Test of English as a Foreign Language

Not to be confused with teaching of English as a foreign language. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL /ˈtoʊfəl/ TOH-fəl) is a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. The test is accepted by more than 11,000 universities […]


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How to Make Good Feng Shui for the Zodiac Animals

Fengshui (风水), literally ‘wind-water’, pronounced fnng-shway, is an ancient Chinese philosophy studying the auspiciousness of environments, based on Yin-Yang Theory and Five Elements Theory. It’s a form of geomancy. Fengshui philosophy states that qi (气 /chee/ ‘energy’) exists in all things and is the life of the nature. The core […]


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Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Sign

Rabbit Chinese Zodiac Sign: Symbolism in Chinese Culture The rabbit is a docile animal loved by everyone, and one cannot help but to touch it whenever it is seen. The Rabbit is not only one of the 12 zodiac signs of China, but it’s also closely related to people’s lives. […]


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Tiger Chinese Zodiac Sign

Tiger Chinese Zodiac Sign: Symbolism in Chinese Culture The Tiger is known as the king of all beasts, not only because the Chinese character “王” (literally meaning “the king”) is displayed on its forehead, but also because it is the symbol of bravery and power. Tigers originate from China and […]


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Ox Chinese Zodiac Sign

Ox Chinese Zodiac Sign: Symbolism in Chinese Culture The Chinese legends, myths, and folk customs of the Ox have passed from one generation to another since ancient times, and are still popular among the Chinese people nowadays. The Ox and the Ancient Ancestor Totem A number of countries and nations […]


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