Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen

Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen
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Wisdom and Shortcuts from Learners of Mandarin Chinese

  1. 08/19/2021

    TWCC145 – All the Ridiculous Mistakes We’ve Made Trying to Learn Chinese, Episode 145

    Today’s question comes from Ashley, who asks us how we managed to learn Chinese. If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact: From zero skyscrapers in 1978 to 283, how Shenzhen got put on the map.Hollie’s news: Thousands hunt for mysterious creature, hearing dragon’s humming. The Mistakes We Made: 1. 1 word = 1 Chinese character 2. Saying things too slowly 3. Trying to translate from English 4. Ignoring Chinese characters / trying to memorize by writing them over and over again 5. Being worried about speaking and understanding 6. Sticking to comfortable environments 7. Avoiding communicating until I’ve studied more Our word of the episode is ‘study’ 学习 (xué xí) You can support us on Patreon!Check out our new Chinese character course.If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:59:11 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC145 – All the Ridiculous Mistakes We’ve Made Trying to Learn Chinese, Episode 145 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    59 min

  2. 02/15/2021

    TWCC144 – The Farewell, Episode 144

    Today’s question comes from Mike. He asks, ‘Is it common for Chinese families not to tell a loved one that they have cancer?’ If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact: An update with some actual concrete info regarding China’s latest visa expert policies.Hollie’s news: Hebei farmer has spent 17 years growing trees into chairs.We discuss some of the themes of The Farewell, also known as 别告诉她 (bié gào su tā) ‘Don’t Tell Her’, including:individualism vs collectivismhow cancer and death is dealt with in China and Chinese familiesthe ethics of lyingthe doctor’s dilemmaListen to our episode on honoring the dead in ChinaOur word of the episode is ‘don’t’ 别 (bié) You can now support us on Patreon!Check out our new Chinese character course.If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:46:08 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC144 – The Farewell, Episode 144 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    46 min

  3. 07/28/2020

    TWCC143 – Your Chinese Wedding, Episode 143

    Today’s question comes from William. He asks, ‘What’s a typical Chinese wedding ceremony like, and is it different for weddings between foreigners and Chinese?’ If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact: Fun Taobao StatsHollie’s news: New Craze over Headphone Wire Waist Challenge A ‘typical’ Chinese weddingChris’s wedding in AustraliaFollow Chris on Instagram @chrisedwards_au.Listen to the previous episodes with Chris:TWCC09 – Meeting the Chinese-in-lawsTWCC24 – Chinese EtiquetteThe 6 Etiquettes of a Traditional Chinese Wedding CeremonyChris’s Wedding Song: Our word of the episode is ‘wedding’ 婚礼 (hūn lǐ) You can now support us on Patreon!Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:34:12 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC143 – Your Chinese Wedding, Episode 143 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    38 min

  4. 07/08/2020

    TWCC142 – Bread and Cake When There are No Ovens to be Found, Episode 142

    Today’s question comes from Melissa. She asks, ‘How do you bake in China without an oven?’ If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact about China: Chinese Woman Drops in on Work Colleagues from a Height of 300 MetresHollie’s news: Woman discovers hidden camera inside Uniqlo dressing room in Shenzhen Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners using the toaster ovenBaking cakes and breadMaking stock for soups, homemade hummus, salsa, etcMaking ‘taco’ and fajita mixLack of DIY culture in ChinaHandicrafts emerging slowlyThe emergence of ‘Maker’ movementMost people don’t even have a toolbox at home Our word of the episode is ‘oven’ 烤箱 (kǎo xiāng) You can now support us on Patreon!Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:30:49 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC142 – Bread and Cake When There are No Ovens to be Found, Episode 142 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    31 min

  5. 06/24/2020

    TWCC141 – Money Spending Habits in China, Episode 141

    Today’s question comes from Charmaine. She asks, do young Chinese people still spend money on luxury brands? Or are they spending more on travelling? If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact about China: What China’s Arcade-Game Obsession Says About the Future of Retail GamificationHollie’s news: Jiangsu driver fails breathalyzer test after eating durianWhat young and married Chinese spend money onLuxury shoppers in ChinaChina’s hard-working millennials see luxury as their rewardYoung couples with childrenOur word of the week is ‘to spend money’ 花钱 (huā qián)You can now support us on Patreon!Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:28:47 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC141 – Money Spending Habits in China, Episode 141 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    36 min

  6. 03/23/2020

    TWCC140 – Things You Still Can’t Get in China, Episode 140

    Today’s question comes from Christian. He asks, What Western products do you miss from home? What do you usually bring back to China from home when you go? If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact about China: Luckin’ Coffee’s IPO ‘ The Starbucks of China’Hollie’s news: Taiwanese man swallows Airpod while sleeping, still uses it after pooping it back outA few things we bring back to China Our word of the week is ‘product’ 产品 (chǎn pǐn)You can now support us on Patreon!Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:28:47 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC140 – Things You Still Can’t Get in China, Episode 140 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    29 min

  7. 03/09/2020

    TWCC139 – China’s Furnace Cities, Episode 139

    This week, our question comes from Donna, who asked us what it’s like to live in a city during the hot months. If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… Nora’s fact about China: Another Tesla spontaneously combusts, this time in ChinaHollie’s news: Would You Wait in Line with 7,000 People for Dinner?!Learn more about China’s Three FurnacesTop 10 Furnace Cities in ChinaHow people stay cool in citiesAncient China Ways to Keep CoolAll about FAN DEATHOur word of the week is ‘air conditioning’ 空调 (kōng tiáo)You can now support us on Patreon!Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show Written Chinese is our sponsorTo learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online DictionarySend us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:49:01 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post TWCC139 – China’s Furnace Cities, Episode 139 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    49 min

  8. 02/22/2020

    BONUS EPISODE 3 – COVID-19 Coronavirus: Inside China and Out, Bonus 3

    This week, Nora and Hollie get on a call to catch up during the novel coronavirus outbreak in China. If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode, We Talk About… What Shenzhen looks like during the virusRestrictions and rulesSome myths about the coronavirusHow people feel about the virus in the U.S. and small-town AmericaThank you for everyone who has supported us and we really appreciate everyone for staying subscribed.You can support us on Patreon!Check out our new ‘Ultimate Packing List for China‘ (contains affiliate links)If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below! People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show Written Chinese is our sponsorTo learn Chinese, try out our Online Dictionary.Send us a Voicemail!Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page! Episode Length 00:37:10 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners! If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail! Download Options Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct downloadListen and subscribe on Apple PodcastsOr download to your Android device using Podbean.Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review wherever you’re listening!Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below! Thanks for listening, guys! – Hollie & Nora The post BONUS EPISODE 3 – COVID-19 Coronavirus: Inside China and Out, Bonus 3 appeared first on Written Chinese.

    37 min
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