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Is Home Cooking Safer? Upper Intermediate
It's important to take care of your body, and in the midst of recent food scares, it can be hard to know what brands to trust. In this lesson, we talk about whether making stuff from scratch is better than eating out and how we should choose our ingredients a bit more carefully and watch what you eat.
food, safety, current events, home, cooking
Who's Been Spending My Money? Intermediate
In an increasingly cashless world, we rely more and more on the little plastic cards in your pocket. Do you know what to do if you're credit card suddenly has a charge you weren't expecting. Listen in as this person looks upon her credit card statement with a puzzled expression.
credit cards, money
Long Leg, Short Leg Elementary
Even a minor difference in your gait can have knock on consequences to the rest of your body. If you have ever had lower back pain you might think about visiting the podiatrist. With this lesson we're here to help you with this specialized vocabulary so that your visit to the foot specialist will be a breeze.
podiatrist, doctor, feet, foot, shoes
The Important Difference Between 需 (xū) and 须 (xū) Qing Wen
You might not be aware, but there are two identical pronunciations of the word "to need' in Chinese. Not only do they sound the same, but they also mean almost the exact same thing! Fear not. With the right know how, you will be able to use the correct one for each situation. Video Lesson Here:http://chinesepodtv.wistia.com/medias/4mp0ynvxbk https://chinesepodtv.wistia.com/medias/4mp0ynvxbk
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The Important Difference Between 需 (xū) and 须 (xū) Qing Wen
You might not be aware, but there are two identical pronunciations of the word "to need' in Chinese. Not only do they sound the same, but they also mean almost the exact same thing! Fear not. With the right know how, you will be able to use the correct one for each situation. Video Lesson Here:http://chinesepodtv.wistia.com/medias/4mp0ynvxbk https://chinesepodtv.wistia.com/medias/4mp0ynvxbk
Does It Suit Me? Intermediate
If you're shopping for clothes by yourself, it's always a good idea to get help from the shop assistant. Not only for a second opinion, but also to get a chance at getting a bargain. Listen in as this customer gets advice on what kind of clothes suit her as well as the different qualities of each fabric.
shopping, clothes
New Breadmaker! Newbie
Invented in Japan in the 80's, these marvels of human ingenuity have become more and more popular in recent years, especially with the food scandals of late. Listen in as a friend discusses her new purchase.
cooking, baking, food
The Cycling Holiday Pre Intermediate
You've been on a bike trip and come back nice and tanned. Your friends are likely going to comment on your new looks as well as ask to see some of the pics. Listen in as two friends discuss the trip, and the nice people she met along the way.
bicycle, holiday
Pricey Parking Upper Intermediate
Living in a big city with a car can be both a blessing and a curse at times. Yes you have the convenience of packing your car full of shopping, or taking your kids to school, but finding reasonably priced parking can be a nightmare.
parking, public transport, city, car
Don't You Know How To Drive! Intermediate
Some idiot has just driven into the back of you, so you better know the words to get you out of this tricky situation, otherwise, when the cops come, you'll have a tough time blaming the other person.
car, accident, police
Want To Lose Weight? Newbie
It's that time of the year when you step on the scales and realise you have piled on the pounds. But don't worry. You have a whole year to drop that extra tire. Listen to this lesson and learn all about losing weight in Mandarin Chinese.
weight loss, weight, exercise, diet
Movie Time! Intermediate
The daily grind getting you down? Take a break and go see a movie! China and Taiwan both have great directing talent, from both art house to movie blockbusters, but you need to decide on which film and to buy tickets first and this lesson will teach you the necessary vocabulary.
film, New Year
Do I Need to Remove my Shoes Elementary
If you've ever been invited in to someones home you might have come across these weird shoe covers. In the West, is it quite normal to walk around the house with shoes on, but to do this in Asia would be very unusual. Learn some great vocab to avoid making any embarrassing mistakes.
shoes, smell, visit
To Accumulate 积累 (jīlěi) , 积蓄 (jīxù) and 累积 (lěijī) Qing Wen
In this lesson elenapetrova asks the difference between 积累jīlěi, 积蓄jīxù and 累积lěijī. Hopefully you'll 'accumulate' enough knowledge to use them appropriately in conversation.
questions, words, grammar
Cleaning the Air Conditioning Intermediate
If you live in a hot country during the height of summer, you know how important an aircon unit is to your life. In this episode, we learn how to explain to a technician that your AC is broken (and smelly), and how best to clean it.
air conditioning, home, temperature
A Letter for My Child Upper Intermediate
Being a mother to any child holds rewards and challenges, in this lesson we hear about the joy a special child brings into his mother's life.
love, child, performance, Wish
Check Out That Woman Elementary
Two men are in a bar trying to drum up some Dutch courage and go strike up a conversation with the pretty woman across the bar. But wait. There is a man carrying a child walking over to her. Darn. She has a husband，糟糕。
Pick up girls, bar