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Intermediate | Utensils in the New Kitchen
A move into a new home involves lots of excitement and lots of work. Inevitably, the first time you try to cook a meal in that new home, you'll disco…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Upper-intermediate | Focus and Specialization
Do you hear a big round of applause for your making it to Upper-Intermediate? You might find yourself in a learning plateau though. Take heart! This …
3 months, 4 weeks ago
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 getti…
4 months 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 sc…
4 months 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 …
4 months 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…
4 months, 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 o…
4 months, 1 week 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 behin…
4 months, 1 week 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 …
4 months, 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, intro…
4 months, 2 weeks ago