Talking About Family

In China, people often ask about their friends’ parents or children during conversations to show respect and concern, and people asked are normally pleased about this. Therefore, talking about family is an important aspect of conversation.

Getting a Haircut

Most hotels that foreigners stay at have hair salons.Guests can either make an appointment or just stop in to get their hair cut. A person can also get their hair cut at a salon along the streets. The salons on the streets are of variable skill and quality,so prices vary as well.

Talking About Weather

Beijing has a typical temperate and monsoonal climate with four clearly distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for sightseeing. Beijing’s autumn, in particular, is well-known as “Golden Fall” because of its cool and fresh air. Mike is talking about Beijing’s weather with his Chinese friend Lili.

A letter

Learn the basic format of a Chinese letter.

Mailing a letter

Learn common expressions about mailing a letter.