过年赏鱼,讨个好兆头!Which place is auspicious for the Lunar New Year, and where the kids can explore and experience? The S.E.A. Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa! Meet Rooster Hogfish, Hammerhead Shark, Sea Dragon and Manta Ray – …
Continue ReadingMID AUTUMN ADVENTURE 月儿圆圆,月饼甜甜
We check out the Mid Autumn Festival celebrations at Singapore’s gorgeous Gardens By The Bay. What’s in it for you and your kids? Follow us to find out, and pick up some Mandarin on the …
Continue ReadingPET FROG NOT 宠物青蛙我不要!
To market, to market, to buy a pet frog…Witness the pandemonium when I thought the kids could have an unusual pet from the wet market. Watch to see how market Mandarin rocks : )
Continue ReadingDON’T GIVE AWAY THE 豆花水: 5 TIPS FOR A FREE CHINESE LESSON AT THE HAWKER CENTRE
Why waste that trip to the hawker centre when you can get more than a plate of char kway teow? Here are some tips on how to practice Mandarin with the little one, while bonding …
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Where do you find play-spiration? Inspiration on what and how to play and say with your child! I find inspiration everywhere. In this video, Jaymee and I check out Times Bookstores’ latest concept store at …
Continue ReadingGONG XI BIRDY 鸟语花香贺新岁
The Bird Park isn’t the most obvious place to celebrate the Lunar new Year, but Jaymee and I had a blast revisiting Singapore’s Jurong Bird Park. Why not? Even Amigo the parrot can speak Mandarin!
Continue ReadingGONG XI FA CAI 2016 恭喜恭喜新年好!
We ring in the Year of the Monkey by exploring the Singapore Zoo. 39 different species of monkeys who feel very, very special this Lunar New Year. 庆新年,学华语!
Continue ReadingCAT MUSEUM ADVENTURE (PART 1)
An excursion to Singapore’s Cat Museum presents an opportunity to pick up some Chinese words. Watch out for the paw-ful surprise at the end!
Continue ReadingWho’s Afraid of Chinese? Hint: Grab An App
“What if I say the wrong thing to her?” “What if my pronunciation is not spot on?” These are some of the biggest fears parents have when it comes to speaking Mandarin to their children. …
Continue ReadingChinese For Haircut
Baby needs a haircut every now and then. Check out how I weave some Chinese into such a routine activity, so the language fits right into Jaymee’s daily life. Also, you can practice each time …
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