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Classroom Chinese Elementary
When you're learning Mandarin, it's important to know some important nouns for the language you're learning, for example, how to say; grammar, new vocabulary, and everyone's favourite...the exam! Time Word Tips
video, classroom, grammar
Missing The Last Train Intermediate
What do you do when you miss the last train home. Is it better to freeze to death waiting for the next one to come, or how about going to a hotel to spend the night? I know which one I would choose...
video, love hotel, hotel, train, station, transport
Picking Up Girls（上） Upper Intermediate
In this rather steamy lesson, we learn some interesting ways to chat someone up using The Thirty-Six Stratagems which is an old Chinese essay used to illustrate a series of stratagems used in politics, war, and civil interaction. How to Really Exaggerate Your Chinese Qing Wen
dating, chatting, flirting, essay
管理老板 Advanced
在分工细腻，又强调效率的现代社会，“管理”成了一门显学，习惯上总觉得管理是上级的事，底下的人听话照做就好，事实上，这样的观念恐怕得改改了，毕竟有效地与上级沟通更能增进效率，那么，这样的“向上管理”怎么做呢？来听听他们怎么说。
boss, manager, co-workers, personality
A Concerned Colleague (下) Upper Intermediate
This is part two of the conversation has last week between two co-workers and some old-wives tales for curing colds and mosquito bites. Find out what happens when the boss turns up to her house to check in on here. A Concerned Colleague（上).
video, co-workers, colleague, sick, superstition
Directional Verbs and Complements Qing Wen
A few weeks back we taught a lesson (How To Say: Come Out / Come In) about the direction compliments for "to go in" and to "come out". User si1teng2 thought it would be better to make a video showing the differences, so that's what we've done for you today. First, we teach the directional verbs 來 lai and 去 qu. Then we teach some direction complements that you can use with the verbs 來 lai and 去 qu which include 下, 上, 出, 进, For some extra points, you can check the Chinese Grammar Wiki links below. Directional Verbs Directional Complements Thanks, Gwil
grammar, video, complement, verb, directions
Directional Verbs and Complements Qing Wen
A few weeks back we taught a lesson (How To Say: Come Out / Come In) about the direction compliments for "to go in" and to "come out". User si1teng2 thought it would be better to make a video showing the differences, so that's what we've done for you today. First, we teach the directional verbs 來 lai and 去 qu. Then we teach some direction complements that you can use with the verbs 來 lai and 去 qu which include 下, 上, 出, 进, For some extra points, you can check the Chinese Grammar Wiki links below. Directional Verbs Directional Complements Thanks, Gwil
If It Rains, Then What? Elementary
This lesson is all about how to use the "if__then" conditional structure (如果__的话 rúguǒ__dehuà). For example, if it rains, what shall we do? In today's lesson, they are trying to make dinner plans, but don't want to eat seafood again so instead suggest a picnic. But what if it rains?
eating, dining, making plans, weather, grammar
“作死” Advanced
“作死”是个使用得很广泛的方言词，“作”要发成第一声，意味着一个人做了明知道不该做的事，并且承受其所带来的后果。今天的对话，我们就来听听到底这对话里的主角是怎么“作死”的，你也来评评理，看他是不是自作自受。
breaking up, relationships
Spending a Little Too Much Intermediate
Two friends are in a fancy restaurant trying to decide what to eat. One of them has been spending a bit too much recently but decides to get extravagant this one last time, and orders the Surf N' Turf. Learn how to talk about going overboard with the spending, as well as words to do with saving your money.
money, restaurant, saving, car, savings
A Concerned Colleague（上） Upper Intermediate
It seems lady luck is not on the side of today's interlocutor. Not only does she feel a bit ill, but mosquitoes have taken a liking to her. A concerned colleague try's to offer some suggestions to fix the cold, and stop the bites from itching.
video, mosquito, colleague, co-workers, work, sick, superstition
Preparing for Chinese Bridge [Interview] Intermediate
In today's show, we have a chat with Competition winner Caleb, about his goals for Mandarin learning, as well as his dream of competing in the famous Chinese Bridge Language proficiency "gameshow" （汉语桥） which airs on CCTV each year, with students from all over the world. We discuss how he's prepping for the contest, and try to offer some advice. If you want to know more about 汉语桥, click here, and here is a YouTube link to last year's competition.
video, interview, competition
Thinking about the Movie, Arrival Upper Intermediate
Having seen the movie Arrival, a wife suddenly starts thinking about the future, and about what she would do if she could see into the future. Would they get married, if they knew it would end in divorce many years later?
movies, sci-fi, future, marriage, divorce, relationships
Falling Asleep at the Movies Intermediate
Today we heard of someone that claims they never fall asleep at the movies despite everyone speaking to the contrary. We hear an interesting phrase for "to doze off/nap" which literally translates as the sleepy bug!
movies, cinema, sleep
Beijing Accent Elementary
Hearing a new accent can sometimes take a little time to get used to. When native speakers talk, they often link and join syllables, which is perfectly acceptable, just like in English. But for the untrained ear, it can be a little confusing at times. In today's lesson, you'll see an example of this possible confusion. Related Lessons: Swimming Pools and the Beijing Accent Dear Amber
Beijing, accent, speaking, pronunciation
Road Rage Chinese Qing Wen
Today we teach what other's won't! How to conquer your road rage by using mild to strong language. Road rage is a common symptom for drivers, especially if you live in a place which has questionable driving standards. Have you ever wanted to speak your mind, but weren't able to? We teach some great ways to vent your anger and speak your mind. Be warned though! Some of these curse words could get you in a fight...
Road Rage Chinese Qing Wen
Today we teach what other's won't! How to conquer your road rage by using mild to strong language. Road rage is a common symptom for drivers, especially if you live in a place which has questionable driving standards. Have you ever wanted to speak your mind, but weren't able to? We teach some great ways to vent your anger and speak your mind. Be warned though! Some of these curse words could get you in a fight...
driving, angry, cussing, swearing, road rage, pedestrian, video
Travelling to Kyoto Upper Intermediate
A friend is planning a trip to Kyoto, Japan, and gets some advice from their travel writer friend....
travel, tourism, Japan
Fussy Eater Intermediate
This lesson is about a Chinese person planning on taking their westerner friend out for food. But they can't seem to think of anywhere suitable since the friend seems to be a bit of a fussy eater. 吃喝玩乐 YouTube Video
food, restaurant, eating, video