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Learn Chinese

China is a vast country of great contrasts, with quiet rural landscapes of immense natural beauty and large cities that represent China's economic growth, drive and power. Join us in this magical land of remarkable people, traditions, culture and languages.

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If you are serious about learning Mandarin Chinese in a true immersive environment,…

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Added by William Jia on February 18, 2013 at 16:54 — No Comments

Chinese Culture Introduction(1) Spring Festival. Mandarin Garden

Mandarin Garden. Culture and Language.

the Spring Festival

  Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people in the West. The dates for this annual celebration are determined by the lunar calendar rather than the Gregorian calendar, so the timing of the holiday…

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Added by William Jia on February 18, 2013 at 14:07 — No Comments

The Heritage of Imperial Rome Exhibition in Changchun

A Roman Empire relics exhibition is now on show at Jilin Province Museum. I've been there for many times(don't have enough time to see everything at one time!). If you have interest, you should go and have a visit, too. It's so beautiful and wonderful. Very worth seeing. You know, people in this cold cold northeast Chinese city don't often have such a chance to glimpse the past glory of ancient Roman civilization!



The museum is in south of the Children's Park on Renmin Street.…

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Added by Leon Marquis on February 11, 2013 at 19:00 — 3 Comments

Star Trek and Iron Man 3 Superbowl Trailers!

Ive got to say, ive no real interest in the Superbowl, apart from the fact that movie trailers get their newest release!

Two films im really looking forward to are Star Trek Into Darkness and Iron Man 3. Both trailers have been released now during the Superbowl.

Star Trek Into Darkness…

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Added by David Emmerson Nicholson on February 4, 2013 at 11:37 — 4 Comments

Part Time Job English Teacher Employment

This is Mandarin Garden School, and we are seeking for part time English teachers!!!

Requirement: Native English Speaker. Better have some experience in teaching English before.

Payment: talk about it face to face.

For more detail, please call me at 18686621403 or E-mail me at william_jia@mandaringarden.org

Added by William Jia on January 29, 2013 at 14:01 — No Comments

Do you need help when seeing a doctor ?

Hello.Everyone.I am Nicco,a Chinese and medical student at the first hospital in Jilin university.I find that some have difficulty speaking Chinese when seeing a doctor in the hospital.If you have the problem,you can contact me.If I have time,I would like help you since I like to make friends.My email adress:lgqjn001@yahoo.cn

Added by nicco on January 28, 2013 at 10:36 — 3 Comments

TED in Changchun - a series of lectures

Raj ( Cache) has come up with this idea - what do we all think?



TED, for those who do not know is an organisation which invites people to speak about a whole variety of ideas, values, views etc and videos them. Look up TED on google!



Anyway, I am sure we have enough talent in this city to create some very interesting talks on everything from Chinese medicine, the new economic ideas leading into the future, the role of spirituality in the 21st century and so… Continue

Added by Richard Roman on January 24, 2013 at 20:52 — No Comments

A Family group

The idea has been put to me that we ought to create a group for families with young children. Anyone up for helping this idea off the ground?

We could organise picnics, visits , parties etc

Come on yoU
guys and gals with children!

The group could be private

Come on !

Added by Richard Roman on January 22, 2013 at 21:14 — No Comments

Free dog looking for a loving home.

Beautiful chihuahua/papillion dog, just over a year old. Her former owner had to go back home and she's looking for a new place to live! She's had her first round of shots and does not have parvovirus. Comes with a leash, jacket, and some food. Message me for details!

See my photos!

Added by Victoria on January 15, 2013 at 9:54 — 1 Comment

Super Bowl 2013

I gather it is coming up soon!
I think we can watch it early morning on the Monday. I need help from my American friends here. What to do?

Added by Richard Roman on January 9, 2013 at 16:08 — 23 Comments

My beloved guitar and amplifier both on sale !

My beloved guitar is…

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Added by Alejandro Indigo on January 3, 2013 at 17:20 — 5 Comments

which famous celebrities are also supporters of your local team?

Aussie matt posted a message on the Sports Group page suggesting that his team is now collecting fans from the young and beautiful. This got me thinking. Which famous people support your favourite team

For me - Everton Football Club and Sylvester Stallone... Oh yes!

Note this is one of man City's young and beautiful fans. Bernard manning supports City…

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Added by Richard Roman on January 3, 2013 at 11:38 — 1 Comment

What was your favorite film of 2012?

What was your favorite film of 2012?
My favorite was Life of Pi

Added by Steve mellow on December 29, 2012 at 21:30 — No Comments

These snow sculptures are brrrilliant! Ice cool art set to draw record crowds

Does anyone know anything about this?all about snow sculptures in Jingyuetan. Heard of Harbin but not this!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2252865/Winter-wonderland-Stunning-snow-sculptures-Chinas-annual-ice-festival.html

Added by Richard Roman on December 25, 2012 at 16:26 — 1 Comment

How Gangnam Style and Fifty Shades gave culture a spanking

As the year hurtles towards its climax, now is the moment for decision. In the cultural hit parade, it’s time to reveal what is Number One this Christmas. I know that some aesthetes will object to this simplistic hierarchy. You will say that it is like being forced to choose between Beethoven’s Fifth and the Sistine Chapel. Others will be partisans for one masterpiece or the other.

Ladeees and gentlemen, as we come to…

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Added by Richard Roman on December 24, 2012 at 16:23 — 1 Comment

Go out with a bang- host/attend an END OF THE WORLD PARTY!

A list of end-of-the world parties (in case you are out globe trotting tonight....)

Or have your own....

 

www.theendoftheworld.co.uk/

 

http://voices.yahoo.com/how-throw-december-21-2012-end-world-party-3460142.html?

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Added by CCF Beijing on December 21, 2012 at 21:03 — 1 Comment

The End of the World

Added by Chris Knight on December 21, 2012 at 13:23 — 6 Comments

A Christmas Story

Christmas is a special time, and we should remember more than just family and friends this holiday season. Please share this with a veteran you know.

A Different Christmas Poem

    

The embers glowed softly, and in their dim…

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Added by Chris Knight on December 16, 2012 at 18:34 — 1 Comment

Basket Ball

Basket Ball

 

Hi “boys and girls” - this is a kind of sport for every age , for young and older people like me.

 

Let start 2013 with regular fun matches.

 

Who like attend?

Added by Robert Herhoff on December 16, 2012 at 4:42 — No Comments

Ink-redible! Chinese woman who can write with BOTH hands at the SAME TIME in different languages

In this age of computers and smartphones, some of us are finding it harder and harder to write properly with one hand, let alone two.

But that is no such problem for Chinese translator Chen Siyuan.

She has been amazing onlookers with her ability not only to write with both hands at the same time, but do it in different languages - Chinese with one and English with the other.





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Added by Richard Roman on December 14, 2012 at 8:42 — No Comments

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