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3 Top Tips on How to Haggle Like a Pro in China

How to master haggling in China? Written by Juliette Pitt I’m sure if you’ve been to China, you would have experienced haggling. Haggling is part of Chinese culture and like any great skill you might need some practice before you can master the art of it! So here are three top tips to help you …

28 Apr 2021

The New HSK Examination System

The New HSK Examination System Written by Juliette Pitt We have a huge announcement…the HSK System is GOING TO CHANGE! But don’t panic; this pocket guide will hopefully inform you about the new system and on what you should do. What Do We Know So Far? ‘Three Stages and Nine Levels’ Announced in May 2020 …

8 Apr 2021

How to Network in Chinese?

Your Pocket Guide to Networking in China Written by Juliette Pitt Networking is very important for any student or professional who wants to make the most of their time in China. As the saying goes, good “guan xi” (connections or networking) is essential to doing long-term, profitable business or having a good career in China. …

26 Mar 2021

Student Experience

First Time Student Experience with Hutong Online Classes Written by Juliette Pitt Working for Hutong School I was kindly given some free lessons to try out their new system for online classes. Today I’m going to share my experience with you in a hope to inspire future or past students to sign up to Hutong’s …

22 Mar 2021

How to Give a Presentation in Chinese?

From the Beginning to the End: How to Give the Perfect Presentation in Chinese Written by Juliette Pitt Giving a presentation can be nerve-racking in any language, especially if it is in Chinese! But not to worry, you’ve come to the right place, here are a couple of tips that can help you guide you …

11 Mar 2021

Staying focused at home

All my fellow workers working from home manifest yourselves! How long have you been working from home? It’s been over 9 months for me. It was all nice and games in the first few weeks, am I right? We got to stay at home, wake up later, didn’t have to put on working clothes or …

8 Mar 2021