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- TWCC107 – Campus Life in China and Hong Kong, Episode 107
This week our question comes from Caroline, who asks us “What’s it like being a university student in HK and 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 middle classes
- Married couple discover they were in the same photo 18 years ago
- Caroline’s Question (s)!
- Differences between being a student in HK compared with China
- Students and free time
- Dorm life
- Where to travel inside and outside of China as a student
- Practice your conversational Chinese with MandarinHQ’s Real Spoken Chinese Vault
- News sources:
- https://supchina.com/
- https://www.whatsonweibo.com/
- http://www.scmp.com/frontpage/hk
- http://shanghaiist.com/news/
- http://www.szdaily.com/
- http://www.theworldofchinese.com/
- https://www.theguardian.com/world/asia
- http://www.sixthtone.com/
- Our word of the week is ‘university’ 大学 (dà xué)
- 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 Patron!
Episode Length 00:54:08Thanks 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 TWCC107 – Campus Life in China and Hong Kong, Episode 107 appeared first on Written Chinese.
55 min - TWCC106 – An Update on Chinese Tech and Media Consumption, Episode 106
This week our question comes from Shannon, who asks us “How do you consume media 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…- The Year of the Dog qualities
- Blogger Starts Stampede After Offering Sex for Free On WeChat
- Shannon’s Question
- Why podcasts haven’t really taken off in China
- Streaming video and music
- WeChat Wallet and QR codes
- Deliveries and Waimai
- Wired Shenzhen: The Silicon Valley of Hardware
- Our word of the week is ‘technology’ 技术 (jì shù)
- 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 Patron!
Episode Length 00:49:34Thanks 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 TWCC106 – An Update on Chinese Tech and Media Consumption, Episode 106 appeared first on Written Chinese.
50 min - TWCC105 – Going Thrift Shopping in China, Episode 105
This week our question comes from Katey, who asks us “Are there thrift shops 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 on-the-way-to-work adventures
- Funeral strippers and Woman Sends Husband to Morgue After Thinking He Died Sleeping
- Katey’s Question
- Buy42 – China’s first charity shop
- Vintage and antique shops
- ‘Recycling’ and re-gifting
- ‘second-hand’ clothes on Taobao
- Our word of the week is ‘second-hand’ 二手 (èr shǒu)
- 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 Patron!
Episode Length 00:35:06Thanks 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 TWCC105 – Going Thrift Shopping in China, Episode 105 appeared first on Written Chinese.
36 min - TWCC104 – Chinese School Bullies, Episode 104
This week our question comes from Alex, who asks us “Will I get bullied at school 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: Incredible Red Beach in Panjin, China
- Journey to the West: How China’s online retailers are taking the battle to the rural front
- Alex’s Question
- Mother’s message about bullying goes viral
- Why bullying is just ‘child’s play’ in China
- Hard labour for bullying in China
- China cracking down on bullying
- Nora’s video on bullying in China.
- Real experiences of bullying in schools
- Our word of the week is ‘scoundrel’ 恶棍 (è gùn)
- You can now support us on Patron!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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 Patron!
Episode Length 00:43:39Thanks 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 TWCC104 – Chinese School Bullies, Episode 104 appeared first on Written Chinese.
44 min - TWCC103 – Chinese Daycare, Episode 103
This week our question comes from Brianna, who asks us “What’s daycare like 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: Guard Geese
- Woman Pays 5 Million Yuan to Marry Man 15 Years Younger Than Her
- Brianna’s Question
- Grandma and Grandpa come to stay!
- Nannies and ‘Ayis’
- Some advice about hiring nannies in China
- Kindergartens as daycare
- What Nora did with her placenta…
- Our word of the week means ‘nanny’ 保姆 (bǎo mǔ)
- You can now support us on Patron!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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 Patron!
Episode Length 00:42:28Thanks 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 TWCC103 – Chinese Daycare, Episode 103 appeared first on Written Chinese.
43 min - TWCC102 – Let’s Talk About Buddhism in China, Episode 102
This week we’re doing something a little different! We were contacted by Nick Lenczewski from chinalifefiles.com who we interviewed about his experiences in China and what it’s like working for a Buddhist non-profit.
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 Guangdong province. Check out the grannies of Guangxi
- Boy pays woman 500 RMB on dating app to pretend to be his mom at parent-teacher meeting
- Our interview with Nick
- You can get in touch with Nick on his site, chinalifefiles.com or by emailing him at [email protected]
- Our phrase of the week means ‘merciful Buddha!’ and is a popular Buddhist blessing 阿弥陀佛 (ē mí tuó fó)
- You can now support us on Patron!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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 Patron!
Episode Length 00:46:28Thanks 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 & Nora
The post TWCC102 – Let’s Talk About Buddhism in China, Episode 102 appeared first on Written Chinese.
47 min - TWCC101 – Keeping Pets in China, Episode 101
This week our question comes from Patrice, who asks us “What’s it like having pets 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 Guangdong province. Check out the grannies of Guangxi
- Boy pays woman 500 RMB on dating app to pretend to be his mom at parent-teacher meeting
- Patrice’s Question
- How the Chinese feel about pets, including pugs
- Some doggy stats
- Registering dogs, going to the vets and doggy acupuncture
- Exotic and endangered animals as pets
- Regulations for keeping pets in China
- Our word of the week is ‘panda’ 熊猫 (xióng māo)
- Check out the documentary on dogs that Nora mentioned
- You can now support us on Patron!
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
- Check out our new video series on YouTube
- Show us some love on Patreon!
Episode Length 00:37:35Thanks 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 TWCC101 – Keeping Pets in China, Episode 101 appeared first on Written Chinese.
38 min - TWCC100 – 100 Things We Love About China, Episode 100
This week you can watch our long-awaited video for episode 100, 100 Things We Love About China!
If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question!
Here are our 100 Things We Love About China!People, Companies and Support- 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!
- You can now support us on Patron!
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:15:48Thanks 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- 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 TWCC100 – 100 Things We Love About China, Episode 100 appeared first on Written Chinese.
16 min - BONUS EPISODE 1 – Catching up with the Two White Chicks, Bonus 1
This week we’re doing something a little bit different, and giving you a bonus episode whilst we’re still working on our episode 100!
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…- What we’ve been upto for the last month or so…
- Chongqing tourist site creates ‘pervert’s paradise’ with open-air toilets with no ceiling
- Woman gives birth on street, passersby shocked as newborn smacks down hard on pavement
- Our word of the week is ‘bonus point’ 加分 (jiā fēn)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:21:35Thanks 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 BONUS EPISODE 1 – Catching up with the Two White Chicks, Bonus 1 appeared first on Written Chinese.
11 min - TWCC99 – All About Chengdu, Episode 99
This week our question comes from Caitlyn, who asks us “Can you tell me a bit about Chengdu?”
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…- China has built a super adorable solar farm that’s shaped like a panda
- Update: Men have already taken over Shenzhen’s ‘women-only’ subway carriages
- Ofo begins turning its bicycles into advertising space with cute new Minion-themed bikes
- Caitlyn’s Question
- A bit of info about Chengdu and Sichuan Province
- Nora’s take on ‘China’s Chengdu: 10 Reasons to Visit Sichuan’s Capital City‘
- Our word of the week is ‘panda’ 熊猫 (xióng māo)
- DON’T FORGET TO CLAIM YOUR FREE WRITTEN CHINESE DICTIONARY FLASHCARDS! Use the promocode ‘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!
- Check our new desktop reader from Loqu8.
- Send us a Voicemail!
- Visit us and give us a ‘like’ on our Two White Chicks Facebook page!
Episode Length 00:48:18Thanks 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 TWCC99 – All About Chengdu, Episode 99 appeared first on Written Chinese.
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