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Elementary | To Bow or Not to Bow
A shake of the hand received with an approving grip. A bow of the head prompts a slightly confused bow in return. A bear hug... a stone stiff body. T…
3 years ago
Newbie | Going to the Museum
Remember the days of field trips? Now, field trips in podcast-land aren't to the zoo; nor are they to the waterslides park (though that can be arrang…
3 years, 1 month ago
Elementary | Interview with an Athlete
You've heard about the agony of defeat. None of that here. In this podcast, learn about how the thrill of victory feels to an Olympic athlete. Listen…
3 years, 1 month ago
Newbie | Cold Beer
Not that we think you would like hot beer, but believe us that in China it may be essential that you specify "cold" when you order your beer. In this…
3 years, 1 month ago
Elementary | The Stingy Boss
Bosses amongst us, sit up and take note. Though you may not have had time to see it (due to being occupied with your "boss" things), you must take me…
3 years, 1 month ago
Newbie | Two Little Tigers Song
"TIGER, tiger, burning bright, in the forests of the night, what immortal hand or eye could frame thy fearful symmetry?" In the distant post-apocalyp…
3 years, 1 month ago
Elementary | Jaywalking
Though being the only one at the intersection NOT jaywalking may make you feel like you're not one of the 'cool' kids, we'd hate for you to have to e…
3 years, 1 month ago
Newbie | Requesting a Napkin
If you've given up on using chopsticks and haven't studied our lesson on requesting a fork yet, you may just have to pretend that where you come from…
3 years, 1 month ago
Elementary | Track and Field
Think of track and field as a profound metaphor for Chinese learning: Jumping over grammar hurdles, throwing out words like shotputs, the high-jump o…
3 years, 1 month ago
Newbie | Giving an Example
When learning a language there are a profusion of ways to acquire new language. One method many have found helpful has been dubbed "pictionary." Howe…
3 years, 1 month ago