Lesson Comments

Thanks changye and Pete for your responses. However, changye, the third expansion sentence in that set does include the 了: 他 刚刚 打电话 给 我 了... Read more

Hi desluo919 As always, Changye 's explanation is accurate and helpful.  I often hear Chinese speakers of English say things like "What... Read more

Hi desluo919 In general, you don't need to add 了 in "刚/刚刚" sentences, although I don't know why for sure. Perhaps it's because "刚/刚刚", which connote... Read more

cinese Here's a QW for your help: http://chinesepod.com/lessons/two-iffy-words Here's a conversation about "if". The posts from March 27, 200... Read more

What about 愉快?  Read more

Speed and fluency is something you pick up after you learn the vocabulary and structure. An Intermediate student should be able to handle quite fast N... Read more

bob, you speak of reduplication, repetition in other words. This is not unnecessary when learning a new language. Believe me I consider myself to be a... Read more

i'm a chinese. and i'm good at mandarin.however,i was fed up by my terrible english.^^ so,we can help each other and make grate progress.i'm a good-te... Read more

Hey Shenyajin, This lesson reminds me that you were considering starting a regular joke series. How's that great idea coming along? Read more

@Cinese, From my understanding, in Chinese the "if" is often assumed and doesn't need to be directly said. 你有空可以联系我 - If you have time you can... Read more