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- TWCC127 – Gift Ideas to Delight your Chinese Pals & Coworkers, Episode 127
This week, our question comes from Natalie, who asks us “What gifts shall I bring for my Chinese colleagues in China?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about the Zhuang minority in China
- Chinese migrant worker returns home to find her husband has ‘killed’ her
- What not to buy – learn more about gift giving
- HOW to give gifts
- Some gift ideas from food to luxury items
- Our word of the week is ‘gift’ 礼物 (lǐ wù)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:31:18- Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC127 – Gift Ideas to Delight your Chinese Pals & Coworkers, Episode 127 appeared first on Written Chinese.
32 min - TWCC126 – Real Housewives of China (with special guest, Michael Michelini), Episode 126
This week, we have a special guest, Michael Michelini from GlobalfromAsia.com talking about what it’s like to have a Chinese wife.
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about Shenzhen being the metrosexual capital
- UFO seen in Chongqing
- How did Mike and his wife meet and how long have they been together
- How they communicate day-to-day and what differences do they encounter
- How they’re raising their kids (and some differences)
- Habits she has, and habits that annoy her
- How having a Chinese wife is different from past relationships with Western women
- Our word of the week is ”to come’ 来 (lái)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:38:35Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC126 – Real Housewives of China (with special guest, Michael Michelini), Episode 126 appeared first on Written Chinese.
39 min - TWCC125 – Mind-bending China Stats, Episode 125
This week, we’re doing something a little different and talking about some interesting stats in China!
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about the Grandpa takes wrong kid from kindergarten for an injection
- Eastern Chinese City Issues 20 New Rules to ‘Civilize’ Residents
- Stats on buildings and living in China
- Stats on food in China
- Stats on money and lifestyle
- Other random and weird stats
- Our word of the week is ‘statistics’ 统计 (tǒng jì)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:42:00Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC125 – Mind-bending China Stats, Episode 125 appeared first on Written Chinese.
42 min - TWCC124 – Getting a Chinese Visa: The Nightmare Continues!, Episode 124
This week, our question comes from Zach, who asks us “Can you talk about the work visa process for China?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about ‘passport power’
- China shopping mall sets up lane for pedestrians glued to their mobile phones
- Some basics on the visa process
- Different kinds of visas
- Things you should know or expect with the visa process
- Some difficulties you might encounter
- Nora’s parents, Brett and Marsha Wilson give us their take on the visa process for Americans
- Our word of the week is ‘visa’ 签证 (qiān zhèng)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:44:35Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC124 – Getting a Chinese Visa: The Nightmare Continues!, Episode 124 appeared first on Written Chinese.
45 min - TWCC123 – Living in 2nd Tier vs. 3rd Tier Chinese Cities, Episode 123
This week our question comes from Sophia, who asks us “Should I move to a tier 2 or tier 3 city in China?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about visa-free Hainan
- Till Death Or Exam Do Us Part: Chinese Province Offers ‘Divorce Test’
- Sophia’s Question
- Definitions for each Chinese city tier
- Some disadvantages of living in tier 2 and 3 cities
- Advantages of tier 3 cities
- What it’s like living in rural China
- Our word of the week is ‘hometown’ 老家 (lǎo jiā)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:49:49Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC123 – Living in 2nd Tier vs. 3rd Tier Chinese Cities, Episode 123 appeared first on Written Chinese.
50 min - TWCC122 – Being Epileptic in China, Episode 122
This week our question comes from Be Cu, who asks us “What is it like having epilepsy in China?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about facial recognition in schools
- SupChina’s China Unsolved Series
- Electric car with secret compartment used to smuggle phones and smartwatches from Hong Kong to Shenzhen
- Be’s Question
- Living with Epilepsy in China
- What China thinks about epilepsy
- Guo Xiong’s Story
- Our word of the week is ‘help!’ 救命 (jiù mìng)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:21:13Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC122 – Being Epileptic in China, Episode 122 appeared first on Written Chinese.
22 min - TWCC121 – Unusual Chinese Delicacies, Episode 121
This week our question comes from Matthew, who asks us “What are the origins of chicken feet, the popular Chinese delicacy?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about the gaokao exam
- Man Accidentally Pays 150,000 RMB for One Baozi
- Matthew’s Question
- Chicken feet and why they’re so popular
- Bird’s nest soup
- Sea cucumbers
- Century eggs
- Our word of the week is ‘chicken feet’ 鸡爪 (jī zhuǎ)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:35:21Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC121 – Unusual Chinese Delicacies, Episode 121 appeared first on Written Chinese.
36 min - TWCC120 – Taking a Massage Class + How Much Money Do You Really Need in Shanghai?, Episode 120
This week our question comes from Corey, who asks us “Can you suggest a budget for 1 month in Shanghai and do you know any massage courses I might join?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about Chinese KOL ‘Becky Li’ who sold 100 mini coopers in 3 minutes
- Chinese man recovers US$300,000 cash left in bar for ex-girlfriend after she says it’s not enough
- Corey’s Questions
- Some daily expenses
- Cost of living in Shanghai
- A monthly estimate plus some extras
- A course on foot massage at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Try the keyword ‘TCM course’ for more suggestions!
- Our word of the week is ‘massage’ 按摩 (àn mó)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:36:48Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC120 – Taking a Massage Class + How Much Money Do You Really Need in Shanghai?, Episode 120 appeared first on Written Chinese.
37 min - TWCC119 – What’s With The Guy on Guy Action?, Episode 119
This week our question comes from Davin, who asks us “Why are Chinese men so ‘handsy’?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact about blockchain and how it’s been used to stop ‘fake food’ in China
- Chinese farmer unleashes swarm of hungry cockroaches to chew through mountain of food scraps
- Davin’s Question
- Why Chinese have been so slow to embrace the hug
- Why men and women can’t ‘touch’
- Opinions and experiences from some foreign men
- Our word of the week is ‘PDA’ 秀恩爱 (xiù ēn ài)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:34:08Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC119 – What’s With The Guy on Guy Action?, Episode 119 appeared first on Written Chinese.
35 min - TWCC118 – What Vaccines Do You Need in China and SE Asia?, Episode 118
This week our question comes from Brianna, who asks us “What vaccinations do I need for China?”
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
In This Episode, We Talk About…- Nora’s fact beauty treatments for men!
- Wanted at Chinese Start-Ups: Attractive Women to Ease Coders’ Stress
- Brianna’s Question
- Vaccinations before coming to China
- USA advised vaccinations
- UK advised vaccinations
- Our word of the week is ‘to get a shot’ 打针 (dǎ zhēn)
- You can now support us on Patreon!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promo code ‘twowhitechicks’ for your free set of dating flashcards. Read these instructions to claim your Chinese flashcards!
- If you have a question for us, please send us a voicemail or leave us a message below!
People and Companies We Mentioned in the Show- Written Chinese is our sponsor
- To learn more Chinese words, you can try out our Online Dictionary, or alternatively, you can check out our Written Chinese Dictionary app!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Support us on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:21:02Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week 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
- Download the Chinese app 荔枝FM (Lizhi FM) and search for Two White Chicks in China or FM854237. Follow the instructions for using Lizhi here.
- 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 TWCC118 – What Vaccines Do You Need in China and SE Asia?, Episode 118 appeared first on Written Chinese.
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