Legend has it that mapo tofu emerged sometime during the Qing dynasty at the central Chengdu restaurant of a couple named Chen, which became famous for the unique way it served tofu. The name...
Non-binary Pronouns in different languages
These days, it is increasingly common to introduce yourself with your pronouns, ask for somebody else’s pronouns, or make your pronouns a permanent part of your email signature. In New Hampshire, gender non-binary people can get an X classification on their driver’s license as a gender indicates, rather than M or F.
Why learning Chinese is now more important than ever
This time a few months ago, the average American was accustomed to talking mostly about domestic news, particularly the primary election season. That feels like years ago. But now, as we see the world constantly changing before our eyes, we’re also beginning to talk more and more about the world beyond our borders. And these days, China is always in the news.
Why American Chinese Food is Finally Starting to Taste More Chinese?
Chicken lo mein, crab rangoons, and beef and broccoli. These are some of the staple dishes we all know and love to call “Chinese food.” But is it, actually?
Discovering Chinese Culture
I am excited to be writing my first blog post for One World Language School! Given that it’s the beginning of a new year, I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you all a little bit about myself before getting into some other topics.