Comments on: Before Noon, After Noon

By: ilum

ilum

I was always a little confused because of this shàngwǔ and xiàwǔ thing, I just didn't get the idea behind it. The waterfall example is perfect, thanks! This makes it much easier to remember and gives me a feeling for it :)

By: sfrrr

sfrrr

Ditto. Since my lessons come over the telephone, my teacher can't use hand gestures to explain meanings. For the longest time, she reassured me that I would understand her if only I could see her hands,.Don't ask me about video conferencing--she is diannao mang (computer-blind).

By: billybobjoebobwilly

billybobjoebobwilly

Three Newbie lessons in 5 days? Are we prepping for the Olympics or is this pre-prepped stuff to cover the holidays?

By: bingge

bingge

i wonder why it is chipmunky for me and you guys seem to have no problem getting the audio? am I doing something wrong?

By: vann0000

vann0000

Great lesson. WIll absolutely be used.

By: LeiGaoRui

LeiGaoRui

V ery, very off topic here but can someone help me? I just got an email from my Chinese teacher and he told me that his wife of 25 years had died suddenly. Can someone help me with a couple of lines that express my condolences and pay respect. Perhaps there is some Chinese saying that is comforting at a difficult time like this. Any thoughts would be appreciated. By the way, this would make a very good intermediate or upper intermediate lesson - expressing condolences and paying respect to someone who is grieving Thanks so much! Greg

By: dlfr

dlfr

Good Lesson. I've always listened to the lessons on my iPod, but today I listened online and I was happy to find the little pop-up box that allowed me to listen while also doing the exercises and reviewing the vocabulary. Thanks!

By: pchenery

pchenery

Greg: This lesson may help you: http://chinesepod.com/lessons/consoling-the-bereaved/discussion

By: jennyzhu

jennyzhu

Greg, PaulC's link to an earlier includes some of the most useful expressions in this situation.

By: chubbeecheeks23

chubbeecheeks23

thanks dottie. i just noticed the pop-up box. =)

By: codingt

codingt

Have you downloaded the audio on the electronic device you are using.....that might be the problem....