Word of the Day: Usage of Nan (Boy/Male) in Chinese Language

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Courses are offered in 6 levels for Mandarin (Chinese) and Japanese, and 3 levels for Cantonese, all of which can be done during the day, in the early evening or a little later.

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How To Use a Chopsticks Properly: Chopsticks 筷子Etiquette

A lot of people can use Chinese 筷子[kuài zi] (chopsticks), but not necessarily they know the good manners of using筷子[kuài zi]. Today, we are going to talk about筷子[kuài zi] etiquette.

A big taboo of using筷子[kuài zi] is place 筷子[kuài zi] vertically on the bowl. Because it resembles the ritual of incense-burning to the dead. When not using your chopsticks, place them across your bowl or on the chopstick holder.

Also, do not try to use 筷子[kuài zi] to create music with your bowl. Playing with 筷子[kuài zi] is considered bad manners. Actually, it is commonly known as what beggars would do in order to grab attention from passerby.

Moreover, always pick something close to you and try not to dig into the plate and search for a particular ingredient that you like.

Another thing needs to be careful when using筷子[kuài zi] is do not stab food with 筷子[kuài zi] like a spear.

Lastly, try not to drop the chopsticks on the ground. Some elderly people say that it will bring you bad luck while there are some others say that you will be poor if you do so. However, this is a very old tradition. If it happens by accident, just apologize and ask for a replacement.

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Group Language Classes

Group Language Classes

Our group language tutoring services are just like our private language lessons – the only difference is that you will be learning an additional language with your friends, family, or co-workers in a small group of about 2 to 5 people. As with our private language tutoring, the group language syllabus can be focused and tailored to meet your personal learning objectives and needs.

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Business & Cooperate Language Training

KBLSS provides language training for a wide range of business and corporate purposes. Our corporate programs are tailored to suit your business’s individual needs; from one-on-one coaching to group sessions focusing on cultural awareness, we can build classes into your corporate schedule for maximum efficiency. Language training and skills development are an important part of providing opportunities for your employees to improve their productivity and performance.

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Private Language Tutoring

 
If our timetable or location doesn’t suit you, you don’t have to miss out. KBLSS also offers private language tutoring at your preferred time, day, and even location – at our studio, or at your place.
Our private language lessons are perfect if you prefer more individually-focused lessons, or would prefer not to learn a language with others. The individual lesson syllabus can be tailored to your specific learning objectives. These classes provide you with a highly personalized opportunity for learning.

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Word of the Day: Usage of Nu (Girl/Female) in Chinese Language

剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] Paper Cutting

剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] (paper cutting) is the art of cutting paper designs and it has a very long history in China. 剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] has been emerged in China since about the sixth century A. D. and nowadays it still remains popular in China, especially during special events, such as weddings or traditional Chinese New Year Festival.

People use various patterns of剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] to decorate windows, doors, walls, lamps, or mirrors and剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] can also be given as presents as well. It is a way for people to express their wishes of health, luck and prosperity.

There are a lot of different patterns and normally include good meaning characters and Chinese zodiac animals. Moreover, 红色［hóng sè］ (red color) is the most commonly used color. Nowadays, 剪纸 [jĭan zhĭ] art has been evolved in many other countries to adopt to different cultural styles.

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Word of the Day: Usage of TA (She) in Chinese Language

 

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Chinese Culture: Birthday Celebration Longevity Noodle

Nowadays, it is becoming more and more popular to celebrate birthday in western style in China, which normally with wrapped birthday presents and sweet cake with candles. However, traditional Chinese birthday celebration has some distinct customs.

长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) [Longevity noodle] is an indispensable dish in birthday celebrations. Because 面 (miàn) [noodle] is long and continuous in shape, it symbolizes longevity and good health to have noodles in birthday celebrations. While enjoying the delicious长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn), try not to break off the noodle when you are picking up, because the longer it is, the longer it suggests the life will be.

Although长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) is served in various ways in different areas in China, particularly vary between the north and south, it is still a traditional custom to have family members and close friends to eat长寿面 (cháng shòu miàn) and to bring the best wishes of longevity to the person who celebrating his or her birthday.

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