• #MandarinMonday Week 20 Personal Problems, Part 3 Even the most veteran traveler will eventually need help from a local. In China, you might find that asking for help is the best way to form relationships. Chinese people may feel more at ease being friends with a foreigner if they feel they have expertise they can offer. • Can you help me? "Nǐ néng bāng bāng wǒ ma" (你能帮帮我吗) Literally, "You can help help me [MA]" • 🔎Look Closer🔍 Nǐ “you" néng "can, able, capable" bāng "help" bāng "help" (words are often repeated to improve clarity or tone, because it sounds "cute," etc.) wǒ "me" ma "question word" • ♻️ Mandarin Review If your phone suddenly broke during solo travel, what would you say? Check out Week 18 for a refresher! • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday#monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
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    #MandarinMonday Week 20 Personal Problems, Part 3 Even the most veteran traveler will eventually need help from a local. In China, you might find that asking for help is the best way to form relationships. Chinese people may feel more at ease being friends with a foreigner if they feel they have expertise they can offer. • Can you help me? "Nǐ néng bāng bāng wǒ ma" (你能帮帮我吗) Literally, "You can help help me [MA]" • 🔎Look Closer🔍 Nǐ “you" néng "can, able, capable" bāng "help" bāng "help" (words are often repeated to improve clarity or tone, because it sounds "cute," etc.) wǒ "me" ma "question word" • ♻️ Mandarin Review If your phone suddenly broke during solo travel, what would you say? Check out Week 18 for a refresher! • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday#monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
  • Looking for a job change or a big next step? Several positions are opening at #SiasUniversity in Xinzheng, China! Reach out to us with a DM, or check the link in our bio for more information!
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    Looking for a job change or a big next step? Several positions are opening at #SiasUniversity in Xinzheng, China! Reach out to us with a DM, or check the link in our bio for more information!
  • Whether you're graduating high school, college, or kindergarten, you might not know how to feel right now. You've been through a lot, but you probably know someone who has suffered more. It's okay to wish your graduation had been "normal." And it's okay to share your accomplishment with the world. This year of all years, it might feel selfish to want some attention. The senior class at #SiasUniversity won't graduate until June. But our season of celebration starts with you. Congratulations to all those who navigated virtual classes, juggled personal health with final projects, and pressed forward into an uncertain future. This year, more than any other year, the graduating class deserves our attention. This shout out is for you, #classof2020! 🎉🎓🎉 • Parents and friends, tag a senior and we'll give them a personal shout out in our story! #collegegraduates #freshgraduate #graduatedegree #graduationparty #graduate #2020graduates #classof2020quarantined #classof2020seniors #classof2020strong #graduationphotos #graduationday #graduationflowers #shoutout #schoolsoutforever #graduationpictures #graduationcap #capandgown #diploma #seniors2020 #virtualgraduation #socialdistancing #congratulations #youdidit #brightfuture
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    Whether you're graduating high school, college, or kindergarten, you might not know how to feel right now. You've been through a lot, but you probably know someone who has suffered more. It's okay to wish your graduation had been "normal." And it's okay to share your accomplishment with the world. This year of all years, it might feel selfish to want some attention. The senior class at #SiasUniversity won't graduate until June. But our season of celebration starts with you. Congratulations to all those who navigated virtual classes, juggled personal health with final projects, and pressed forward into an uncertain future. This year, more than any other year, the graduating class deserves our attention. This shout out is for you, #classof2020! 🎉🎓🎉 • Parents and friends, tag a senior and we'll give them a personal shout out in our story! #collegegraduates #freshgraduate #graduatedegree #graduationparty #graduate #2020graduates #classof2020quarantined #classof2020seniors #classof2020strong #graduationphotos #graduationday #graduationflowers #shoutout #schoolsoutforever #graduationpictures #graduationcap #capandgown #diploma #seniors2020 #virtualgraduation #socialdistancing #congratulations #youdidit #brightfuture
  • #MandarinMonday Week 19 Personal Problems, Part 2 Living in China provides all the opportunities for exploration that a #travelbug could want. And it's generally safe to wander with a friend, or even alone if you like to #travelsolo. Either way, you'll want to know how to say "Where an I?" Especially in case maps fail you or your trusty phone suddenly gives up the ghost at the worst possible moment (see last week's lesson). • "Wǒ zài nǎ'er" (我在哪儿) Literally, "I located where?" • "Wǒ zhè shì zài nǎ'er" 我这是在哪儿 Literally, "I this is located where?" • ♻️ Mandarin Review If your phone suddenly broke during solo travel, what would you say? Check out Week 18 for a refresher! • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday#monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
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    #MandarinMonday Week 19 Personal Problems, Part 2 Living in China provides all the opportunities for exploration that a #travelbug could want. And it's generally safe to wander with a friend, or even alone if you like to #travelsolo. Either way, you'll want to know how to say "Where an I?" Especially in case maps fail you or your trusty phone suddenly gives up the ghost at the worst possible moment (see last week's lesson). • "Wǒ zài nǎ'er" (我在哪儿) Literally, "I located where?" • "Wǒ zhè shì zài nǎ'er" 我这是在哪儿 Literally, "I this is located where?" • ♻️ Mandarin Review If your phone suddenly broke during solo travel, what would you say? Check out Week 18 for a refresher! • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday#monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
  • #MandarinMonday Week 18 Personal Problems, Part 1 As an expat living in China, my phone is everything. It's my map, translator, lifeline in emergencies, and so much more. Since China is essentially a cashless society, my Alipay and WeChat apps are usually my only form of payment. One of my friends took a taxi from the airport to our apartment at Sias University, but near the end of the ride, her phone shut off and wouldn't reboot. When she arrived at the apartment, she was unable to pay, or even translate her problem to the driver. Her only option was to run into the building and find a friend to help her pay, meanwhile the driver (understandably) thought she was skipping out on her large fare. Fortunately the situation was resolved, but not without frustration from both parties. To avoid this kind of situation, I'd recommend commiting this sentence to memory. • "Wǒ de shǒujī huàile" 我的手机坏了 • 🔎 Look closer 🔍 "Wo" 我 means "me" "De" 的 indicates possession "Shǒujī" 手机 is "cell phone" "Huàile" 坏了 means "broken" "Le" 了 indicates completed action. It essentially functions as the past tense in Mandarin. • ♻️ Mandarin Review Do you remember how to say "Wait a minute" in Chinese? (Pairs well with this week's phrase too!) Check out Week 4 for a refresher! • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #pinyinlessons #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday #mondayinspiration #monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
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    #MandarinMonday Week 18 Personal Problems, Part 1 As an expat living in China, my phone is everything. It's my map, translator, lifeline in emergencies, and so much more. Since China is essentially a cashless society, my Alipay and WeChat apps are usually my only form of payment. One of my friends took a taxi from the airport to our apartment at Sias University, but near the end of the ride, her phone shut off and wouldn't reboot. When she arrived at the apartment, she was unable to pay, or even translate her problem to the driver. Her only option was to run into the building and find a friend to help her pay, meanwhile the driver (understandably) thought she was skipping out on her large fare. Fortunately the situation was resolved, but not without frustration from both parties. To avoid this kind of situation, I'd recommend commiting this sentence to memory. • "Wǒ de shǒujī huàile" 我的手机坏了 • 🔎 Look closer 🔍 "Wo" 我 means "me" "De" 的 indicates possession "Shǒujī" 手机 is "cell phone" "Huàile" 坏了 means "broken" "Le" 了 indicates completed action. It essentially functions as the past tense in Mandarin. • ♻️ Mandarin Review Do you remember how to say "Wait a minute" in Chinese? (Pairs well with this week's phrase too!) Check out Week 4 for a refresher! • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #pinyinlessons #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday #mondayinspiration #monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
  • #MandarinMonday Week 17 Nationalities, Part 5 • If you plan to visit or live in China, prepare to hear this question frequently... "Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén" (你是哪国人) Translation: "What is your nationality?" (Literally, "You are which country person?") • 🇮🇩 If you're from Indonesia, you can respond with this phrase... "Wǒ shì yìn dù ní xī yǎ rén" (我是印度尼西亚人) OR "Wǒ shì yìn ní rén" (我是印尼人) Translation: "I am Indonesian." (Literally, "I am Indonesia person.") • 🇵🇭 If you call the Philippines home, respond with... "Wǒ shì fēi lǜ bīn rén" (我是菲律宾人) Translation: "I am Filipino." (Literally, "I am Philippines person.") • 🇸🇾 If you hail from Syria, respond with... "Wǒ shì xù lì yǎ rén" (我是叙利亚人) Translation: "I am Syrian." (Literally, "I am Syria person.") • Thanks for the suggestions, @melekpolyglot and @wienanastasia • ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠ What's your nationality? What nationalities should we cover in future lessons? • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #pinyinlessons #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday #mondayinspiration #monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
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    #MandarinMonday Week 17 Nationalities, Part 5 • If you plan to visit or live in China, prepare to hear this question frequently... "Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén" (你是哪国人) Translation: "What is your nationality?" (Literally, "You are which country person?") • 🇮🇩 If you're from Indonesia, you can respond with this phrase... "Wǒ shì yìn dù ní xī yǎ rén" (我是印度尼西亚人) OR "Wǒ shì yìn ní rén" (我是印尼人) Translation: "I am Indonesian." (Literally, "I am Indonesia person.") • 🇵🇭 If you call the Philippines home, respond with... "Wǒ shì fēi lǜ bīn rén" (我是菲律宾人) Translation: "I am Filipino." (Literally, "I am Philippines person.") • 🇸🇾 If you hail from Syria, respond with... "Wǒ shì xù lì yǎ rén" (我是叙利亚人) Translation: "I am Syrian." (Literally, "I am Syria person.") • Thanks for the suggestions, @melekpolyglot and @wienanastasia • ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠ What's your nationality? What nationalities should we cover in future lessons? • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #pinyinlessons #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday #mondayinspiration #monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
  • 🔊 Sound on! This student sent a little rendition of "Take Me Home, County Roads" for his Oral English teacher, @julianavalencia__ . Before we talk about how incredibly cute this is, let's talk about how awesome Juliana is as engaging and connecting with her students. Its obvious you're doing something very right, Juli! Glad to have you on the team! We miss our students so much it hurts. 💔 Thankfully, there's a tentative plan to get them all back on campus for the last part of the semester. Crossing our fingers that the virus stays under control so #SiasUniversity can have a month of "normal" classes. The coronavirus has taken so much from so many. Right now we're feeling the loss of the student-teacher relationships that make this job so rewarding. What has been your biggest loss in this season? Whatever your personal loss looks like, you're in our hearts. Stay strong and look for ways to help others. Jia You! 加油! #chinajiayou #americajiayou #jiayou #weloveourstudents #coronavirus #coronaviruspandemic #coronaviruschina #virus #hope #hopeishere #socialdistance #socialdistancing2020 #chinatravel #chinalife #chinatrip #expatchina #expatliving #expatlife #expatfamily #expatwomen #expatadventures #expatcommunity #community #tefljobs #tefl #newnormal #bestrong #lookforthehelpers #bethelight
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    🔊 Sound on! This student sent a little rendition of "Take Me Home, County Roads" for his Oral English teacher, @julianavalencia__ . Before we talk about how incredibly cute this is, let's talk about how awesome Juliana is as engaging and connecting with her students. Its obvious you're doing something very right, Juli! Glad to have you on the team! We miss our students so much it hurts. 💔 Thankfully, there's a tentative plan to get them all back on campus for the last part of the semester. Crossing our fingers that the virus stays under control so #SiasUniversity can have a month of "normal" classes. The coronavirus has taken so much from so many. Right now we're feeling the loss of the student-teacher relationships that make this job so rewarding. What has been your biggest loss in this season? Whatever your personal loss looks like, you're in our hearts. Stay strong and look for ways to help others. Jia You! 加油! #chinajiayou #americajiayou #jiayou #weloveourstudents #coronavirus #coronaviruspandemic #coronaviruschina #virus #hope #hopeishere #socialdistance #socialdistancing2020 #chinatravel #chinalife #chinatrip #expatchina #expatliving #expatlife #expatfamily #expatwomen #expatadventures #expatcommunity #community #tefljobs #tefl #newnormal #bestrong #lookforthehelpers #bethelight
  • #StudentFeature 👩‍🎓 • Zhang Ao, a junior finance student, and her family delivered a generous donation of supplies to #SiasUniversity last month. Sias has a wonderful student body, and we miss them dearly! • Official release from Sias News Center ⤵️ • Monday, March 9 – During the current critical situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Zhang Ao, a third-year (Junior) Finance Management student at Sias University delivered a donation of epidemic prevention materials in support of the university's epidemic prevention and control work. Zhang Ao drove over 200 miles with herparents and purchased and donated a wide variety of materials that included 500 kilograms of 84 Disinfectant, 50 kilograms of 75% alcohol solution, 2 boxes of antibacterial hand sanitizers, 2 boxes of 75% sanitary wipes, and 100 boxes of toilet paper. • Sias Executive President, Wang Jialin, attended the donation ceremony. He expressed thanks on behalf of the university to Zhang Ao and her parents for their dedication and support of Sias' epidemic prevention work. He said that the university would register the donated materials as soon as possible and put them into the epidemic prevention material reserve as part of a front-line defence against the Covid-19 epidemic. • Zhang Ao's parents said that Sias had always provided care for the students, particularly after the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, including comprehensive protection guidance for students and their families, as well as ensuring the continuation of students' education and learning through online classes. It was this that motivated them to donate the epidemic prevention materials to the university. • In addition to this, businesses across the Sias campus, including the Coldplay supermarket, Lianhua supermarket, and Waka supermarket, have all donated supplies such as drinking water, dairy products, instant noodles, meat, and other daily necessities to the front-line staff during the university's fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. Sias has also received donations from alumni, partner schools, and international partners. • #coronavirus #coronaviruschina #hope #hopeishere #bethegood #findthehelpers #weloveourstudents #teachinchina
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    #StudentFeature 👩‍🎓 • Zhang Ao, a junior finance student, and her family delivered a generous donation of supplies to #SiasUniversity last month. Sias has a wonderful student body, and we miss them dearly! • Official release from Sias News Center ⤵️ • Monday, March 9 – During the current critical situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, Zhang Ao, a third-year (Junior) Finance Management student at Sias University delivered a donation of epidemic prevention materials in support of the university's epidemic prevention and control work. Zhang Ao drove over 200 miles with herparents and purchased and donated a wide variety of materials that included 500 kilograms of 84 Disinfectant, 50 kilograms of 75% alcohol solution, 2 boxes of antibacterial hand sanitizers, 2 boxes of 75% sanitary wipes, and 100 boxes of toilet paper. • Sias Executive President, Wang Jialin, attended the donation ceremony. He expressed thanks on behalf of the university to Zhang Ao and her parents for their dedication and support of Sias' epidemic prevention work. He said that the university would register the donated materials as soon as possible and put them into the epidemic prevention material reserve as part of a front-line defence against the Covid-19 epidemic. • Zhang Ao's parents said that Sias had always provided care for the students, particularly after the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic, including comprehensive protection guidance for students and their families, as well as ensuring the continuation of students' education and learning through online classes. It was this that motivated them to donate the epidemic prevention materials to the university. • In addition to this, businesses across the Sias campus, including the Coldplay supermarket, Lianhua supermarket, and Waka supermarket, have all donated supplies such as drinking water, dairy products, instant noodles, meat, and other daily necessities to the front-line staff during the university's fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. Sias has also received donations from alumni, partner schools, and international partners. • #coronavirus #coronaviruschina #hope #hopeishere #bethegood #findthehelpers #weloveourstudents #teachinchina
  • #MandarinMonday Week 16 Nationalities, Part 4 • If you plan to visit or live in China, prepare to hear this question frequently... "Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén" (你是哪国人) Translation: "What is your nationality?" (Literally, "You are which country person?") • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 If you're from England/Britain, you can respond with this phrase... "Wǒ shì yīng guó rén" (我是英国人) Translation: "I am British/English." (Literally, "I am England person.") • 🇮🇪 If Ireland is your home, respond with... "Wǒ shì ài'ěrlán rén" (我是爱尔兰人) Translation: "I am Irish." (Literally, "I am Ireland person.") This is also one of the greatest examples of Chinese transliteration that I know of. Anyone else obsessed with learning these quirks in other languages? No? ...just me? • ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠ What's your nationality? What nationalities should we cover in future lessons? • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #pinyinlessons #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday #mondayinspiration #monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday
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    #MandarinMonday Week 16 Nationalities, Part 4 • If you plan to visit or live in China, prepare to hear this question frequently... "Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén" (你是哪国人) Translation: "What is your nationality?" (Literally, "You are which country person?") • 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧 If you're from England/Britain, you can respond with this phrase... "Wǒ shì yīng guó rén" (我是英国人) Translation: "I am British/English." (Literally, "I am England person.") • 🇮🇪 If Ireland is your home, respond with... "Wǒ shì ài'ěrlán rén" (我是爱尔兰人) Translation: "I am Irish." (Literally, "I am Ireland person.") This is also one of the greatest examples of Chinese transliteration that I know of. Anyone else obsessed with learning these quirks in other languages? No? ...just me? • ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠ What's your nationality? What nationalities should we cover in future lessons? • All phrases are recorded by #SiasUniversity students in their natural Henan Province accents. If you're interested in teaching in China, click the link in our bio to find out if you qualify! • #learnlanguages #learnanewlanguage #learnchinese #learnchinesedaily #learnchineseonline #learnchinesefree #chinesetones #mandarin #mandarinchinese #mandarinlessons #mandarinlanguage #hsk #pinyin #pinyinlesson #pinyinlessons #academicsinasia #whynotchina #mondaymotivation #mondaymonday #mondaymood #mondaymorning #mondayfunday #mondayinspiration #monday #learninglanguages #learningchinese #learnsomethingneweveryday