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Intermediate | Department Store Anniversary Sales
When business is slow, it's a good time to have an department store "anniversary sale". Listen to a shop assistant subtly trick a customer into getting some discount goods. Episode link: https://www.…
Published on 10 hours ago
Upper-intermediate | Self-Taught Degrees in China
Few countries are as education-crazy as China, but what recourse is left for those that couldn't afford a higher level education right out of high school but still have a desire to further their high…
Published on 3 days, 10 hours ago
Intermediate | Do You Buy Xmas Gifts?
Today we hear a Chinese and British colleague chat about Christmas and how they will celebrate this holiday period. Seems like the Chinese colleague might be going on a date with someone! Have a Merr…
Published on 5 days, 10 hours ago
Upper-intermediate | Preparing for Pain
In this lesson, an intrepid shopper is going through a rather long list of medical supplies as he receives assistance from the pharmacist. As for why an apparently healthy young man would need such a…
Published on 1 week ago
Intermediate | Reserving a Taxi Cab by Telephone
Major cities in China have automated taxi cab reservation services. You make a phone call, listen to a recording, and then are put in touch with an operator. This lesson will cover all the basics for…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Upper-intermediate | Driving in China
Driving in China has been likened to action films, video games, and even demolition derby. Make no mistake -- there are good reasons not to get behind the wheel in China! On the other hand, there are…
Published on 1 week, 5 days ago
Intermediate | A Short Haircut
Whether you prefer a high-end salon or that guy cutting hair under the bridge, this lesson will cover all the Mandarin Chinese a guy needs to simply make his hair shorter (and then a bit shorter). Be…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Upper-intermediate | Adopting a Chinese Child
The Chinese are well aware that many foreigners are adopting Chinese babies. Many of these foreigners even return to China with their children, introducing the land of their heritage to them. But wha…
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Intermediate | Music Corner in the Park
Maybe you know about the weekly English corner in your local park, but did you know that there are also "music corners?" In China, these informal bands aren't too hard to find (they're the ones with …
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
Upper-intermediate | Market Research 3: Assessing the Competition
In part three of this series, some serious research has been done on the motor home market in China. We're talking market share, we're talking core competitive advantages, we're talking high-end mark…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago