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Elementary | New York City
New York City? What the heck does learning Chinese have to do with New York City? Don't be naive. In the gritty underworld of the fake Prada black market, you're going to need to hone your Mandarin s…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Newbie | Giving up a Seat
In a place where an empty seat on public transportation is about as uncommon as toilet paper in the bathroom, it's understandable why there is a certain "scrimmage" of sorts when the bus doors fling …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Elementary | Gymnastics
If you feel like you've been doing back flips trying to learn Chinese, this lesson is for you! This next in our series of Olympics lessons is about gymnastics. In this podcast, you'll learn how to de…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Newbie | My Cat
There are cats to love (white, fluffy kittens) and cats to hate (those gold ones waving their strange little arm at the till in the Chinese restaurant). However, love them or hate them, you probably …
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Elementary | Superman
Your wonder-twin powers won't activate and the kryptonite is sapping the Mandarin from your very brain. The frustration is making you feel like kicking some bad-guy booty? Or perhaps you feel like wi…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Newbie | Moving
Don't think of moving house as a pain. Think of it as an excuse for throwing a house-warming bash. Invite us! We'll bring a nice plant. In this podcast, learn how to tell someone that you are moving,…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Elementary | Cycling
Some cyclists train for years before hitting the track in the Olympics. Other cyclists buy a $30 bicycle and are thrown onto the gritty pavement of a Chinese city to learn from their hard knocks. One…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Newbie | I'm Bored
With the onset of summer vacation, mothers everywhere are familiar with the refrain: "I'm bored!" Now, if you decide to join the kids in a two-month long loafing, better get your whining down pat. In…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Elementary | Basic Shapes
After months of painstakingly writing Chinese characters, we recommend you take a moment to vent your frustrations by grabbing a felt marker and angrily drawing squares, circles, and triangles all ov…
Published on 2 years, 7 months ago
Newbie | I Forgot Your Name
Now, we know that when names consist mainly of a medley of Xs, Qs and Zs, it can be easy to lose it under pressure. So, when that friend that you just ran into is looking into your eyes with an antic…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago