Alexis Quevedo

Posts by Alexis Quevedo:

Understanding Chinese Humour

Often times Chinese humour can get lost in translation. Let us guide you through the ins and outs of what makes Chinese people laugh out loud.

12 Jun 2019

Chinese Superstitions in the 21st Century

Every country has their own beliefs, often closely related to cultural events and holidays. See whats going on with Chinese superstitions.

31 Oct 2018

Social Media in Chinese Pt.1

Social media has been a real game-changer, especially in China. Take a look at 5 Mandarin terms you NEED to know to navigate social media in China.

28 Mar 2018

The Marriage Market in Shanghai

Check out our blog about the marriage market in Shanghai, see the details and know more about this Shanghainese tradition.

8 Mar 2018

Chinese Starter Kit Week 4: Vocabulary

Welcome to the fourth and final week of our Chinese starter kit series! We'll share our secret sauce for rapidly improving your Chinese vocabulary.

31 Jan 2018

Chinese Starter Kit Week 3: Grammar

It's week 3 of our "How To Learn Chinese" mini-series. Up this week is... grammar! With pinyin and tones covered, it's all about Chinese grammar!

24 Jan 2018