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Newbie | What's Your Name?
Yes, it’s easy to point at yourself, say your own name, then point at their chest and make a questioning grunt, but wouldn’t it be great if you could ask for your new friends name in Chinese, and eve…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Newbie | Good Morning!
In this lesson, we’ll teach you how to make friends! Or, at least the very first step: greetings. You’ll learn how to greet people in Mandarin Chinese, ask them how they are, and reply when they ask …
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Newbie | I Miss You!
Despite our unbelievably good music taste (Ken likes anything he can do the “big box-little box” dance to; Jenny’s more of a country music gal), it wasn’t until our “80’s Office Party” that we realiz…
Published on 5 years, 6 months ago
Any | COVID-19: United We Stand
COVID-19 has left many cities stuck in a halt. In this special podcast, Chi first takes a short tour in the "paused" New York City, one of the epicenters of the pandemic. He then interviews with Shun…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Elementary | Going to the Pharmacy
Being sick sucks, but being sick in Chinese really sucks. If you haven't lost your voice yet, get yourself down to the corner pharmacy for some relief. The smorgasbord of remedies range from the thic…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Newbie | How Old Are You?
How old are you? When an adult asks another adult this question, guessing games are likely to ensue. In this dialog, the question is met with just this kind of response. Learn the Chinese to ask this…
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Newbie | Making a Dinner Reservation, Part 1
Making a dinner reservation over the phone can be a daunting prospect, especially when restaurant on the other end of the line is exceptionally noisy and hard to understand. Thankfully, the exchange …
Published on 5 years, 10 months ago
Newbie | Let Me Sleep a Little Longer
If you're the kind of person that even the alarm clock doesn't wake, then you'll have definitely experienced a conversation similar to this. Learn how to tell someone that you want to sleep that litt…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | Answering the Door
OK, so even if you haven't come to China to pursue that job as a door-to-door salesman, you may need to call on a Chinese friend. Learn the appropriate phrases for the person on each side of the door…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago
Newbie | Saying Goodbye
You've had a wonderful time with your friends but you're worn out and ready to leave. It's time to go. But how do you break the news to your undoubtedly disappointed friends? Learn how to leave a soc…
Published on 5 years, 11 months ago