So, here’s a funny story for you…
Just about a year ago, I was in the ChinesePod offices for the first time. I happen to be there on Dave Lancanshire’s first day, in fact. (For those paying attention, that means Dave just had his one-year anniversary with the company. Look for a post in the Conversations […]
Archive for January, 2008
Dragonflies and Chinese names
Published by January 21st, 2008 in Regional/cultural and Vocabulary. 4 CommentsI’ve been giving a lot of thought lately — and I mean a LOT of thought — to my Chinese name. Of course, not being Chinese myself, I’m at something of a disadvantage. (I know I’ve had some of you fooled on this point, what with me being so awesome with the language and all. […]
I’m totally in love with this particle: 吧。
It’s just the coolest little thing. I hear it more and more these days, and I’ve even begun injecting into my own conversations online and via Skype.
For those of you in the Great White North, this must be the most natural particle in the world. It’s roughly equivalent […]
It was more than a year ago when I last saw my local Chinese tutor in her capacity as my teacher. We’ve seen each other socially now and then, but any Chinese we’ve spoken has been one or two words here and there. Well, the other night she invited me to her house for dinner […]
