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Registration: 19 July 2013

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therooster replied to a thread
11 years ago
zermo

Squash in Beijing by zermo

Hi there, I would like to practice squash in Chaoyang, near GuoMao or Hujialou stations (line 10). Does anyone know where I can go? And are there people interested in playing with me, on a weekly basis? Thanks, Guillaume

therooster

are you still there? I could play around Hujialou on the weekends. Send me a message if you are looking for a beginner-intermediate squash partner Read More

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11 years ago
geenasiedu

Any opinions on the following schools? by geenasiedu

Hello, My family & I will be in Beijing next week to check out the following schools for our girls. I was wondering if there any of you would not mind sharing their experiences or opinions on these schools: 1) Western Academy of Beijing 2) ...

therooster

Beanstalk is not a school, but a kindergarten, right? Read More

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11 years ago
Julie

Places to visit in Beijing by Julie

Hi, For the ones living in Beijing, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Beijing, the tourist sites? How to visit the region ...

therooster

The Hutongs and the Great Wall. Everything else is optional. Read More

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11 years ago
alexcat123

How to sell apartment in Beijing? by alexcat123

Hi there! Could you help me with any info (links, official websites, stories etc) about how a foreigner can sell apartment in Beijing? My situation is as following. I have an apartment in TongZhou. I signed the sale contract and got even a ...

therooster

you should find another agent (you are not legally bound to work with the current one) who knows how to deal with this stuff. Often the foreign banks (for example HSBC) have good contacts, because they finance most of the foreigners who purchase ... Read More

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11 years ago
Aghaei

Looking for job in China by Aghaei

hello dears I am a mechanical engineer and have 6 years experience work. i am interested to work with a foreign company. who can help me for this matter? mail: ma1122000@yahoo.com

therooster

If you are an engineer, it might be worth to check out jobmarket.china.ahk.de. Mainly German companies on there, but they tend to hire engineers I believe. Read More

therooster replied to a thread
11 years ago
zarwaj99

Life in China by zarwaj99

Hi everybody, How is life in china. is language a big problem ? can we manage with english ? Will be really glad to have some friends to guide.

therooster

Been in Beijing now for six months and enjoy it overall. I think speaking the language makes it a lot more interesting, but there are quite a few expats who seem to do just fine without knowing any - some of them apparently for years. Be prepared ... Read More

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11 years ago
Maria_W

Good language schools for short period Mandaring classes by Maria_W

Hi all! I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to good language schools in Beijing. I'm interested in studying two weeks only and am considering Mandarin House and Miracle Mandaring. Does anyone know if these schools are any good or if ...

therooster

Not sure if this is too late for advice, but I spent my first two months in Beijing studying Mandarin at LTL Mandarin School(livethelanguage.cn) and had a very good teacher there. If you are looking for homestays, visas etc. they offer that too. ... Read More

therooster replied to a thread
11 years ago
zermo

Squash in Beijing by zermo

Hi there, I would like to practice squash in Chaoyang, near GuoMao or Hujialou stations (line 10). Does anyone know where I can go? And are there people interested in playing with me, on a weekly basis? Thanks, Guillaume

therooster

I would be very interested to join. I am a 5 to 6 on your scale I assume (though in need of practice). I live in the Hujialou area and weekends would be good for me. Read More

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11 years ago
Symbiohr

how do foreigners find a job in Beijing by Symbiohr

how do foreigners find a job in Beijing?

therooster

also worth are checking out the HK job portals. A lot of China jobs are posted there. Read More

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11 years ago

Beijing normally. Went there to improve my Chinese

Hi, I am Sam from Singapore, back home on holiday right now, living in Beijing normally. Went there to improve my Chinese, working now. Thats about it. Read More