Top 10 Mistakes Foreigners Make in China - Mike

Forgetting to keep paper on their person! Tissues, napkins, anything… You may get 1 or 2 napkins at McDonald’s, but you’ll be hard-pressed to find much paper in most restrooms. Even in nice shopping malls or restaurants it’s a gamble whe... More >>

Learn a Language to Jumpstart Your Career - Ryan McMunn

I came across an article in the New York times this weekend that was striking on several levels.  Anyone who reads or watches the news knows about the high percentage of young professionals in Europe that are without work.  Sadly this is not a dist... More >>

My First Trip To America - kassey

I recently took my first-ever trip to America, and it was an interesting time to say the least. I spent a full week in New York City, which turned out to be an absolute blast. I saw many interesting things and had a great time. One of the most memora... More >>

Fake in China - Mike

China is the world leader counterfeiting; according to the Directorate of Foreign Economic Relations the counterfeit market in China represents roughly 15 to 30% of the country's industrial activity. Moreover, 80 percent of counterfeit products in th... More >>

BRIC Language Attended “More Than Aware” Fight Against Cancer - Alena

On Saturday BRIC attended the "More Than Aware" family fun run in Shanghai. As a contributor to the event, aimed at fighting cancer, we were thrilled to see thousands of both expats and locals unite in order to bring attention to this great cause.  ... More >>

Cinco de Mayo - Ryan McMunn

Happy Cinco de Mayo to everyone from BRIClanguage.com!  I hope you are having a safe and very fun holiday!  As I was celebrating today at Rosa Mexicano, I started asking the question, what are we actually celebrating?  As expected, like St. Patric... More >>

Chinnovation? - Ryan McMunn

While Chinese Innovation used to be an oxy moron, today it is becoming a reality. Chinese firms that have long simply copied western technologies, are now developing products that cater to the Chinese consumer.  Many of these products are imitations... More >>

Public Transit in China - Mike

As an expat living in China, one of the biggest differences between life at home and China is the public transit system. Most glaring is the sheer number of people that rely on it daily. Here in Shanghai, there are 12 metro lines and over 434 kilomet... More >>

Buick – Our Corporate Driver in Shanghai - Ryan McMunn

Buick is not just the name of one of the most popular automotive brands in China, it’s also the English name of one my favorite people in China.  Buick is the name of our corporate driver in Shanghai. He picked me up every morning when I was st... More >>

Urban Planning Museum - Ryan McMunn

I’m not really one for museums, but this is one that I always enjoy bringing tourists to in Shanghai.  The Urban Planning Museum.  It has historical photos from the old French, British, and American concessions in Shanghai alongside pictures of t... More >>