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Elementary | Bank Hours
You've camped out for U2 tickets, queued for boxing day sales... but the bank? Waiting outside the bank before it opens is a national pastime and community social event in China. So take your number …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | That's enough tea
The kind host refilling your tea for the twenty-fourth time is indeed generous, but for those of us with TB (tiny bladder), we just might need to learn to tell them when to quit. Listen to this podca…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Elementary | Equestrian
Long before Catherine the Great made equestrian famous, people used to jump things on horseback. But not in China. Considering their stature and overuse of the word ma, if any nation should dominate …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Newbie | Forget It
Quite possibly the most useful phrase around, 'forget it' has been well-used by many a sulky teenager, dejected lover, pms-ing girlfriend and/or frustrated communicator. Listen in to this podcast, an…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Elementary | Finding One's Seat
Even though your waiguoren butt is not going to fit in these seats, you'll at least be able to find the right one. Avoid becoming the event sideshow whilst dislodging said bum from said seat in front…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Newbie | Do you have a girlfriend?
Of course, being a single man-about-town in a city chock-full of laowai-hungry gals this phrase will not come in handy at all. But, on the off-chance you find yourself being pursued, listen to this p…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Elementary | Whatever...
Coined phrase of sulky teenagers and pet phrase of indecisive girlfriends. When you know what you don't want but not what you do want, turn to this lesson to learn how to non-commit, in Mandarin Chin…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Newbie | How is business?
Now, due to being asked so many personal questions by nosy neighbors, we know you all were waiting for the lesson on 'none of your business.' However, in addition to gossip, doing business in China i…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Elementary | The Super Bowl
Glendale, Arizona. The home of Super Bowl XLII. No, that's not a world record sized wok, it's football, American style. The New England Patriots are trying to break every record by winning the Super …
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Newbie | Are you OK?
Someone's fallen and they can't get up. You want to help, but likely due to the stress of the whole ordeal, you've forgotten every Chinese word you know. By this time you are wishing for a Life Alert…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago