Your Pronunciation Very Good
We’ve started taking Mandarin lessons. I’ve never been good at languages but I’m enjoying learning Mandarin. One thing’s for sure, it’s not easy!! But our teacher has been great and very encouraging. The title of this post is something she says to us often – which amuses me because I know I sound ridiculous! :-)
We’ve been here for 7 weeks now but it feels like it’s been much longer. I guess that means we’ve settled in quite well! A few more snippets of life here:
On the Star Ferry from where we live in Tsim Sha Tsui across the harbour to Central. A quick 10 minute journey and nice break from taking the underground subway :-)
Finding time to relax – definitely what weekends are for!
I’ve always been a BIG fan of mochi. This is my favourite place to get my mochi fix – freshly handmade everyday and the flavours are just amazing:
The weather has started to turn warm and humid – it’s been about 2°4C when I get to work in the mornings. There’s a park just in front of my building, which provides just enough serenity before heading into a busy day.
I’m always intrigued by what’s served at these corner hawker-style places.
So, what do you fancy? :-)
April 17th, 2011 at 5:32 am
Can you tell us where your kids go each day while you are at work? I would lI’ve to hear about childcare/preschool/primary school!
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jhoanna Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Hi Abby! Yes, the girls both go to school here in HK. My eldest is in Year 2 so goes the full day and my youngest goes to a Pre-school, which is half-day every weekday. I’ll be sure to write about their experiences too!
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April 17th, 2011 at 7:07 pm
You sound well settled in your new home! Good luck on the mandarin language learning. It should be easy once you set you mind on it.
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jhoanna Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 2:50 pm
Thank you Christy! Also handy to have a flash card app on the iphone :-)
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April 19th, 2011 at 11:02 am
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jhoanna Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Thank you! That’s so kind of you! I hope to try out your gingerbread the next time I’m in NSW :-)
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April 20th, 2011 at 12:49 am
What a wonderful experience that you are doing! What do you do? If I understand the work in one of those majestic skyscrapers … Who knows how it feels to be inside! Best wishes to all the best to you and your wonderful family. Happy Easter.
P.S. If you have time and desire, take a ride in my blog: http://www.creazioni-spiritolibero.blogspot.com
Hello Stefania
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jhoanna Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Thanks Stefania! I’m currently working as an IT Consultant here in HK. Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter too!
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April 20th, 2011 at 9:04 am
mmm soft chicken bone sounds yummy.
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jhoanna Reply:
April 25th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
And only for $5HK!!
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