by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 22, 2014 | Chinese, English, Language, Music
Are you ready to be impressed and be inspired? I am totally in awe at the courage of Asian singers. I have wanted to write about this but it took this Malaysian singer, Shila Amzah to make me jump out of bed to start writing. I just have to share this with everyone. ...
by Annie Cook | Mar 25, 2012 | Chinese, Language
Hi. a classmate at our Business Mandarin Intermediate course (商务汉语中级班) had asked me how to add Chinese Han Yu Pin Yin to Chinese characters on the Microsoft Word Document. Here is a quick video lesson for you.
by Hanifa K. Cook | Dec 23, 2011 | Chinese, Language
I am currently attending a course in comprehensive Business Mandarin Course (intermediate) at the Singapore Chinese Instituter Of Commerce and Business. So, am I ready for the challenge? Yes, I am.
by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 11, 2011 | Chinese, English, Language
In my country, it is common to receive letters our mailboxes which are written in at least 3 languages. It is handy to know all the languages!! Here is a typical note from a person looking for a place to rent. It has been written in English and Mandarin. If you read...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 18, 2010 | Chinese, Language
This is the Year Of The Tiger in the Chinese Lunar Calendar. In Mandarin Tiger is called 老虎lao2 hu3。If it is a tigress, it is called 母老虎 mu3 lao2 hu3,母 indicates female. What is more interesting about the term 老虎 is the character 老, which means ‘old’ in...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Jul 22, 2009 | Chinese, English, Language
Have you tried any of the tips I have written on this weblog or website? If you have not, you really have to get started or my efforts will go in vain. Ok, let’s see. You have to decide one thing: you either need tip or advice. I need to clarify. Difference...