Breaking into Intermediate Lessons - Elementary/Intermediate bridge

adamf
November 19, 2008, 11:59 AM posted in General Discussion

Hey All,

Could anyone tell me of any intermediate lessons that I could use to really break into the intermediate lesson arena?  (The more lessons the better!!!) 

I've been trying to get into the Intemediate lessons for a while now but they are a little too difficult to follow and learn completely!

Thanks, Adam!!

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sebire
November 19, 2008, 07:38 PM

Hmm, recent ones I found a bit easier include

  • Here She Comes
  • Internet is Down
  • Train to Beijing
  • The DVD Ploy

I think it really depends on what vocab you already know. My main problem is just not knowing enough core vocab. Also, I suggest focussing on what Jenny says rather than just the dialogue, because that's often a bit easier to understand, not least because a lot of words turn up repeatedly. I really like "What's the Story", it seems to sit nicely in between Elementary and Intermediate for me.

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tvan
November 19, 2008, 08:13 PM

Also, I don't know what level of service you purchased but, on lessons that I struggle with, I go to the "Dialogue" tab on the lesson screen, and then go through each lesson, line-by-line.  

In terms of picking easier lessons, all I can think of is to browse the lessons and, if you see some that cover topics you are familiar with, try those.  As sebire says above, a lot of the difficulty is often due to being unfamiliar with a specific topic.

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natertot
November 20, 2008, 01:22 AM

1. Ordering Take out

2. A call for inovation at the office.

 

I think these two are the easiest.  I might also suggest what tvan is saying.  Get on the dialogue page before starting the lesson.  You can follow along visually as well as you your ear.

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andrew_c
November 20, 2008, 07:52 AM

"Using ChinesePod"

It really helped me in terms of understanding Jenny in other intermediate lessons.

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adamf
November 20, 2008, 12:00 PM

Cheers guys!  I have a premium subscription so I'll be able to and will try all your suggestions... 

Thanks again!