Newsflash
Bing Chen was my Chinese-language tutor for several months before I left for work in Beijing. I found her approach very helpful and enjoyable. Bing has a firm grasp of Chinese grammar and is able to explain it clearly. She also shows remarkable patience with the slow learning of her student. I have had other teachers of Chinese, but I can say that Bing is the most professional and effective. Her one-on-one approach allows the student to move at the necessary pace for mastering the lessons at hand inlcuding tones, grammar, reading, and vocabulary. Presently I am in Beijing, but I intend to continue studying with Bing when I return to New York.
bjm (Meng Baili)
Does "yes" really mean "yes"? PDF Print E-mail
You will hear a lot of "yes" from your Chinese partners or colleagues. Later on, you may find problems from the "yes". It is true that Chinese are more likely to say "yes" when it is not really "yes" or 'no problem". It is a cultural difference. "Yes" in Chinese can sometimes mean "Maybe" or, "We're looking into the matter." To avoid misunderstand, try to ask open questions and instead of yes/no questions. For example, in stead of asking "Can we receive the products next Monday ?", try " How long will it take for us to receive the products".
< Prev
[ Back ]
Copyright 2000 - 2004 Miro International Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Mambo is Free Software released under the GNU/GPL License.