Whilst many of you back home in Australia still picture me frantically trying to learn as much Putonghua (Mandarin Chinese)as possible before my arrival here...just hold that image...it hasn't changed :-)
When I am on my own I can speak some basics to help with general things about town...BUT...I feel somewhat itimidated when I am around my Chinese friends. There is no reason to as they are so kind and helpful and have never laughed at my attempts at speaking their language...but I get very shy.
Today it was Lily to the rescue. Lily is a Chinese English teacher at my school and we share an office. She very kindly offered to teach me Putonghua and today was my first lesson in "Essential Chinese" :-) SUCH AS....
It has been really annoying me that when I go into a restaurant, I did not know how to ask for something mild..(some of the dishes here literally almost dissolve the lining all the way down from your nostrils to your stomach) Just kidding...but they are hot..Now I can order more confidently...YAY!
But really. It is very kind of Lily to teach me..she does not have to. She knew I was keen to learn more and just offered to help me out. For that, I am extremely grateful:-)
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