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Regarding the verbs for different types of sports, which one should I use for which sport?

This is a common question, as in English we generally same someone plays a sport, but the verbs vary in Mandarin. An easy way to remember the correct verb for the corresponding sport is to think about the ex...
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Answered by Zoe C. Mandarin tutor
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Describe what leisure activities you enjoy on the weekend

This will require you focussing on three main points. The main thing you need to be careful of is accuracy of characters, so stick to simple topics. You'll be amazed by how much you can develop out of one ac...
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Answered by Georgia J. Mandarin tutor
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Describe your family (5 marks)

Five marks requires five main points with detail and development . In simpler terms, make each new point about your family member, and then say something interesting about them. That could be their job, thei...
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Answered by Georgia J. Mandarin tutor
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How to write pretty and easily recognizable characters?

Traditionally, a Tian-Zi notebook is used to help the student in getting used to the balance of Mandarin characters. When practising, I recommend first getting used to writing particular characters like hear...
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Answered by Le L. Mandarin tutor
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Chinese characters seem so overwhelming and unlike any other language, what is the best way for me to learn them?

Chinese characters appear to have little correlation at the start and because there are so many of them, they are hard to get your head round. Repetition is key to learning characters. it seems obvious, but ...
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Answered by Lily M. Mandarin tutor
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