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Communication Breakdown: or, Why You Should Learn A Few Words Before Going Abroad

March 21st, 2013 by Dexter

After a cramped but enjoyable overnight train journey from Hong Kong, my friend and I exited the train and found ourselves in the centre of the Centre Kingdom: Beijing. We were on the first leg of our Chinese adventure, and our spirits couldn't have been higher.

First things first, we needed to book a ticket for the next leg of our journey, from Beijing to Guilin. The ticket booking system in China is wonderfully arcane, and requires a significant amount of pre-planning to navigate su... Read More »

First Tutors Releases New Languages Site

March 4th, 2009 by

First Tutors has today released a new website catering to customers seeking language lessons. So, whether you're learning Arabic or Mandarin to name but a couple, this is a great place to look.

We've launched this site following user feedback that it can be difficult to find teachers giving lessons in languages beyond the boundaries of the school curriculum, whether for personal or professional purposes. We'd appreciate your ... Read More »

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