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Three ways to use 给 Intermediate
In today's lesson, we focus on the word 给 [gěi] and its three main usages. Do you know how we can use this word in addition to the meaning of "to give"? Watch this lesson and find out!
video, grammar, Sentence Structures
Coffee Break Series - How to Make Small Talk Pre Intermediate
In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to make small talk. Let's get started!
video, business, meeting, etiquette
语法课程：还 又 再 Upper Intermediate
这节语法课程，我们一起来学习“还”“又”“再”这三个词语。下面是本节课的重点知识！ -还 1、表示状态不变，动作和行为的继续。相当于“仍然”。 2、表示提醒。 3、和“比”组成固定搭配，表示比较。 -又 1、表示动作的重复发生或连续反复地进行，一般用于已经发生的情况。 2、表示未来的事情：意料之内的重复。 3、前后都加上数量短语时：表示数量或时间很多。比如“一年又一年“。 -再 1、和“想”“要”等表示意愿的词连用的时候，“再”和“又”的位置不同。“又”要放在它的前面，“再”要放在它的后面。 2、“再”只能用于还没有发生的情况。
grammar
Chengyu Series - Heart and mouth Elementary
Chengyu are Chinese idioms that consist of four characters. Although they originate from classical Chinese, Chengyu remain as an important aspect in both spoken and written language. They may seem erratic and confusing to you at first since they don’t follow the usual sentence order and their meanings depend heavily on context. But don’t worry, in this Chengyu series, we will introduce simple Chengyu made up with all the characters that you already knew, and you can infer the actual meaning by looking at the separate characters! In this lesson, let’s take a look at the Chengyu with Heart & Mouth 心, 口 in them!
video, Chengyu, communication, speaking
Give Me All of Them Newbie
In today's lesson, we are going bag shopping, and you're going to learn some useful phrases that will come in handy when you are in the store next time!
video, buying, shopping
哪里不一样：发音差异, Part 2 Upper Intermediate
说中文的地方很多，但每个地方的中文都不太一样。在“哪里不一样：发音差异”这一系列里，我们一起来看看在台湾跟中国大陆的普通话发音哪里不一样。在这一集里我们要讨论的是普通话里说二声还有三声的词，台湾人怎么说？你是不是也知道这些差异呢？让我们ㄧ起来看看哪里不一样吧！
pronunciation, sound, tones
Coffee Break Series #5 - Making an Appointment Intermediate
In the intermediate coffee break series, we will follow the footsteps of Nick through his adventure in China. Along the way, you will learn important terms and phrases used in business settings, as well as some tips and tricks on dealing with Chinese businessmen. In today's episode, Nick finally worked up his courage and called Mr. Wang! Did Nick finally get a chance to talk business with Mr. Wang or did he completely forget who Nick was? Let's find out in this episode!
video, Coffee break, business, appointment
Coffee Break Series - How to Address Your Co-Workers Pre Intermediate
In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn how to address your co-worker. Let's get started!
business, company, office, video, Coffee break
Continued Tone Change Series #7 - Buying Alcohol Elementary
In our previous newbie tone change series, we have introduced the tone change rules for 不, 一, two third tones, and three third tones. Just like many other aspects in the Chinese language, tone changes are more nuanced than the rules you see in textbooks. That's why for the elementary tone change series, we decided that we would reinforce the rules with the help of dialogues that you hear in everyday conversations. Practice and familiarize yourselves with the sounds, and you'll be a tone master in no time! In today's dialogue, a couple is trying to decide which kind of wine they should buy, and their conversation is filled with third tones. Let's check it out and see how many third tones you can spot!
tone change series, tones, video, pronunciation
Who are you waiting for? Newbie
In this lesson, we're looking at a conversation that you would definitely recognize if you have ever been hit on by a stranger (or maybe you are the stranger!). Let's learn how to get out of the awkward situation using one simple phrase, check out the video to find out!
video, love, relationships, daily life
Coffee Break Series: Business Dinner, Part 4 Pre Intermediate
In China, having a meal with clients is not just eating. Everything is related to the business. That's why learning table manners is so important. In this lesson, we’re going to learn what we can say when making a toast. Let's get started!
video, Coffee break, business, meeting
Did You Get Everything? Newbie
Well, if you are a forgetful person, you must hear this dialogue pretty often. "Did you bring this? What about that?" So, today we are going to learn how to ask these questions and how to answer them in Chinese in this lesson. Let's get started!
video, parents, kids, family
Chengyu Series - Sky & Earth Elementary
Chengyu are Chinese idioms that consist of four characters. Although they originate from classical Chinese, Chengyu remain as an important aspect in both spoken and written language. They may seem erratic and confusing to you at first since they don’t follow the usual sentence order and their meanings depend heavily on context. But don’t worry, in this Chengyu series, we will introduce simple Chengyu made up with all the characters that you already knew, and you can infer the actual meaning by looking at the separate characters! In this lesson, let’s take a look at a Chengyu with Sky & Earth 天地! Editor's note: At 4:40, the pinyin for 天 should be [tiān] instead of [tán].
video, idioms, nature
88 characters with Carly, Part 1 Newbie
Join Carly as she explains 88 common and simple Chinese characters you will find all over China. In this 1st lesson Carly will give you the details of characters found on everyday streets and buildings. Be prepared knowing these characters while on your next visit to China.
character, street, video
88 characters with Carly, Part 2 Newbie
Join Carly as she explains 88 common & simple Chinese characters you will find all over China. In this 2nd lesson Carly will give you the details of number characters and where they can be found in. 一二三 (one, two, three), let's go!
character, numbers, video
88 characters with Carly, Part 3 Newbie
Join Carly as she explains 88 common & simple Chinese characters you will find all over China. In this 3rd lesson Carly will give you the details of dates & times and when they are used. Be prepared knowing these characters while on your next visit to China.
character, time, date, video
88 characters with Carly, Part 4 Newbie
Join Carly as she explains 88 common & simple Chinese characters you will find all over China. In this 4th lesson Carly will give you the details on everyday popular drinks like coffee, tea and more. Be prepared knowing these characters while on your next visit to China.
character, video, food, order, drink
88 characters with Carly, Part 5 Newbie
Join Carly as she explains 88 common & simple Chinese characters you will find all over China. In this 5th lesson Carly will give a quick RECAP on what you learned from the previous character videos.
character, video