Recently my Chinese tutor heard a song that reminded her of a major turning point in her life. She told me about it and I thought it was a beautiful story, well worth sharing. You will find a Continue Reading
God and the Snail 上帝和蝸牛 in Chinese
A young Taiwanese friend recently shared this Chinese parable with me. It all starts with being asked to take a snail for a walk... but first, some useful vocabulary: Now, what can Continue Reading
Fishing in the Swamp 在沼澤裡釣魚 in Chinese
I will go almost anywhere with my husband I have told my husband I will go with him anywhere ... except the Amazon jungle. Our vacation in Belize has confirmed to me that this is a good decision on my Continue Reading
Squirrels Racing on My Roof 松鼠在屋頂上賽跑 in Chinese
Squirrels are one kind of wild animal that is not having any trouble adapting to human civilization. Personally, I am conflicted about squirrels. On one hand they are cute. On the other hand, they are Continue Reading
The Squirrels Hold a Meeting 松鼠開會 in Chinese
How to get your Chinese tutor to tell you a good story As I was driving my Chinese tutor out to lunch a few weeks ago, a squirrel ran by. She proceeded to tell me about a Secret Society of the Continue Reading
If You Forget to Set Your Alarm 如果你忘了設定鬧鐘 in Chinese
It all begins in the morning... One thing leads to another, but you do have choices along the way! Here is a humorous look at what might happen if you forget to set your alarm. But first, some Continue Reading
