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Chinese & English Names - 54 views

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Chinese Name Chinese Mandarin

shared by Martin Burrett on 27 Oct 11 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 27 Oct 11

Get your Chinese name based on your English name free, with over 6,000 English names translated into Chinese. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Get your Chinese name based on your English name free, with over 6,000 English names translated into Chinese. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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FluentU - 71 views

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Mandarin Chinese video languages

shared by Martin Burrett on 19 Dec 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 19 Dec 12

This is a wonderfully designed site to learn Mandarin Chinese. It uses a huge collection of Chinese TV programmes and movie clips with interactive and dual-language subtitles. Click on a Chinese character is see the translation and hear the pronunciation. You can set your ability level and also what sort of media you are interested in. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a wonderfully designed site to learn Mandarin Chinese. It uses a huge collection of Chinese TV programmes and movie clips with interactive and dual-language subtitles. Click on a Chinese character is see the translation and hear the pronunciation. You can set your ability level and also what sort of media you are interested in. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Mandarin Tools - 61 views

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Mandarin Chinese Chinese Culture Chinese Name Pinyin dictionary mfl language

shared by Martin Burrett on 21 Aug 11 - Cached

Martin Burrett on 21 Aug 11

I've been using this site for almost 10 years. It's not sophisticated, but it has a vast collect of Mandarin and Chinese cultural resource. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+&+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I've been using this site for almost 10 years. It's not sophisticated, but it has a vast collect of Mandarin and Chinese cultural resource. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+&+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+&+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Chinese Culture: Customs & Traditions of China - 7 views

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Culture includes religion, food, style, language, marriage, music, morals and many other things that make up how a group acts and interacts.
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Currently, there are only five official religions. Any religion other than Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Protestantism are illegal, even though the Chinese constitution states that people are allowed freedom of religion.
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There are seven major groups of dialects of the Chinese language, which each have their own variations,
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Among the main styles of Chinese cooking are Cantonese, which features stir-fried dishes, and Szechuan, which relies heavily on use of peanuts, sesame paste and ginger and is known for its spiciness.
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depict spiritual figures of Buddhism,
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Many musical instruments are integral to Chinese culture,
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Eastern-style martial arts were also developed in China, and it is the birthplace of kung fu. This fighting technique is based on animal movements and was created in the mid-1600s, according to Black Belt Magazine.
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The largest festival — also called the Spring Festival — marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. It falls between mid-January and mid-February and is a time to honor ancestors. During the 15-day celebration, the Chinese do something every day to welcome the new year, such as eat rice congee and mustard greens to cleanse the body, according to the 
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Mandarin Chinese Pinyin Chart with Audio - Yabla Chinese - 38 views

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Mandarin pinyin Chinese language mfl

shared by Martin Burrett on 22 Feb 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 22 Feb 12

A useful Mandarin resource. This Pinyin chart has audio so you can listen to each pronunciation with different tones. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A useful Mandarin resource. This Pinyin chart has audio so you can listen to each pronunciation with different tones. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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PinYinPal - 23 views

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Mandarin Pinyin Chinese app ipad

shared by Martin Burrett on 29 Jul 13 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 29 Jul 13

This is a great game app for learning Chinese Pinyin, simplified Chinese and Mandarin. Play the Scrabble-like game by arranging your tiles on the board to form Pinyin words. Choose a character and the correct meaning to gain extra points. Play against friends on the web. Download the app at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinyinpal-only-free-mandarin/id573873383 http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great game app for learning Chinese Pinyin, simplified Chinese and Mandarin. Play the Scrabble-like game by arranging your tiles on the board to form Pinyin words. Choose a character and the correct meaning to gain extra points. Play against friends on the web. Download the app at <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinyinpal-only-free-mandarin/id573873383" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pinyinpal-only-free-mandarin/id573873383</a> <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Nian-Story of A Chinese Monster 年 - YouTube - 19 views

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Chinese New Year Chinese history

shared by Martin Burrett on 26 Aug 13 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 26 Aug 13

A high production YouTube video of the Chinese New Year legend of Nian - the monster that returns each year unless it is scared away with fireworks and firecrackers. The CGI cartoon is in Mandarin with English subtitles. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A high production YouTube video of the Chinese New Year legend of Nian - the monster that returns each year unless it is scared away with fireworks and firecrackers. The CGI cartoon is in Mandarin with English subtitles. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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i2Pinyin - Online Chinese Pinyin Input Method - 33 views

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Mandarin Chinese pinyin keyboard

shared by Martin Burrett on 26 Nov 11 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 26 Nov 11

A useful online keyboard to input Chinese Pinyin, even when no other imput software. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A useful online keyboard to input Chinese Pinyin, even when no other imput software. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Primary School Chinese - 39 views

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primary Chinese Mandarin language languages mfl China

shared by Martin Burrett on 24 Jan 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 24 Jan 12

This is a great set of language resources and games for learning Mandarin Chinese. Topic range from greeting, family, eating, parts of the body and more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a great set of language resources and games for learning Mandarin Chinese. Topic range from greeting, family, eating, parts of the body and more. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Primary Languages - Mandarin - 35 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...mandarin

languages Mandarin Chinese vocabulary games

shared by Martin Burrett on 20 Dec 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 20 Dec 12

The BBC Primary Mandarin site is a wonderful place to begin learning Mandarin Chinese with videos and other resources. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The BBC Primary Mandarin site is a wonderful place to begin learning Mandarin Chinese with videos and other resources. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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The Story of HanZi - 1 of 2 - 21 views

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Chinese Mandarin characters

shared by Martin Burrett on 20 May 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 20 May 12

First of two great YouTube Playlists with over 200 explanations of how Chinese characters have evolved over time. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">First of two great YouTube Playlists with over 200 explanations of how Chinese characters have evolved over time. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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http://www.thechinesestaffroom.com/games/bignumbers.swf - 19 views

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Mandarin Chinese number

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A lovely resource to learn and practise Chinese numbers by listening to the Mandarin and typing the correct answers on the keypad. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A lovely resource to learn and practise Chinese numbers by listening to the Mandarin and typing the correct answers on the keypad. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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nciku - Online English Chinese Dictionary, Learn Chinese Mandarin Online - 19 views

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Chinese Mandarin dictionary language translation characters

shared by Martin Burrett on 28 Jun 11 - Cached

Martin Burrett on 28 Jun 11

A superb Mandarin-English dictionary site. Draw characters to input and search results have pictures. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+&+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A superb Mandarin-English dictionary site. Draw characters to input and search results have pictures. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+&+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+&+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Confucius Institute Online - 34 views

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Mandarin Chinese Culture languages

shared by Martin Burrett on 29 May 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 29 May 12

A useful website for finding out about China and learning Mandarin for children and adults. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A useful website for finding out about China and learning Mandarin for children and adults. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Kids Chinese Podcast - 24 views

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Mandarin Chinese podcast audio mfl language languages

shared by Martin Burrett on 31 Oct 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 31 Oct 12

This is a superb site for finding downloadable podcast for kids to learn Mandarin. Not all the resources are free, but there are lots of really useful resource that are, including over a hundred audio files lessons and for learning pinyin. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a superb site for finding downloadable podcast for kids to learn Mandarin. Not all the resources are free, but there are lots of really useful resource that are, including over a hundred audio files lessons and for learning pinyin. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Visualising China - 76 views

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China history photo photography

shared by Martin Burrett on 24 Jan 13 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 24 Jan 13

This site provides a photo archive of 100 years of Chinese history from 1850-1950. Search by location, event, date and much more. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This site provides a photo archive of 100 years of Chinese history from 1850-1950. Search by location, event, date and much more. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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The Story of HanZi - 2 of 2 - 20 views

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shared by Martin Burrett on 20 May 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 20 May 12

Second of two great YouTube Playlists with over 200 explanations of how Chinese characters have evolved over time. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Second of two great YouTube Playlists with over 200 explanations of how Chinese characters have evolved over time. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Mandarin Games - 32 views

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shared by Martin Burrett on 22 Aug 11 - Cached

Martin Burrett on 22 Aug 11

A great site for learning Mandarin with fun games. Some of the instructions are in Chinese. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A great site for learning Mandarin with fun games. Some of the instructions are in Chinese. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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Chinese vocabulary - 56 views

www.poissonrouge.com/schoolofchinese

Mandarin vocabulary language mfl

shared by Martin Burrett on 15 May 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 15 May 12

A well made Mandarin resource for kids. Choose a topic page then hover over the objects to see the characters and pinyin and hear the pronunciation. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A well made Mandarin resource for kids. Choose a topic page then hover over the objects to see the characters and pinyin and hear the pronunciation. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture</a></div>

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MYLO: a new way to learn languages - 84 views

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languages French Spanish German Chinese Mandarin mfl

shared by Martin Burrett on 30 Aug 12 - No Cached

Martin Burrett on 30 Aug 12

A fabulous language site with sections for French, Spanish, German and Chinese. Learn language topics and play quizzes to test what you have learnt. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Languages%2C+Culture+%26+International+Projects

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A fabulous language site with sections for French, Spanish, German and Chinese. Learn language topics and play quizzes to test what you have learnt. <a href="http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Languages%2C+Culture+%26+International+Projects" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Languages%2C+Culture+%26+International+Projects</a></div>

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