In this episode of Talking TESL, Sivan discusses the ins and outs of Mandarin with Yue, a graduate student at Concordia University who is originally from Anyang, China. What was it like for Yue learning English in China? Why do Chinese students experience classroom culture shock when they study in North America? What elements of the English language are particularly difficult for Mandarin speakers? Why is there a mysterious button on the side of the wall in elementary school classrooms in Beijing? So many questions! Let’s find out!