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Q&A 2: Questions from The Forum Qing Wen
In this #NotTheUsualPod Q&A, we answer some of your language questions and enquiries about life in Taiwan from the forum and social media. You can see all the questions asked here. Find out about our favourite places to visit, some tips on improving your Chinese, and some embarrassing mistakes we've made using the language.
questions, hosts, video
Q&A 1: Questions from the Forum Qing Wen
In this #NotTheUsualPod Qing Wen we answer some of the personal or silly questions from the forum and social media. You can see all the questions asked here. Find out how Fiona and Gwilym met, how Constance joined ChinesePod, and which Game of Thrones character we would marry!
Q&A 1: Questions from the Forum Qing Wen
In this #NotTheUsualPod Qing Wen we answer some of the personal or silly questions from the forum and social media. You can see all the questions asked here. Find out how Fiona and Gwilym met, how Constance joined ChinesePod, and which Game of Thrones character we would marry!
questions, hosts, video
Describing Weird Textures Qing Wen
In this video, we touch weird things in dark boxes and describe them in Chinese. It's a kind of silly lesson but does teach a useful structure of adj adj 的 to describe different aspects of an object. #NotTheUsualPod
Describing Weird Textures Qing Wen
In this video, we touch weird things in dark boxes and describe them in Chinese. It's a kind of silly lesson but does teach a useful structure of adj adj 的 to describe different aspects of an object. #NotTheUsualPod
video, texture, food
Drinking Chinese Spirits Qing Wen
In this lesson we try some yellow wine (Huangjiu) and white alcohol (Baijiu) and teach different ways to describe them, as well as some useful words for making toasts, and drinking culture in general. For more lessons on drinking, check out these playlists; Drinking (Lower), and Drinking (Upper). Huang Jiu Wikipedia, Baijiu Wikipedia.
Drinking Chinese Spirits Qing Wen
In this lesson we try some yellow wine (Huangjiu) and white alcohol (Baijiu) and teach different ways to describe them, as well as some useful words for making toasts, and drinking culture in general. For more lessons on drinking, check out these playlists; Drinking (Lower), and Drinking (Upper). Huang Jiu Wikipedia, Baijiu Wikipedia.
video, drinking, drink, baijiu, celebrations
How To Make Chinese Tea Qing Wen
In this lesson, Constance and Fiona take you through the traditional art of tea making. Tune in for this slightly different show where we take things easy and make some nice cups of tea.If you want to ask us a random question or make a special video, go to the forum here.
How To Make Chinese Tea Qing Wen
In this lesson, Constance and Fiona take you through the traditional art of tea making. Tune in for this slightly different show where we take things easy and make some nice cups of tea.If you want to ask us a random question or make a special video, go to the forum here.
video, tea house
I Just Want to Sleep Elementary
In this dialogue, a concerned flatmate checks in on their friend, asking if they have eaten a proper meal and how much coffee they've had. It seems the flatmate just wants to stay in and sleep.
sleep, snacks, food, dance
Chinese Pronouns Newbie
In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson we teach you Chinese pronouns. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Confession of Love The Neutral Tone I love China!
Shared Economy or Burden Upper Intermediate
oBike is a Singapore-based stationless bicycle-sharing system with operations in several countries. The benefit of such bikes is that you don't need an existing infrastructure of docking stations, and anyone with a smartphone can go ahead and unlock a bike and park at their destination. However, there is a problem of how people park them and where. Without adequate parking spaces throughout the city, they can become a problem by being parked illegally, or taking up spaces reserved for cars or motorbikes. Who is responsible for this situation? The company, the government, or the people?
economy, shared economy, bicycle, bike, parking, society
Did It Rain Yesterday? Elementary
Learn how to ask about the weather, as well as describe when you went to bed and fell asleep.
weather, video, rain, sleep
No Sense of Personal Space Upper Intermediate
The idea of personal space and etiquette can differ across different across countries and cultures. Listen to someone vent about how people have no respect for manners of personal space anymore.
culture, culture shock, customs, anger, subway
Messing Up The Date Intermediate
In this lesson, a co-worker is angry because they got stood up at a restaurant and waited for almost an hour. The male colleague is a bit confused since they had arranged to meet on a different day, as clearly written in his calendar. Listen in to find out how and why they had this mix-up.
anger, angry, date
Which Floor? Elementary
In this lesson, we teach some great ways to make small talk in the elevator with your neighbors.
neighbor, small talk, elevator, help, children
Thank You & You're Welcome Newbie
In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson, we teach you how to say "Thank you" as well as all the different ways to be polite and courteous and say "You're Welcome". Remember to click on the practice tab on the website for extra lessons to really boost your level. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Hold the Elevator Giving up a Seat Serving Tea