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Elementary | Visiting a Friend's Room
Today's show covers important language for anyone planning on visiting a friend in a doorman building. Learn the basics for interacting with security…
1 year ago
Newbie | Explaining Your Job
“So… what do you do?” While that might sound like a “Singles’ Night” introduction, we mean it… seriously (you should see our faces right now). In thi…
1 year ago
Elementary | Slippery Ground
Often times in China when you're running out the door you notice the street cleaners have just washed down the streets and sidewalks. This can be esp…
1 year ago
Newbie | Asking the Time
In bustling cities like Shanghai and Beijing, there's always something happening, and sometimes even according to schedule. Knowing what time it is w…
1 year ago
Elementary | Cold Weather Is Coming
One thing is true about the weather these days: it's really unpredictable! People generally try to stay on top of the weather news in China, but desp…
1 year ago
Newbie | Taxi to the Airport
Never leave it till the last minute to catch a taxi to the airport. If you are left with no choice, make sure you've listened to today's lesson - you…
1 year ago
Elementary | Return to the Hometown
It's the new year and that means traveling home to see friends and family. In today's lesson learn how to make plans to see old friends. Hopefully yo…
1 year ago
Newbie | Which Time Zone?
Tossing and turning, lack of appetite, moodiness; these are all symptoms of one very common condition: jet lag! But the worst is when you forget to c…
1 year ago
Elementary | Mailing a Package at the Post Office
Sending a package can be a bit intimidating in any language. The post office employee will ask you a number of questions about the contents of your p…
1 year, 1 month ago
Newbie | Anybody home?
Today we'll arm you with the right phrases in Mandarin for dealing with big scary creaky doors that are left ajar and asking if anyone is there. Just…
1 year, 1 month ago