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Charlene Xiaolan K.

Charlene Xiaolan K.

Understand American Culture Like Americans Do: A Playlist

I wanted to understand American culture more intuitively. My American friends made me this “Welcome to America” list. What do you…

Apr 3, 2020

Understand American Culture Like Americans Do: A Playlist

Apr 3, 2020

Charlene Xiaolan K.

US Green Card Interview Experience

Status Adjustment from K-1 Fiancé Visa was approved!

Mar 4, 2020

US Green Card Interview Experience

Mar 4, 2020

Charlene Xiaolan K.

How We Prepared for I-485 Application (Steps After US K-1 Visa)

Even before we started our K-1 visa journey back in August, 2018, we had been hearing scary stories about how slow the process could be…

Mar 2, 2020

How We Prepared for I-485 Application (Steps After US K-1 Visa)

Mar 2, 2020

Charlene Xiaolan K.

How I Packed for My Move to the US. (K-1 Visa Journey)

If you are preparing for the US K-1, please also refer to my previous post on our experience with abundant templates and tips for K-1…

Mar 2, 2020

How I Packed for My Move to the US. (K-1 Visa Journey)

Mar 2, 2020

Charlene Xiaolan K.

How to Write Wedding Vows. Lessons I’ve Learned.

I remember everything about our wedding day so vividly and I love every moment of it. However, if there was one thing I wish I had done a…

Jan 10, 2020

How to Write Wedding Vows. Lessons I’ve Learned.

Jan 10, 2020

Charlene Xiaolan K.

We Got My K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Approved within 8 Months!

Mike and I have been in a long distance relationship for about two years. I am a Chinese citizen living in South Korea and he is American…

Apr 26, 2019

We Got My K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Approved within 8 Months!

Apr 26, 2019

Charlene Xiaolan K.

Tips on Language Learning

Chinese is my mother tongue, both Mandarin and Shanghai dialect. I speak English and Korean fluently and understand a fair amount of…

Oct 20, 2018

Tips on Language Learning

Oct 20, 2018

Charlene Xiaolan K.

Chinese Expressions Loved by an American (2) — “Don’t act like a guest.”

After the first article in the series, I got a lot of encouragement from friends and colleagues. (Thank you guys!) Some also shared their…

Aug 25, 2018

Chinese Expressions Loved by an American (2) — “Don’t act like a guest.”

Aug 25, 2018

Charlene Xiaolan K.

Korean “Noonchi” and Its Chinese Equivalent Demystified

People with some understanding of Korean culture, from foreigners living in Korea like me to businessmen ever dealing with partners in…

Aug 12, 2018

Korean “Noonchi” and Its Chinese Equivalent Demystified

Aug 12, 2018

Charlene Xiaolan K.

Chinese Expressions Loved by an American (1)

I am a native Chinese speaker. My American boyfriend, Mike, is learning Chinese so he can talk with my family. Naturally, I am more than…

Aug 11, 2018

Chinese Expressions Loved by an American (1)

Aug 11, 2018

Charlene Xiaolan K.

Charlene Xiaolan K.

New mom, language nerd, avid reader, cross-cultural thinker. Faith in God, love in everyday reality, life in California and beyond.

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