicates also raised public concerns of possible corruption such as unfair distribution of government-subsidized affordable housing and officials' evasion of personal property supervision. Words at learn Chinese free： 腐败：Corruption 身份：identity Gong's huge wealth was first exposed by a microblogger online and soon sparked a new round of public anger over administrative power abuses and oversight. According to a statement issued by the ministry, Gong first registered as a resident in the town of Shenmu in Northwest China's Shaanxi province, and later registered three identities respectively in two counties in the neighboring Shanxi province and Beijing between 2004 and 2008. One of the fake identities was revoked in January 2012, the statement said. The ministry promised a thorough probe and serious punishment for implicated law violators, and called for a streamlining of the household registration and identity issuing system to make similar offenses less likely in future. Words for business mandarin classes in Hongkong ： 惩罚： punishment 违法者：violator 精简：streamlining By words at Chinese language online, you can learn a lot of information about China and Chinese. More material will be found athttp://www.echineselearning.com/. (Comment on this)
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
3:01 pm	Chinese movie: Odyssey Chinese movie: Odyssey Do you like Chinese movies? Have you ever watched any that leave you great impression? In our online Mandarin skype tutor reviews for words, you will have a conversation with popular movies. Stephen Chow's fantasy comedy Odyssey is poised to become the highest grossing domestic film in China. It has earned 1 billion yuan ($159 million) in just half a month, becoming one of only two domestic films to generate more than 1 billion yuan in box office revenues on the mainland, China Film News said Monday. best ways to learn Mandarin online: 喜剧：comedy 星期一：Monday It took 20 days for Lost in Thailand, the current box office record holder, to bring in the same amount of money. Lost in Thailand, a low-budget comedy, has earned gross revenues of more than 1.2 billion yuan since it debuted last December. But many believe the film's record will soon be usurped by Odyssey, as the latter will stay on Chinese theaters' hit films list for at least another 15 days. Mandarin skype tutor reviews for words: 票房：box office 十二月：December Following the popularity of Chow's 1994 two-part film series A Chinese Odyssey, the film is a retelling of the classic Chinese tale Journey to the West. Odyssey debuted on February 10 and took in 80 million yuan on its first day, the biggest opening ever for a domestic film, according to figures from the film's producer, the Huayi Bros. Media Group. It also reset the mainland's single-day box office record after taking in revenues of 122 million yuan on Valentine's Day. The previous single-day record was 112 million yuan earned by Transformers III: Dark of the Moon in 2011. best ways to learn Mandarin online: 记录：record 情人节：Valentine's Day China is the world's second-largest film market. Its 2012 box office sales hit 17.07 billion yuan, surging 30.18 percent year on year. What about the films of your country? Can you introduce some to us?  If you are interested in movies or online Mandarin skype tutor reviews for words, you can go to http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
2:59 pm	Series: Tips for your skin care(1) Series: Tips for your skin care(1) Do you care about your skin? Do you want to know how to protect it and make it more beautiful? This effective ways to learn Chinese about fashion words story will presents you some skills for a desire skin. Instead of running to the drugstore, go check your kitchen and medicine cabinet—you probably already have these 4 skin-clearing home remedies on hand. Effective ways to learn Chinese about fashion words：      厨房：Kitchen 药品：medicine Aspirin and Honey A combination of aspirin and honey can instantly reduce the effects of acne and help remove the redness that comes from skin irritation. Aspirin reduces swelling and redness caused by acne, while honey is an antibiotic that can disinfect your pores (which caused the acne in the first place). Online Chinese courses for learning words: 蜂蜜：honey 皮肤：skin Try it at home: Clean your skin thoroughly with toner to open your pores. In a separate bowl, crush a single aspirin and then add a very small amount of toner to create a thick paste. Apply the paste directly to the acne spots and let it sit for five minutes. When five minutes are up, wash off the paste and then apply a small dab of honey to the blemishes. Wash the honey off after 10 minutes, and your skin will be clearer. Effective ways to learn Chinese about fashion words：: 爽肤水：toner 毛孔：pore 五：five What are you waiting for? Go raid your medicine cabinet and your kitchen and get to work on your skin. What are the other three skills on skin protection? Please pay attention to our online Chinese courses for learning words articles next time. More about words at learn mandarin online will be found at http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
2:59 pm	Series: Tips for your skin care(2) Series: Tips for your skin care(2) Have you put what we introduced at the last mandarin learn online story article into practice? Do you want to know others? Let’s go. Lemon and Sugar Lemons are a natural antiseptic, making them excellent for removing dirt and bacteria from pores. This helps make skin less oily, which over time can get rid of acne. Sugar acts as an exfoliant and opens up pores so the lemons can penetrate the skin. Words of Mandarin Chinese for children: 柠檬：lemon 糖：sugar Try it at home: Cut a lemon in half, sprinkle sugar on one of the exposed halves and then apply that to your face each night to remove dead skin. This will get rid of blackheads and acne while making skin look more radiant. Words at mandarin learn online: 撒：sprinkle 黑头粉刺：blackhead Sea Salt Like lemon, sea salt is a natural antiseptic, which explains why many people find their skin clears up after being at the beach. You don’t need to spend an afternoon splashing in the ocean to reap the benefits of saltwater—you can do so at home by applying a mixture of sea salt and water directly to your skin to reduce acne, age spots, and wrinkles. Words at mandarin learn online: 海滩：beach 收获：reap Try it at home: Add one tablespoon of sea salt to a 16-ounce spray bottle of warm water. Spray the combination onto a small applicator—such as a washcloth—and then let the salt do its work. Toothpaste Hopefully, you already use toothpaste to keep your teeth clean and healthy, but what you may not know is that white toothpaste can also reduce acne, remove bug bites, and help to eliminate the effects of itchy skin rashes. Try it at home: Apply white toothpaste (not gel) directly to your bug bites or acne, allow it to dry and then go to sleep. In the morning, wash off the toothpaste. Words of Mandarin Chinese for children: 牙膏：toothpaste 痒的：itchy 睡觉：sleep What home remedies do you like to use for beautiful skin? Let me know in the comments below. What about more online Chinese language stories? Please go to http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
3:51 pm	The comment from the “secret lover” The comment from the “secret lover” Let’s continue out story about the Chinese famous female writer San Mao and her friends O'Shea at our online live mandarin lesson article. As friends, O'Shea and San Mao often went on outings together, usually to tea houses or parks in Taiwan or Hong Kong. They chose places that were less crowded because San Mao spoke with a "very soft voice" and he would have trouble understanding her if it was too noisy.  "When we spent time together, it was always cherished quality time. It's rewarding to be with a good friend who 'gets us.' We seemed to have a free flow of ideas and speech," he said, adding that San Mao's being about 10 years older didn't bother him because their personalities were so compatible. Words at best ways to learn Mandarin online: 茶馆：tea house 麻烦：trouble Moreover, San Mao liked to collect small objects. Hollywood Road antique shops in Hong Kong were a favorite haunt. "Walking with her was kind of slow sometimes because she'd just drop into a shop we'd pass, attracted to something in the window.  It could be an old pen, sculpture, box or just about anything. And she'd ask the shop people about any history that may be attached to the objects. I think she enjoyed information that sparked her imagination," O'Shea remembered.  Words at business mandarin classes in Hongkong: 收集：Collect 想象力：imagination The turning point in their friendship came in Hong Kong in November 1990 during a buffet dinner in the Furama Hotel's revolving restaurant overlooking Victoria Harbor. O'Shea had just broken up with his long-time girlfriend and confided in San Mao. "She was there for me and we reached a deeper connection to each other," he said. "She was ready for a deeper relationship since it had been so long since she experienced that." After dinner, they strolled around the harbor area and boarded a ferry. "On the ferry, we held each other and realized that what we were looking for might be in our hands," O'Shea recalled. Sadly, a future together was not in the cards for the couple. About a month later, San Mao committed suicide. She was 47. There has been much speculation regarding the reason for her suicide - a cancer scare, disappointment over losing the Hong Kong movie award for her script to the film Red Dust, or depression over her husband Jose's tragic death, which had occurred 12 years earlier. Words for live mandarin lesson : 夫妻：couple 猜测：speculation 失望：disappointment O'Shea said he didn't know why she killed herself. "People who are suicidal do not make plans to get together and travel," he said, revealing that the two were even considering getting married. Although there was no formal proposal and no set date, both he and San Mao had imagined "how great a marriage would be between two people who have been friends for years." Words at best ways to learn Mandarin online ： 计划：plan 婚姻：marriage San Mao would have turned 70 years old on March 26, 2013. O'Shea believed she left a legacy. "Echo [as San Mao was popularly known in English] inspired millions of Chinese and some foreigners in her life, including me," he said, comparing her influence to an "echo." What a beautiful tragic story!  I am the fan of San Mao. Her books interested me and her talents attract me. More interesting story and best ways to learn Mandarin online will be found at http://www.echineselearning.com/   (Comment on this)
3:49 pm	She is a talent writer She is a talent writer Do you know some effective ways to learn Chinese ? At the online Chinese courses we will introduce you a well-known Chinese writer San Mao. Rick O'Shea has a double claim to fame. He was the first foreigner to come to China's mainland and host a nightly bilingual program for 11 years. On top of that, he was the last love of the popular Chinese writer San Mao. O'Shea's memoir about his experiences as a radio personality and his relationship with San Mao was published in Chinese by China Radio and Television University Press in 2011. He is now working on the English edition of the book: Echoes of San Mao. online Chinese courses words：  广播：radio 电视：Television The book details his shared experiences with San Mao (a.k.a. Chen Mao Ping, 1943-1991), whose works are still read by Chinese around the world. Most Chinese are familiar with her work The Stories of the Sahara (1976), and many know she was married to a Spaniard named Jose Maria Quero Y Ruiz, whose life came to a tragic end when he drowned in a diving accident. Even then, San Mao was no stranger to heartbreak. Before Ruiz, she was engaged to a German man who died of a heart attack. online Chinese courses words： 书：book 事故：accident Indeed, San Mao was a cosmopolitan woman, fluent in English, Spanish, and German. She had studied in Spain and Germany and worked in the US. Her books focus on her travel experiences in Africa, the Canary Islands, and Central and South America. Altogether, she wrote more than 20 books. These are the parts of her life that many fans know.  Elementary Chinese  words： 旅行：travel 美国：America But most do not know of San Mao's later romance with Rick O'Shea, whom she met through a mutual friend in Taipei in 1981. "I didn't know who she was or that she was that famous," O'Shea said. "I only knew her as a person, not a writer. In some ways, I envy those who knew her from her books. I think she appreciated that I only knew the real her, and not what she chose to put in her books." For example, O'Shea remembered that San Mao had an eclectic style of dressing "that looked earthy and classical, not fashionable" and that she loved long dresses.  "In fact, it never felt like being on a date with her. Much more like being with someone I was naturally close with. We never had to pretend to be anyone else." She also liked to smoke "Long Life" cigarettes from Taiwan. More details about effective ways to learn Chinese with stories, continue to pay attention to  our blog or at http://www.echineselearning.com/     (Comment on this)
Friday, April 19th, 2013
5:21 pm	Be your own way is not that easy Be your own way is not that easy Have you ever heard Pao Yue-kong, the famous shipping magnate? We will at this online Chinese language classes know something about his daughter. A person in China believes it's better to give than receive. She has gained great respect and admiration. This is Anna Pao Sohmen. In today’s online Words for learn Chinese free, we will meet her to know the great woman. Online Chinese language :  女儿：daughter 船运业：shipping He bought his first second-hand ship in 1955, and in 10 years grew the fleet into the world's biggest shipping company. This enabled the entrepreneur from Ningbo, Zhejiang province, to become an internationally feted businessman and billionaire. In China, however, he is best known as a philanthropist who set up universities, libraries and scholarship schemes. Online Chinese language : 亿万富翁：billionaire 奖学金：scholarship Born to great wealth, Pao Sohmen, however, believes: "The love and education father gave us is far more important than wealth." She fondly recalls her father telling her in his Ningbo dialect to "be thrifty, not to rely on parents and family, read more, learn and accumulate knowledge, and make a living independently". Words for learn Chinese free:   深情的：fondly 方言：dialect 知识：knowledge She has lived up to her father's teachings in every aspect of her life. As a youth, she only had one pair of shoes and when the curtain at home was worn, she turned it into bags. She lived on just her scholarship when she studied in the United States and when she returned to Hong Kong, she earned a living by teaching. Words for elementary Chinese: 鞋：shoes 窗帘：curtain 教书：teaching "In a time that favored boys over girls, my father placed a great deal of importance on educating us. If not, it would have been impossible for me to do well in my studies and have what I have today." More story about her later life will be found at our next article. If you want to learn some Chinese, you can go to http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
5:18 pm	Go to the fix-up show! Go to the fix-up show!   As what we have talked about in our last live mandarin lesson article, China’s dating TV show If You Are the One finding its way on the USA campus. The organization launched its speed-dating competition in 2011; one year after Jiangsu TV started its top-rated original. That show has already match-made several couples, with about 10 pairs in relationships now, Xu says. Fashion words at mandarin learn online: 竞争：competition The student association has been posting photographs of some of this year's female participants online, including on Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter, and Renren.com, the Chinese version of Facebook. Fashion words at mandarin learn online:    微博：Microblog. 照片：photograph "A simple nice picture of a female contestant, Yelin Zhou, has generated more than 1,000 views in a few days since we posted it," Xu says. "Other nice photos have also attracted quite some traffic."  As a non-profit volunteer organization, the association raises money to provide food and entertainment for the contestants and audiences, and charges $2 for each of the 150 people who attend a show. Words about mandarin Chinese for children: 食品：food 娱乐：entertainment "As it gets more successful and gains more ground, sponsors have made offers before we ask them," Xu says. One finalist this year is Tingting He, 34, from Milwaukee. She's an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin. She has been in the US for more than 10 years, including six at Washington University in St Louis to get her PhD. She says she's participating in the speed-dating show because she's been alone for too long. "I've been single during the six years while I was pursuing my PhD at my university, where there were only about 200 to 300 Chinese students," she says. "Now, as I'm getting older, fewer and fewer single men are still available." Words about mandarin Chinese for children: 表演：show 单身：single "I'm old enough to know not to pin all my hope on the speed dating," she says, "but I'm willing to explore opportunities. Life is a journey; nobody knows what will happen next, so I'll cross my fingers." It seems that this speed-dating show is very popular. Nowadays in China, if you are single, your friends may ironically introduce you to the dating show to force your speed in dating. Is it the same with that in your country? Search more materials about mandarin Chinese for children with interesting stories at  http://www.echineselearning.com/   (Comment on this)
5:16 pm	Dating in China——a hot business Dating in China——a hot business Have you ever participated in a fix-up? Let’s have a look at this learn mandarin online  article. Inspired by China's most famous speed-dating show Fei Cheng Wu Rao (If You Are the One) a group of Chinese college students in Chicago has put out three consecutive programs for singles. Let’s learn Chinese:    学院：college 项目：program Organized by the Chinese Student and Scholar Association at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the on-campus show on Friday featured five Chinese male contestants who used skits to show their talents and personalities as they tried to win the affection of five women from among 12 Chinese females. What about see this at mandarin skype tutor reviews "Chinese students studying overseas, including myself, have very limited access to a bigger social circle, and we hope such an event can help a little bit," says Feng Xu, president of the association. Let’s learn Chinese: 才华: talent 个性: personality Most of this year's 17 contestants are full-time students in Chicago - at UI-Chicago, the Art Institute of Chicago or DePaul University. Let’s learn Chinese: 学生：student 大学：University The association has spread the dating game show's popularity beyond Chicago, Xu says. "As the overall quality of the contestants goes up, we're gaining more recognition," he says. How is the association organized?  And how does it to work? Learn more about this on-campus dating show and more useful words at learn mandarin online  at our next article. What about more information? Please go to  http://www.echineselearning.com/ (Comment on this)
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
7:23 pm	Learn something about finance Learn something about finance The financial sector and governments should work together to solve these problems and that the time for talking, especially about regulation, has long passed. This is the opinion of the Mr.Zhu who is the main figure at our last learn mandarin online article. "We are making a huge mistake. Five years later, we are still debating whether we have too much regulation or too little regulation." There is talk, not action, he said Words at learn mandarin online： 规范：regulation While the old problems remain unsolved, new challenges are emerging that need to be urgently addressed, he warned. Low interest rates will see entrepreneurs take more risks, and while this is a good thing it must be remembered that the cheap and easy money also played a role in the 2008 crisis, he said. Words at business mandarin classes in Hongkong: 利率：interest rates 风险：risk Zhu highlighted the problems that Europe is facing. The continent still has a long way to go before it enjoys the benefits of a stabilized economy. "In Europe the issues are still there," he said. Greece, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal are still experiencing funding pressure. Words at business mandarin classes in Hongkong 利益：benefit 资金：capital Zhu's concern was echoed by others. "We are heading into a very dangerous environment, where we've been over-leveraged," said Axel Weber, chairman of UBS. He said many measures taken now are just buying time and fail to address the core issues. Words at business mandarin classes in Hongkong： 危险的：dangerous 措施：measure "We are living now at the expense of future generations," he said. Paul Singer, of Elliot Management, a hedge fund, said monetary easing can lead to a false sense of security. "What it is doing is distorting the price of debt, and allowing an excuse to be made not to pursue growth measures," he said. More information about online Chinese courses will be found at http://www.echineselearning.com/. (Comment on this)
7:21 pm	Economy matters a lot Economy matters a lot What do you think about economy? Can you use Chinese language to describe global economy? What about use mandarin skype tutor reviews ? The global financial structure remains little changed five years on from the onset of the crisis and more needs to be done, the deputy director general of the International Monetary Fund said. Words at mandarin skype tutor reviews:  全球的：global 危机：crisis "With all the debates going on, the financial structure is largely unchanged," Zhu Min said. He also warned against undue optimism that the worst of the financial crisis is behind us. "We are not safe yet," he warned. Words at elementary Chinese online: 金融危机：Financial crisis Zhu was speaking at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss city of Davos. Financial institutions and regulators have still got much to do before the global financial system is resilient again, he said. Words at mandarin skype tutor reviews:: 世界经济论坛：the World Economic Forum 达沃斯：Davos Financial markets are much the same as they were in 2008, he added. The main question facing the financial sector concerns the size of banks, Zhu said. Their leverage ratio is still too high and financial products are still too complicated, he said. Words at elementary Chinese online: 市场： markets It was the inability of the sector to fully grasp the complexity of derivatives and the ticking time bomb of subprime mortgages that played a major part in the financial meltdown of 2008. In short, banks did not fully realize the extent of the losses they had on their books. Do you want to know more information about Chinese courses online? Welcome to http://www.echineselearning.com/. (Comment on this)