Online and incoming homestay Tutors learning Chinese online! Free Online Chinese Courses Learn Chinese online for free! While we offer free online Zoom classes for our online and incoming homestay tutors, we’ve also curated this great list of free self-paced online Chinese courses for anyone to enjoy! Can I learn Chinese myself for free?! Chinese …
Homestay Tutors painting peking opera masks! Peking opera 京剧: jīngjù Today, we are going to learn about Peking opera – a famous theatrical art form which originated in Beijing! Combining music, singing, acrobatics, dance and spectacular costumes, it is recognised as one of the most exciting performance arts in China. First, we will learn about the …
Camp Counsellors enjoying a tea ceremony in Beijing! Chinese Tea Culture 茶文化: cháwénhuà Introduction One of the most famous aspects of Chinese culture is tea drinking, as tea itself is thought to originate in China. Visitors to China can enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at one of the many ancient tea houses, experiencing a tradition …
Chinese Chess 象棋: xiàngqí Today, we are going to learn how to play a popular Chinese board game – Chinese Chess! It actually bears some resemblance to the western game of chess you may be used to, but with a few key differences such as a river running down the middle of the board and placing …
Homestay Tutors cooking zongzi in Shanghai! Making Zongzi 粽子: zòngzi A traditional snack eaten during the Dragon Boat Festival in early summer each year, Zongzi are sticky rice bundles wrapped in bamboo leaves. They have a wide range of fillings depending on the region of China – from savoury roast pork zongzi in Fujian province to …
Homestay Tutors enjoying a painting class in Shanghai! Chinese Brush Painting 水墨画: shuǐmòhuà Introduction Chinese brush painting, a style of watercolour or ink painting, was traditionally one of the “four arts” required to be mastered in order to be considered a true scholar in Tang dynasty China. Painting was typically done onto rice paper or …
Summer Camp Counsellors enjoying a paper cutting class in Beijing! Traditional Paper Cutting 剪纸: jiǎnzhǐ One of the most celebrated Chinese traditional art forms, paper cutting requires skill but surprisingly few materials – perfect for trying yourself at home! While it may seem simple, paper cutting is surprisingly challenging – requiring the artist to both …
Homestay Tutors making dumplings in SHENZHEN! Cooking Dumplings 饺子: jiǎozi Today, we are going to learn how to cook some delicious Chinese dumplings! This is something the Abridge Academy team had a lot of fun trying (and eating!) so we can confirm even complete cooking novices can produce edible results… The importance of dumplings in …
Homestay Tutors enjoying a calligraphy class in Beijing! Chinese Calligraphy 书法: shūfǎ Today, we are going to learn about Chinese calligraphy – one of the most traditional Chinese art forms famous around the world! We will start by learning about the history and styles of Chinese calligraphy, giving you a background understanding of its importance …
