Shijiazhuang - Post Report Question and Answers
How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?
Hardly anyone speaks English, and if you can speak Mandarin, life will be easy. However, with only a few choice Mandarin phrases you can get by, with quite a bit of frustration! Bring a GOOD phrase book and dictionary. - Oct 2006
