Ni hao, wo shi Dawei - An Irishman in China

Let’s learn Chinese together (or die trying!)

This ia a blog all about an umotivated man and his daily struggles to learn Chinese! Come on the journey with me – You’ll experience the ups, the downs and any shortcuts I can find on my journey to start speaking Chinese…. finally

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My Story: It’s NiHao or Never!

This blog is part personal diary, part resource hub, and part therapy session for anyone navigating the wild world of Mandarin. Here’s what I’ll share:

Updates: Weekly progress reports (and regressions)
Tips: The tools, apps, and strategies I’ve found helpful—or hilariously unhelpful
Fails: My funniest missteps, because laughter is better than frustration
Relatable Moments: Stories about balancing parenting, expat life, and learning a language.
“Still No Fluent” isn’t just about me; it’s about creating a space where we can all laugh, learn, and share our own language-learning adventures. Whether you’re here to commiserate or cheer me on, I’m thrilled to have you along for the ride.

Let’s figure this out together—one tone at a time!

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It’s Ni Hao or Never – Blog

Read a daily blog on the trials and tribulations of someone trying to learn Mandarin. His newfound determination stems from his 4 year old bragging about teaching him how to speak Chinese…. that was the final straw… Join me in defeating my daughter in the race to become fluent in Chinese. There’s a long road ahead and 13 years of failure to lean on but lets give it one last go!

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