Accent Corner I 上海方言角 - Led by 王寅 , 赵智沉
*Bring One Free Guest
Date: 12/29 4-6PM
Location: Suite 702, 89 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
Join us for an evening exploring your favorite 上海话 (Shanghainese) with dialect coaches Zhao Zhichen, founder of New York Cultural Salon and Wang Yin, poet and founder of Limelight Poetry.
From classic 滑稽戏 (farces) to 沪剧 (Shanghai opera) and Shanghainese songs, we’ll get immersed in the linguistic essence of old and new Shanghai.
🎴Listening Room: Enjoy 顶楼马戏团 and Romanian Girl—modern takes on the dialect in songs and performances.
🎴Gossips from 繁花 TV Show: Unveil the challenges behind bringing Shanghai’s unique dialect to the screen.
🎴 The Evolution of 上海话: Explore how the dialect has evolved from 文读 (literary) to 白读 (colloquial), reflecting Shanghai’s social and cultural shifts, accompanied by childhood-favorite Shanghai snacks 大白兔
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普通话禁止。英语禁止。福州话、四川话、潮汕话、北京话、沪语、粤语、日语、上海话、台语交流限定。
方言苦手？独家教材，海量师资，每次单语十则，现场组队练习，会话力拔群，日常生活完全对应！
卡拉OK、大地方言音乐、青红酒、四川泡菜、糟卤面线、秘制辣酱放题享用，当夜限定供应。
Accent Dialect Corner
Dialect exclusive communication, Mandarin and English strictly prohibited. Participants can immerse themselves fully in Fuzhounese, Sichuanese, Teochew, Beijing dialect, Shanghainese, Cantonese, Japanese, and Taiwanese through focused language exchange.
Struggling with dialects? Unique learning materials, an abundance of expert instructors, ten key phrases per dialect each session, and real-time group practice ensure your conversational prowess soars, seamlessly aligning with everyday life.
Karaoke, dialectal music performances, Qinghong rice wine, Sichuan pickles, Zao Lu noodles, and an unlimited spread of secret house-made spicy sauces will be available as a night-only offering.