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Elementary | World Cup and Diamonds
All eyes are focused on South Africa this summer as the nation prepares to host the World Cup. Check out today's lesson and learn how to describe one…
10 months ago
Newbie | What Time is It Now?
Fans of "are we there yet" will enjoy annoying their companions with the endlessly repeated question, "what time is it now?" Whether you're just curi…
10 months ago
Elementary | Security Check in the Subway
Security checks are a given at airports and most bus stations in China. But these days, you're likely to see them in some subway stations, as well (a…
10 months, 1 week ago
Newbie | Tickets Today, Tickets Tomorrow
Hopefully you've bought plane tickets before and you're aware that the price can vary a bit according to when you buy. With this lesson, you can also…
10 months, 1 week ago
Elementary | A New Jug for the Water Cooler
The office water cooler: this is such a common part of most offices that in English we even have a way of describing gossip that originates there! Bu…
10 months, 1 week ago
Newbie | Housekeeping!
China is a nation of early risers, so don't be too surprised when housekeeping starts pounding on your hotel room door at 8am. In this Chinese lesson…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Elementary | Nearby Tea House
You're in China and you want some tea. Where do you go? A tea house, of course. But what happens if you can't find one? Perhaps you'll have to settle…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Newbie | Lost Wallet and Passport
You ever lose your passport? Or your wallet? Or your wallet and your passport? We hope not, but just in case, it's probably a good idea to know how t…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Elementary | That's Not Your Food
One of the great things about restaurants in China is that they often bring out your food faster than you can order it. On the downside, sometimes th…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Newbie | Where Are You Going In China?
OK, so you can express that you're going to China, in Chinese. That's great! But if you're telling any Chinese person this, their immediate next ques…
10 months, 3 weeks ago