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This Video Will Teach You To Read Chinese In 10 Minutes.

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In case you can't shake the nagging feeling that 1.2 billion people are talking behind your back an entrepreneur named ShaoLan Hsueh has you covered. ShaoLan has developed a system for teaching Chinese using pictures that  makes learning Chinese "chineasy" (which is actually the name of the program.)  At 300k her Kickstarter raised more than twice its goal and Chineasy is now available wherever funky Kickstarter-funded language apps are sold.  Now watch and get cultured, ya rube!

18 Things You Think Your Teachers Don't Know About You (But Oh, They Do)

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It's like being psychic, only we're also preparing you for the future.   1. Who your crush is It was not "fate" that put your assigned seats next to each other. It was me. It was all me. 2. When you ACTUALLY need to use the restroom Your mouth says, "I need to pee," but your hand on your pocket says, "I have to have a text message conversation and don't think I can get away with it in class." 3. What actually happened to your homework Yes, I'm sure your  printer wasn't working AND your email was down. 4. When you didn't study When 90% of the class scored well and you failed, my "harsh grading" is probably not at fault. 5. When you're texting I'm sure there are some fascinating crotches out there, but I'm also sure that you're not THAT fascinated by your own. 6. When you're trying too hard to fit in Stop pretending like you can't do a Spanish accent. It...

How to French Kiss Properly

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You've seen it done in the movies and probably even in public — the French kiss, a timeless and passionate gesture of romantic affection. Whether you live in Paris, France or Paris, Texas, you can learn how to kiss like the French do without an embarrassing faux pas! Part One: Basic Techniques 1 Keep your lips soft . A soft, smooth and slightly-moist mouth is ideal for kissing. Before you move in, try to make sure your lips aren't chapped and dry with these quick fixes: Use chapstick. Swipe some over your lips and press them together. (If you're a girl and you have flavored chapstick, all the better!) Drink water. Dry lips are a sign of dehydration, so throw back a tall glass of water (or two). You should notice your lips starting to smooth out within 20 to 30 minutes. Lick your lips. If you're really in a pinch and have no time to spare, quickly run your tongue over your lips and press them together. This should moisten them slightly wi...

I found this in my 12 year old brother's room. I laughed for about an hour

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I found this in my 12 year old brother's room. I laughed for about an hour

You do look like katy perry

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CAS reflections ain’t nobody got time for that

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23 Problems Only IB students Will Understand

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1.  You always know where the closest bathroom is. instagram.com It’s your No. 1 priority. 2.  Because being stuck somewhere without a bathroom is actually your worst nightmare. instagram.com Never. Again. 3.  But then again, so are port-a-potties. instagram.com OH GOD, THE HORROR. 4.  You carry Pepto-Bismol around with you at all times. instagram.com Because you never know when you need to take a shot. 5.  You’ve been to see a gastroenterologist more times than you’d like to admit. instagram.com And they’re all like, “LOL, sorry, there’s no cure.” 6.  Your stomach has its own tribal mating call. And it makes it…a lot. 7.  You know the struggle of wanting to eat something, but knowing if you do your insides will explode. Miss you milkshakes. :/ 8.  And part of you feels like crying when you see a long waiting line for the bathroom. instagram...