"When I decided to start studying Mandarin all my friends asked me why on earth I wanted to study such a difficult language. It’s not an easy question to answer. People study the language for all kinds of different reasons."
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
Monday, 23 November 2009
Only bad memories of Chinese lessons stay
"I appreciated the value of Mandarin only when studying in the United States, when my non-Chinese friends saw that I was able to communicate with people from China and Taiwan."
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Learning Chinese by rote a mistake
"the way to correct this was to get children interested in the language, regardless of their linguistic ability, he said, because, with interest in the language, they will have it for life."
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Monday, 9 November 2009
Giving away FREE* cute Japanese Iwako erasers
Brand new Xihaha Online Chinese Bookshop website http://www.xihaha.co.uk/
Giving away FREE* cute Japanese Iwako erasers with single order over £10!
Giving away FREE* cute Japanese Iwako erasers with single order over £10!
Friday, 6 November 2009
Xihaha Ltd distribute cute Japanese Erasers in the UK
London November 6, 2009 - Xihaha Ltd (http://www.xihaha.co.uk/) has launched its first range of stationery products - the popular Iwako erasers from Japan.
Trading as Fun Art Online (http://www.funartonline.com/), they offer a wide selection of made in Japan luxury erasers with design ranging from animals, food to toys. The miniature character erasers can be taken apart and reassembled, making it fun for children to use as stationery, a toy to play with and to improve their manual dexterity.
The unique erasers are made of environment-friendly styrene resin and the coloured powder is kneaded safely into the eraser materials. The safety of Iwako erasers is proved by certificate of analysis, which is carried out under JAB (JAPAN ACCREDITATION BOARD) criteria. Therefore, are safe for children to handle, even if they were to lick the eraser accidentally (* not recommended for those below 3 year old due to small parts).
These collectable erasers are ideal presents for children. "Children would love to have cupcake or helicopter erasers as rewards! This fun erasers are excellent gifts for children during birthday parties," said Chooi-Huey Ng, the executive director of Xihaha Ltd. ” We intend to bring the full range of Iwako erasers into the UK by early 2010 and make them available across the UK. We are also keen to work with stationers, gifts and collectable retailers in the UK."
The premium eraser is competitively priced at 99 pence per piece with FREE UK shipping if the total purchase is over £10. "Christmas is around the corner! The creative character eraser would make perfect Christmas stocking filler too," added Chooi-Huey.
About Xihaha Ltd:
Xihaha Ltd (http://www.xihaha.co.uk/) was established in January 2007 and it is the first online chinese bookshop for children in the UK. Xihaha caters for children aged 0 to 16 years, and aim to help them learn Chinese using books, CDs/VCDs/DVDs, and computer softwares. Their product ranges cover traditional and simplified Chinese with English translations including developed by education experts and award-winning Chinese learning materials.
About Iwako Japan:
Iwako is a renowned eraser manufacturer in Japan, which has been established for more than thirty-five years. More information about Iwako Japan can be found at http://www.iwako.com/
About Fun Art Online:
Fun Art Online is a global distributor and online retailer of Iwako's popular range of unique and creative miniature character erasers in the UK.
For more details, please visit: Fun Art Online http://www.funartonline.com/ or contact them at: 020 8428 0909 (Tel) or 087 0922 3985 (Fax)
Trading as Fun Art Online (http://www.funartonline.com/), they offer a wide selection of made in Japan luxury erasers with design ranging from animals, food to toys. The miniature character erasers can be taken apart and reassembled, making it fun for children to use as stationery, a toy to play with and to improve their manual dexterity.
The unique erasers are made of environment-friendly styrene resin and the coloured powder is kneaded safely into the eraser materials. The safety of Iwako erasers is proved by certificate of analysis, which is carried out under JAB (JAPAN ACCREDITATION BOARD) criteria. Therefore, are safe for children to handle, even if they were to lick the eraser accidentally (* not recommended for those below 3 year old due to small parts).
These collectable erasers are ideal presents for children. "Children would love to have cupcake or helicopter erasers as rewards! This fun erasers are excellent gifts for children during birthday parties," said Chooi-Huey Ng, the executive director of Xihaha Ltd. ” We intend to bring the full range of Iwako erasers into the UK by early 2010 and make them available across the UK. We are also keen to work with stationers, gifts and collectable retailers in the UK."
The premium eraser is competitively priced at 99 pence per piece with FREE UK shipping if the total purchase is over £10. "Christmas is around the corner! The creative character eraser would make perfect Christmas stocking filler too," added Chooi-Huey.
About Xihaha Ltd:
Xihaha Ltd (http://www.xihaha.co.uk/) was established in January 2007 and it is the first online chinese bookshop for children in the UK. Xihaha caters for children aged 0 to 16 years, and aim to help them learn Chinese using books, CDs/VCDs/DVDs, and computer softwares. Their product ranges cover traditional and simplified Chinese with English translations including developed by education experts and award-winning Chinese learning materials.
About Iwako Japan:
Iwako is a renowned eraser manufacturer in Japan, which has been established for more than thirty-five years. More information about Iwako Japan can be found at http://www.iwako.com/
About Fun Art Online:
Fun Art Online is a global distributor and online retailer of Iwako's popular range of unique and creative miniature character erasers in the UK.
For more details, please visit: Fun Art Online http://www.funartonline.com/ or contact them at: 020 8428 0909 (Tel) or 087 0922 3985 (Fax)
Tuesday, 3 November 2009
Chinese Children Story in Cantonese
Xihaha Chinese Children Story in Cantonese
《三分鍾童真世界》 - 廣東話
Exclusively in Xihaha Online Bookshop.
Click here to listen to chinese children stories in cantonese.
A Blessing In Disquise
《三分鍾童真世界》- 塞翁失馬
The Goose Laying Golden Egg
《三分鍾童真世界》- 生金蛋的鵝
The Frog and The Turtle
《三分鍾童真世界》- 井底之蛙
The Greedy Dog
《三分鍾童真世界》- 貪心的小狗
The Monkey and The Fisherman
《三分鍾童真世界》- 猴子捕魚
Thomas Alva Eddison
《三分鍾童真世界》-愛迪生
Note: The Chinese Children Stories in Cantonese was previously broadcasted by Spectrum Radio
《三分鍾童真世界》 - 廣東話
Exclusively in Xihaha Online Bookshop.
Click here to listen to chinese children stories in cantonese.
A Blessing In Disquise
《三分鍾童真世界》- 塞翁失馬
The Goose Laying Golden Egg
《三分鍾童真世界》- 生金蛋的鵝
The Frog and The Turtle
《三分鍾童真世界》- 井底之蛙
The Greedy Dog
《三分鍾童真世界》- 貪心的小狗
The Monkey and The Fisherman
《三分鍾童真世界》- 猴子捕魚
Thomas Alva Eddison
《三分鍾童真世界》-愛迪生
Note: The Chinese Children Stories in Cantonese was previously broadcasted by Spectrum Radio
Sunday, 1 November 2009
Iwako Erasers - Free Gift!
Available in Xihaha Online Bookshop as collectable, IWAKO, a unique and creative Japanese premium brand erasers!
The IWAKO erasers come in different unique designs, ranging from food, animals, toys, cars to desserts! They are made from environmentally friendly styrene resin and can be used safely by children – it is safe even if they were to lick the eraser accidentally. The children can also have fun taking the eraser apart and putting it back together (*not recommended for children below 3 years old).
Between 1st to 30th November 2009, customers who spend a minimum of £10* in a single purchase from Xihaha online bookshop will receive one free IWAKO eraser of your choice**.
Source: http://www.xihaha.co.uk/
The IWAKO erasers come in different unique designs, ranging from food, animals, toys, cars to desserts! They are made from environmentally friendly styrene resin and can be used safely by children – it is safe even if they were to lick the eraser accidentally. The children can also have fun taking the eraser apart and putting it back together (*not recommended for children below 3 years old).
Between 1st to 30th November 2009, customers who spend a minimum of £10* in a single purchase from Xihaha online bookshop will receive one free IWAKO eraser of your choice**.
Free Gift (6 types chinese food erasers) for November 2009
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 Iwako Pork Noddle Eraser |  Iwako Ramen Eraser |  Iwako Fried Rice Eraser |
 Iwako Chinese Bun Eraser |  Iwako Siu Mai Eraser |  Iwako Dumpling Eraser |
Source: http://www.xihaha.co.uk/
New Products for Young Learner (Let's Sing Mandarin by Xiong Huali)
Let's Sing Mandarin 1, 2 & 3 by Xiong Huali
Let's Sing Mandarin (Xiong Huali) series promotes the learning of Chinese as a second or foreign language through songs now available in the UK!
Singing greatly enhances the learning of a language and is instrumental in engaging all children.
This results to greater language acquisition and production. Songs are task based. Also incorporates other approaches to language-teaching, such as total physical response, inquiry skills, and multiple intelligence.
Souce: http://www.xihaha.co.uk/?=xihahablog.blogspot
Let's Sing Mandarin (Xiong Huali) series promotes the learning of Chinese as a second or foreign language through songs now available in the UK!
Singing greatly enhances the learning of a language and is instrumental in engaging all children.
This results to greater language acquisition and production. Songs are task based. Also incorporates other approaches to language-teaching, such as total physical response, inquiry skills, and multiple intelligence.
Souce: http://www.xihaha.co.uk/?=xihahablog.blogspot
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