· Matt and Julia
THE JOURNEY IS OVER
Matt and Julia leave Beijing after their final Mandarin lesson, a trip to Hongqiao Market, a farewell dinner, and a final reflection at Beijing Daxing Airport.
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21 min2024-12THE JOURNEY IS OVERBeijing Farewell: Matt & Julia's China Journey ConcludesIf you'd like to learn Mandarin in Beijing, check out LTL Mandarin School.Bargaining is common in Chinese markets. Be prepared to negotiate prices, but be respectful. It can be a fun, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, experience.Winter, Beijing
31 min2024-12Speaking Chinese in a Beijing Market (after two weeks of study)Beijing Market Mandarin Challenge: A Couple's Language Learning AdventureApple Pay, Google Pay, and Alipay can make daily metro rides in Beijing convenient. Matt and Julia show mobile payment as part of their routine while traveling Learn a few Mandarin phrases for shopping before visiting a market. Matt and Julia try bargaining at Pangu Yuan Market, and using new words helps them practice Winter, Beijing
23 min2024-11LIVING IN BEIJING, CHINA (as a Foreigner) First Week Studying Chinese!Beijing Study Abroad: A Couple's Mandarin JourneyBeijing rush-hour travel can take about 45 minutes for a commute. Matt and Julia plan their trip to language school around that time, and leaving earlier can maOctober weather in Beijing can change through the day. Pack layers for warm sunshine as well as cooler, misty conditions so you are prepared for both.Autumn, Beijing
20 min2024-11WE MOVED TO BEIJING, CHINA (a new start)Beijing Adventure: Learning Mandarin & Living in ChinaAfter six weeks traveling across China, Matt and Julia moved to Beijing to study Mandarin. Their earlier trip also helped them scout locations for possible grouMatt and Julia settle into a home with a local family and begin classes at LTL Language School. They describe the first days as intense, with a lot of informatiAutumn, Beijing
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