Rachel Kanev

Mandarin studies led me to China where I met my husband. I work in the Chinese department of Goldsmiths and am bringing up my son trilingually. Languages have shaped my life in the strangest of ways.

📍 London

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Learning Mandarin: 6 Steps to Eating Out in Chinese

Learning Mandarin Chinese for eating out? From where to eat, the restaurant menu, table manners and etiquettes to Chinese dishes and how to split the bills.

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The Ultimate Guide to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrate Mid Autumn Festival and learn Mandarin! Traditional Chinese praise and worship, Moon Goddess myths and legends, outdoor lanterns and mooncake!

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Top 10 Best Movies to Learn Chinese

Want to learn Chinese? Learn Mandarin through Chinese movies - action films, martial arts movies, rom coms, animated cartoons or the best fantasy movies!

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7 Ways to Learn Chinese and Find Love

Single Chinese language learner looking for love? Matchmakers, good chat-up lines and online dating sites, find love and romance whilst learning Mandarin!

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China Travel: 10 Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Learn Chinese

Love 'em or hate 'em, trials and tribulations are all part of the Chinese language learning journey. From greetings and Chinese names to Chinese food menus and check-in desks, here are 10 ways to use your Mandarin skills during your China travels!

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The Mandarin Learner’s Guide to Haggling: 10 Keys to Success

The best ways to save money as a Mandarin learner and haggler? Feign disinterest, be polite and use good Chinese bartering words - the key to success!