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Cliff

@Ottontarion

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Canadian expat in China

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About me

Canadian

Lives in Beijing

Speaks English and bits of french, less spanish and learning Mandarin

Registration: 23 July 2010

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Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
13 years ago
AnewWorld-DDS

Shopping for household necessities by AnewWorld-DDS

Hi There, I have been in Beijing for 4 days now. IÂ’m still trying to get my feet on the ground or find out which way is up... IÂ’m looking for a place where i can buy household linen like: Bedding- sheets, pillowcases Bathroom bits - towels, bath ...

Cliff

For bed sheets and pillow cases... If your close to the Euro Plaza, there is a store inside (4th floor I think) with some pretty reasonable discounts on bedding. I would only attempt it if your close to the Shunyi area because the colours may ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
13 years ago
spiribizki

They're offering 130,000RMB / month....what do you say? by spiribizki

Hi friends, I have been offered to relocate to Beijing for 3-4 years with my three kids and wife (family of 5). The company would be paying for the house and the international school and 130000 RMB per month after tax (plus the trip back home once ...

Cliff

It sounds like you will be fine with that salary depending on how you and your family spends money. I Beijing you could spend 1k (extrapolating based on experience) a day in food with a family of 5 if you eat out as much as I did when I arrived. ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
13 years ago
gemsoady

Wangjing District?? by gemsoady

Hey everyone, Im due to move over to Beijing in 5 weeks time. Originally I was going to be living in Beijing but the school im working for has had to find alternative accommodation. Im now movin to Wangjing District. Any info people can give me ...

Cliff

Assuming its the Wangjing in Beijing, I am familiar with it. I have lived and work around that area... also cabs tend to drop me off at the wrong places (likely my bad directions) so I get a chance to do lots of sightseeing :) What can you say.. ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion created a thread
13 years ago

Most Useful IPad or IPhone Apps

Hi, Just starting a thread on IPad or IPhone apps that help with life in Beijing. You would think that after being here for about a year I would have gathered a large number... but nope :) So far what I have found useful is: Beijing Taxi Guide - ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Ottontarion

Web search that has directions in chinese for stores and markets by Ottontarion

Does anyone know of a good web site designed for mobiles that I can use to search for shops, stores, markets, etc.. and has addresses written in Chinese that I can show a taxi driver? Big request I know :D I am currently using localnoodles.com to ...

Cliff

I really like the send to mobile phone option from mobilenative.com especially the English and Chinese directions. Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Ottontarion

Web search that has directions in chinese for stores and markets by Ottontarion

Does anyone know of a good web site designed for mobiles that I can use to search for shops, stores, markets, etc.. and has addresses written in Chinese that I can show a taxi driver? Big request I know :D I am currently using localnoodles.com to ...

Cliff

Thanks for the links. I'll give them both a dry run this weekend :) Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Ottontarion

Web search that has directions in chinese for stores and markets by Ottontarion

Does anyone know of a good web site designed for mobiles that I can use to search for shops, stores, markets, etc.. and has addresses written in Chinese that I can show a taxi driver? Big request I know :D I am currently using localnoodles.com to ...

Cliff

I think I found one that matched my criteria - the same one I used when visiting Beijing. cityfu.com/beijing/ I have tried this with a few more basic stores and it worked :p The only issue is that its not so comprehensive but it has a search, ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion created a thread
14 years ago

Web search that has directions in chinese for stores and markets

Does anyone know of a good web site designed for mobiles that I can use to search for shops, stores, markets, etc.. and has addresses written in Chinese that I can show a taxi driver? Big request I know :D I am currently using localnoodles.com to ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Ottontarion

Software Package for Learning Mandarin by Ottontarion

Can anyone recommend a software package for learning Mandarin Chinese? I have seen high praise for Rosetta Stone. I would like to take a course but will probably need to wait a few months before I can make the time for some night lessons.

Cliff

Rosetta Stone is ok, I bought it before I came to Beijing. I have completed all 3 levels 2 times through, I would say its a good way to get an introduction, but I'm not very impressed as far as being able to speak. It helped sure, but I think ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Ottontarion

Software Package for Learning Mandarin by Ottontarion

Can anyone recommend a software package for learning Mandarin Chinese? I have seen high praise for Rosetta Stone. I would like to take a course but will probably need to wait a few months before I can make the time for some night lessons.

Cliff

If you are in Guangzhou, I could teach you! way much better than those apps. haha... :D:) I would learn much more that way too but the 200 trillion kms between Beijing and Guangzhou would be a killer commute :P Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Liainasia

what to bring vs. what to buy in beijing? by Liainasia

Hi, all, I am moving to Beijing from the U.S. at the end of August, and I'm trying to determine what things I need to pack and bring with me, versus what to buy when I arrive. Should I bring, for example, linens and towels, or wait to buy them ...

Cliff

A couple of other things to think about bringing: 1) good map of Beijing in English 2) cell phone with gps that is not locked to a carrier (iphones are available in china but lack wifi right now) or a gps with maps of Beijing 3) Coffee if you can - ... Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion replied to a thread
14 years ago
Ottontarion

Software Package for Learning Mandarin by Ottontarion

Can anyone recommend a software package for learning Mandarin Chinese? I have seen high praise for Rosetta Stone. I would like to take a course but will probably need to wait a few months before I can make the time for some night lessons.

Cliff

Any recommendation on an electronic english to mandarin dictionary and where I could pick one up would be welcome as well. Read More

Cliff
Ottontarion created a thread
14 years ago

Software Package for Learning Mandarin

Can anyone recommend a software package for learning Mandarin Chinese? I have seen high praise for Rosetta Stone. I would like to take a course but will probably need to wait a few months before I can make the time for some night lessons. Read More