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Posted on: Mobile Repairmen and AZERDocMom
March 16, 2008 at 3:08 PM

This is absolutely one of my favorite DA episodes now. I really enjoyed Josh's perspective as a kid in China and I think this episode encouraged my little sister (she's 12) to keep studying Chinese. She's still having a hard time accepting that I'm really going to Taiwan and seems pretty nervous even about the thought of visiting me there. AZERDocMom.... I think it's very awesome that you are investing time from your busy schedule to learn more and share your culture with your family. You were both very encouraging and I hope your visit was great and even more wonderful than you expected! It seems like it was. -Helena ^_^

Posted on: Jenny and Learning 2007 conference
March 8, 2008 at 5:04 AM

Alright, now I'm a bit upset! Jenny, you and Frank were both in Orlando, FL (My Town) and I totally missed your visit!? That's horrible!!! It's too bad that I had only begun my CPod Journey in November and not sooner because I would have loved to meet the both of you. O well....now I'm a loyal CPoddie and I'll be on the lookout for any future chances to meet the famous Jenny who can actually teach this wood head to learn Chinese! -Kerou ^_^

Posted on: MSN and QQ
March 4, 2008 at 1:29 AM

I am just stunned to see a lesson on QQ and MSN on CPod! I just found out about QQ maybe 4 months ago and have yet to understand everything I can do with it; usually I just guess what certain button's do. But on a more positive note...I'm really excited everytime I understand an Elementary lesson. This means that I am making progress. *YaY*

Posted on: Franklicious Comes to Shanghai
February 16, 2008 at 3:46 AM

Frank- It really encouraged me to hear your comment's on how much you got to use your Fresh off of CPod Chinese! It's funny how just being a regular person is sooooo much more fun in Chinese. ^_^ Also, I saw the pictures on your Flickr and man!...they were awesome!

Posted on: Tone Rule: Two Third Tones
February 3, 2008 at 9:00 AM

Okay...anything dealing with tone rules is awesome! Keep it comin'! ^_^ That was a good tid bit about the "just knowing" the tone rules since it won't be written for me in pinyin. Also, I realized that I've been naturally turning my "ni3 hao3's" into "ni2 hao3's". As implied in the lesson, it's just way too difficult to pull a double 3rd tone.

Posted on: Buying a Pet and Food Poisoning
February 3, 2008 at 6:02 AM

O wow...I hope I never accidentaly eat a cat when I go to China. Maybe I'll just go vegetarian for the time being. ^_^

Posted on: The Third Tone
February 3, 2008 at 5:37 AM

I'm glad to see the tone's broken down one by one. The lesson for tone 2 was especially great. I feel comfortable saying that I have mastered each tone individualy. The trouble comes when I start using sentences. If I slow down to think about each tone for every word then I don't sound natural and if I just start talking at a regular pace while ignoring tones then I don't make any sense. I'm sure this is something that will be corrected naturally as I keep listening and studying. Also, I would like to support Lajiao1's idea of continuing these kinds of lessons by having lessons on tone pairs. You guy's at CPod do a great job at presenting matters in a way that I can understand easily. So I eat, breathe, and sleep CPod on a daily basis. Keep up the Great work!

Posted on: #33
January 20, 2008 at 7:07 PM

wow....I'm soooo happy I actually know this one!!! ...and no, I didn't have to IMDb it...lol I did go back to the movie just to make sure I knew what it is, but that's more of a review than cheating. Anyway.....*YaY*

Posted on: The Non-Chinese Speaking Tourist and Toilets
January 13, 2008 at 12:01 AM

This makes me think of how women are in the states. I never think twice about accompanying a friend to the bathroom. We may even talk while we take care of business. However, I don't think I'd feel comfortable if my friend was standing there staring at me. Maybe I'll just get used to it. Maybe I'll never leave home without an umbrella. Regardless, I'm still very excited about moving to China. Like Amber said, it IS just another function, right? Whatever....I agree with you Mmadison when you say "...if they're not embarrassed or grossed out, why should I be?"

Posted on: The Non-Chinese Speaking Tourist and Toilets
January 11, 2008 at 9:50 PM

This whole squatting thing has turned out to be quite interesting. I've been wondering how they do that. Anyway...that picture Amber posted of the squatter looks quite frightening to me. The floor is shiny and it looks wet. What if you slip or something?! Oh my goodness! I've gotta start practicing now...