Your Pocket Guide to Networking in China Networking is very important for any student or professional who wants to make the most of their time in China. As the saying goes, good "guan xi" (connections or networking) is essential to doing long-term, profitable business or having a good career in China. As networking events are [...]
First Time Student Experience with Hutong Online Classes Working for Hutong School I was kindly given some free lessons to try out their new system for online classes. Today I'm going to share my experience with you in a hope to inspire future or past students to sign up to Hutong's online classes. With the [...]
From the Beginning to the End: How to Give the Perfect Presentation in Chinese Giving a presentation can be nerve-racking in any language, especially if it is in Chinese! But not to worry, you've come to the right place, here are a couple of tips that can help you guide you to deliver the perfect presentation [...]
Your Guide on How to Write the Perfect Cover Letter in Chinese! Before we get started: how do you say cover letter in Chinese? Essential Vocabulary: 求职信(qiúzhíxìn) You might already have a job and the perfect cover letter - Great! Nevertheless, if you are a student getting ready to apply for a job and you are studying [...]
In this complete guide you will be learning about how to celebrate Chinese New Year at home! Due to the pandemic, many of our foreign students cannot come to China to celebrate, so here is a brief guide to help you learn, join in, and celebrate this special holiday wherever you may be! But before [...]
Learning how to write a formal letter in Chinese is a very useful skill. Whether this be for a homework assignment or you’re applying for a job in China, this article will hopefully be handy! We'll be sharing with you some tips and tricks for letters in Chinese, complete with some examples and useful key [...]
Ah! Beginning of a young person’s career… Isn’t it exciting? All the possibilities and dreams just out there for us to take. It all seems so easy when we’re fresh out of high school and/or university. You’re filled with hope cause you worked and studied hard so now you’ll be able to do what you [...]
If you ever go to China, bare in mind that most people only speak Mandarin. If you don’t know the language it’s therefore a good idea to get a translation app on your phone and learn some key sentences and words in Chinese before you arrive. I can understand how this can be quite inconvenient [...]