chinagbud
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Beijing
Speaks English fluently, Mandarin a little, still learning
Registration: 01 October 2009
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Software Package for Learning Mandarin by Ottontarion
Can anyone recommend a software package for learning Mandarin Chinese? I have seen high praise for Rosetta Stone. I would like to take a course but will probably need to wait a few months before I can make the time for some night lessons.
Rosetta Stone is ok, I bought it before I came to Beijing. I have completed all 3 levels 2 times through, I would say its a good way to get an introduction, but I'm not very impressed as far as being able to speak. It helped sure, but I think ... Read More
Ugly incident at Shin Kong high end store by ptl
I am wondering if anyone would be interested in publishing a story of a recent ugly event that took place in Shin Kong Place. Just to give you a gist: the event took place at the indoor playground area on the 5th floor of Shin Kong place. My 4-year ...
I would be interested in hearing the other side of the story, usually one-sided details of an event are rarely the truth, no disrespect intended. As far as the shouting from Chinese, um you should be used to that if you have spent any time in ... Read More
Coffee in Beijing is crazy expensive! by chinagbud
I just spent 95rmb on a half pound or less of coffee, does anyone know where I can buy some bulk coffee where I don't have to get a 2nd job to pay for it? I visit Changping and Chaoyang regularly, I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks:)
Yunan coffee, thanks for the help, I will give that a try :) Read More
Coffee in Beijing is crazy expensive!
I just spent 95rmb on a half pound or less of coffee, does anyone know where I can buy some bulk coffee where I don't have to get a 2nd job to pay for it? I visit Changping and Chaoyang regularly, I would greatly appreciate any help, thanks:) Read More
Bringing a car into China by chinagbud
Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I am from California and I am moving to Beijing in January and I was wondering if anyone out there has brought their car with them into China. I've noticed that cars in China are pretty expensive and I'm ...
Thanks for your input everyone, I really appreciate it. It probably isn't economical to bring a car to China, but it would be cool to be the only guy in the country with a Pontiac lol. I guess I will just buy a car when I get there...GM sells more ... Read More
Bringing a car into China
Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I am from California and I am moving to Beijing in January and I was wondering if anyone out there has brought their car with them into China. I've noticed that cars in China are pretty expensive and I'm ... Read More