Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen
By Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | ShenzhenBusiness
Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen episodes
- TWCC09 – Meeting the Prospective Chinese-in-laws: What Gifts Should You Give? – Episode 9Here’s Two White Chicks in China Episode 9 with Hollie and Nora!This week our question comes from Chris who originates from Perth in Australia (now lives in Shenzhen) who asks us “What should I buy to give to my girlfriends Mom when I visit at Chinese New Year?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- Extreme Snow Yoga in Hunan.
- Our Question from Chris.
- Meeting the in-laws.
- Find out their hobbies and interests.
- Different customs in each province or family.
- Meat, especially live chickens!
- Fruit baskets, but no pears!
- Birds nest soup – yak!
- Imported cookies and chocolate.
- Imported face masks and vitamins.
- Don’t be cheap!
- Wrap in red and gold!
- Good ‘ol cash!
- Gifts for Dad: wine, cigarettes and tea.
- Things not to buy…
- Clocks, umbrellas and shoes.
- Homonym hatred!
- When to give gifts and how to behave with the in-laws.
- Our Chinese word of the week is ‘Gift’ – 礼物 (lǐ wù)
- Send us a voicemail!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Shout out to Shanghaiist.com!
- Learn the Chinese for ‘Stuff’ and other words using the Written Chinese Online Dictionary
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 23:57Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
Thanks for listening guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC09 – Meeting the Prospective Chinese-in-laws: What Gifts Should You Give? – Episode 9 appeared first on Written Chinese.
24 min - TWCC08 – The Smell of an Old Book on a Starry Night: What Other Things Do We Miss About Home? – Episode 8This is Episode 8 of Two White Chicks in China with Hollie and Nora!This week our question comes from Bendik in Norway who asks us in brilliant Chinese “What things do you miss about your home countries?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- A love sick girl who Guangzhou who accuses her own parents of kidnapping her!
- Bendik’s question.
- Food – obviously!
- A comfortable home: a fireplace, carpets and coziness.
- Quality household goods.
- Cool clothes that don’t come in ‘One size fits all’. Check out more about shopping in China by listening to Episode 4
- Stars and a connection with Mother Nature.
- “No Foreigners Allowed!”
- Hiking up stairs.
- Live music and cover bands.
- “You can be anything!” vs Chinese pragmatism.
- Art and creativity.
- You can check out more about music in China by listening to Episode 6
- Physical books and personal belongings.
- If you have a story about your life in China you can share it with us here.
- Silence
- Insane driving and loud horns.
- Taobao – the best thing since sliced bread!
- Convenience of eCommerce and paying someone to ‘do your bidding’!
- Calling for beers and bbq at 3am.
- Mobile apps like 滴滴打车 (dī dī dǎ chē) and We Chat.
- Our Chinese word of the week is ‘Stuff’ – 东西 (dōng xi)
- Send us a voicemail!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Learn the Chinese for ‘Stuff’ and other words using the Written Chinese Online Dictionary
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 35:42Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
Thanks for listening guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC08 – The Smell of an Old Book on a Starry Night: What Other Things Do We Miss About Home? – Episode 8 appeared first on Written Chinese.
36 min - TWCC07 – Walking Backwards, Karaoke and Gambling: What else do Chinese people like? – Episode 7Here’s episode 7 of Two White Chicks in China!This week our question is from Mike, in Chicago who asks us “Are there any new activities in China that you didn’t do at home?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- A restaurant owner drugging his customers with opiates to keep them coming back for more!
- Ping-Pong and how serious Chinese people about playing.
- Playing badminton EVERYWHERE!
- The importance of routine and exercise, including walking backwards and clapping your hands.
- Communal dancing in the park.
- ‘Organised fun’ – party/team building activities like 3 legged races.
- Everyone’s love of KTV – tone deaf singing in a room with friends.
- ‘Hanging out’ with Chinese friends.
- Drinking culture – etiquette of tea drinking.
- Bargaining and ‘fake shopping’
- Chinese prices and foreign prices
- Our Chinese word of the week is Hobby – 爱好 (ài hào)
- Send us a voicemail!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Learn the Chinese for ‘Hobby’ and other words using the Written Chinese Online Dictionary
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 34:36Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
Thanks for listening guys!
– Hollie & NoraThe post TWCC07 – Walking Backwards, Karaoke and Gambling: What else do Chinese people like? – Episode 7 appeared first on Written Chinese.
35 min - TWCC06 – Are There Any Good Bands Singing in Mandarin? – Episode 6Welcome to a special musical episode of Two White Chicks in China featuring Spanish band GAS!This week our question is from Nick, in Texas who asks us “Are there any good bands singing in Mandarin?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- A restaurant made of ice-cubes opens in Shenyang. See some beautiful pictures and read more here!
- Harbin ice palaces!
- Getting right to it: Music in China!
- Hollie’s favorite Chinese song: 小苹果 by the Chopstick Brothers. Check out the Youtube video or the Youku video.
- Korean plastic surgery and double eyelids?!
- We introduce Spanish band, GAS! (You can hear their music in the background!)
- We ask Jordy and Salvador why they started writing music in Chinese.
- What do Chinese people think of their music?
- People in Taiwan and HK LOVE GAS!
- Do the other band members sing in Chinese?
- ‘Naughty’ lyrics and translating from Spanish to Chinese! Check out ‘The Everlasting Freshman’ by GAS
- Conservative Chinese pop music.
- Do they listen to other Mandarin music?
- What’s the future for GAS?
- The Chinese for music 音乐 (yīn yuè).
- Send us a voicemail!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Learn the Chinese for ‘Music’ and other words using the Written Chinese Online Dictionary
- Send us a Voicemail!
- If you want to learn more about GAS and list to their music, visit their webpage www.gasmusica.com.
Episode Length 20:51Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
- Alternatively, you can leave us a comment below!
The post TWCC06 – Are There Any Good Bands Singing in Mandarin? – Episode 6 appeared first on Written Chinese.
21 min - TWCC05 – Are Chinese Men Boyfriend Material? – Episode 5Welcome back to episode five of Two White Chicks in China with Hollie and Nora!This week our question comes from Anna in Michigan who likes ‘exotic men’ and asks us “Have you ever dated a Chinese man?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- Our discovery of a reptilian looking fruit – the sugar apple.
- The birthday of the Father of Pinyin, Zhou Youguang.
- Discussing marriage on a first date…
- Dating guys who don’t speak English.
- Misunderstanding body language.
- Spinsters and Bachelors: 28 and still not married yet.
- Parental pressure
- Nora’s singular date…with Yip (it’s good, don’t miss it!).
- Professional photos to impress your dates.
- Foreign men and Chinese women
- Not wanting to date a man you can possibly beat in an arm wrestle.
- Marrying into a Chinese family.
- The Chinese word for Play Boy– 花花公子 (huā huā gōng zǐ)
- Send us a voicemail!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Learn the Chinese for Play Boy and other dating words using the Written Chinese Online Dictionary
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 27:54Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
The post TWCC05 – Are Chinese Men Boyfriend Material? – Episode 5 appeared first on Written Chinese.
28 min - TWCC04 – How is Shopping Different in China? – Episode 4This is episode four of Two White Chicks in China with Hollie and Nora!This week our question comes from Andrew in South Carolina who asks “How is shopping different in China? Are there things that you can find in China that you can’t find in your home countries? And anything you can get in your home country that you can’t find in China?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- The rise of the unicycle in China!
- Being able to buy alligator and turtle meat in your local supermarket.
- Knock offs – fake iPhones, handbags and dodgy T-shirt translations.
- Buying weird, but yummy fruits like snake fruit, mangosteen and pomelo.
- Our relief at living so close to Hong Kong and not having to spend a fortune on rent.
- Nora’s hunt for a non-granny two-piece bathing suit.
- Lack of ladies hair removal and feminine products.
- Whitener in shower gel, facial wash, make-up and umbrellas at the beach.
- Our desperate need for cheese!
- Making our own yogurt, bread and cakes.
- The Chinese word for Supermarket– 超市 (chāo shì)
- Send us a voicemail!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Learn the Chinese for supermarket using the Written Chinese Online Dictionary
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 28:30Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
The post TWCC04 – How is Shopping Different in China? – Episode 4 appeared first on Written Chinese.
29 min - TWCC03 – Places to Go in China For Touristy Sight Seeing Things – Episode 3Here’s Episode 3 of Two White Chicks in China with Nora and Hollie!In this Episode we answer a question from Joey in Tennessee who asks us to suggest: “some touristy places to visit in China”In This Episode We Talk About…
- Visiting popular tourist destinations such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
- Beijing for culture – The Great Wall, The Summer Palace.
- Visiting Sanya for relaxing on the beach to enjoy some tropical fruits such as durian.
- Guilin for zen landscape and peaceful hiking.
- Get a taste of traditional China in Chengdu, home of pandas, excellent street food and clay pools.
- Check out our blog post: 10 Places to Visit in China for more travel ideas.
- We introduce our NEW travel advice service: give us your requirements and we’ll suggest a dream trip to China!
- We talk a little about our favorite city in China – Shenzhen!
- Finally, we mention Macao, a small island close to Shenzhen and Hong Kong known for it’s casinos and history.
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 27:11Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
The post TWCC03 – Places to Go in China For Touristy Sight Seeing Things – Episode 3 appeared first on Written Chinese.
28 min - TWCC02 How Often Do You Get Asked To Be an English Teacher and/or Concubine? – Podcast Episode 2Welcome back to Episode 2 of Two White Chicks in China with Nora and Hollie!In this Episode we answer a question from Chris in North Carolina who asks us: “How often do you get asked to be an English teacher and/or concubine?”In This Episode We Talk About…
- Being in China for Christmas
- How often we get asked to be a teacher and how easy it is to get a teaching job in China.
- If we were ever invited to join a Chinese ‘harem’.
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 13:24Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next Wednesday for our next topic and another question from one of our listeners!
If you want to ask us a question you can Send us a Voicemail!Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android device using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
The post TWCC02 How Often Do You Get Asked To Be an English Teacher and/or Concubine? – Podcast Episode 2 appeared first on Written Chinese.
14 min - TWCC01 Why did Hollie and Nora come to China? – Episode 1
Here is our first show called the White Chicks in China Podcast! Hope you Enjoy!
Topics Covered in this Episode- Introduce Hollie and Nora
- Why did we move to China?
- How to Send Us a Question
People / Companies / Resources Mentioned in this Episode- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- Send us a Voicemail!
Episode Length 7:34Thanks so much for tuning in, tune in next Wednesday for our next topic and a real question from a listener!
Download Options- Direct Download: Right-click here and click “Save As” for a direct download
- iTunes: Listen and subscribe on iTunes for free!
- Or download to your Android devise using Stitcher
- If you enjoyed this episode, leave a positive review on iTunes!
The post TWCC01 Why did Hollie and Nora come to China? – Episode 1 appeared first on Written Chinese.
8 min
About Two White Chicks in China: Live in China | Learn Chinese | Make Money in Asia | Shenzhen
From the publisher's feed
Wisdom and Shortcuts from Learners of Mandarin Chinese