Intermediate | Chinese Wedding Customs

You may not be surprised to learn that China has its own version of sign language, but do you know the role regional variation plays in Chinese sign language? Get a little closer to the deaf community in China by learning about the sign language situation in this lesson. Episode ...  Show more

Do you believe in astrology? Palm reading? Physiognomy? Feng shui? The Chinese tradition of reading facial features and palms is long and storied; while the practice is not as widespread as it once was, the practice still exists. Listen in as two young travelers have their own fo ...  Show more

Why don't Chinese people want to get married anymore? There are various reasons why Chinese people are increasingly hesitant about marriage. Some key factors include social and economic pressure, the rise of individual freedom, and changing attitudes towards marriage. ...

Dandy, aren’t we? With that custom-made suit you got made here, you’re bound to turn some heads. In this podcast, ward off a wandering eye and learn to say you are married, in Mandarin Chinese. Ahem…your spouse did ask us to teach you how to speak about being spoken for. Episo ...

Dive into the Chinese funerals in this podcast episode! Uncover the intricacies of Chinese funeral customs and rituals, shedding light on a lesser-explored aspect of Chinese culture. 🌟 If you're passionate about learning Chinese and unraveling the mysteries of Chinese ...

Learn how to say “get married,” “wedding” and “propose” in Chinese along with Lea Tarnowski, who celebrated her marriage in 3 different countries! ShaoLan also shares some fascinating insights into the role that marriage plays in Chinese society and some of the traditions associa ...  Show more