Mandarin Essentials
Video Lesson: What Do You REALLY Mean by This Color?
Red, black…when Chinese people use them, do you know what they REALLY mean?
Exercises in the Video:
1. Zhēn bù zhīdào Jill shì zǒu le shénme yùn. Tā de xīn nán péngyou shì yǒumíng de zuànshí wáng lǎo wǔ. Which of the followings is true? …
Video Lesson: There’s No Mai-Tai in This Bar!
There is the Great Wall in China. There is the Eiffel Tower in France. There is the London Eye in U.K. Are there any landmarks in your Country?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Are there many foreigners in Beijing? B: Shì de, Běijīng yǒu …
Answer to Video Lesson: There’s No Mai-Tai in This Bar!
Answers:
1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5. B 6. C 7. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: There’s No Mai-Tai in This Bar!” …
The Unique Ways Chinese People Keep Warm in Winter
Daily life can be vastly different between the USA and China. It’s no secret that the food, history and culture of the two countries are not always similar. One other aspect of life that is unique in China is the things you can find when …
Answer to The Unique Ways Chinese People Keep Warm in Winter
Answer: A 冰淇淋 (bīngqílín): ice cream. It is popular in summer.
烤玉米 (kǎoyùmǐ): roasted corn.
烤红薯 (kǎohóngshǔ): roasted sweet potatoes.
暖手袋 (nuǎnshǒudài): warm handbags.
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Video Lesson: Dongzhi Festival
In traditional Chinese culture, “Winter solstice” marks the start of the longer daylight hours and an increase in positive energy flowing in. Chinese call this day “dōngzhì,” and eat either dumplings or Tangyuan on that day.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, Dōngzhì kuàilè! …
Answer to Video Lesson: Dongzhi Festival
Answers:
1. A 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Dongzhi Festival” …
Video Lesson: Merry Christmas! (Part II)
Santa Clause, Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas hats….And how to say these words in Chinese?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Becky, what are you making? B: Wǒ xiǎng gěi Kate zuò yì zhāng shèngdàn kǎ. Which of the followings is false? Please choose the …
Answer to Video Lesson: Merry Christmas! (Part II)
Answers:
1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Merry Christmas! (Part II)” …
Answer to Video Lesson: Merry Christmas!
Answers:
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C <<Back to “Video Lesson: Merry Christmas!” …
Our Top 4 Chinese Tips for Living with Smog
Smog, also known as “雾霾 (wùmái)” in Chinese, has been a hot and serious topic in China, especially in winter. It is such an issue that it affects people’s daily life and work. To not only protect yourself against smog, but also improve your Chinese, …
Answer to Our Top 4 Chinese Tips for Living with Smog
Answers: 1. A 2. B
Read Chinese Health Articles!
What does “上火(shànghuǒ)” mean in Mandarin? I am sick (Beginner) <<Back to “Our Top 4 Chinese Tips for Living with Smog”…
Video Lesson: Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Yeah…it is that time of the year again. Christmas shopping, Christmas gifts, Christmas holidays…
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Zhèi tiáo wéijīn shì shéi de? B: Nà shì wǒ gěi māma de … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. …
Video Lesson: All of the Gunk Or Smell Comes Out of Your Head!
You will never learn these Mandarin Chinese words in a text book. What are you talking about? Yes, I am talking about all the gunk and smell that come out of your head!
Exercises in the Video:
1. Yì xiǎng dào māma zuò de fàn, …
Answer to Video Lesson: All of the Gunk Or Smell Comes Out of Your Head!
Answers:
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A <<Back to “Video Lesson: All of the Gunk Or Smell Comes Out of Your Head!” …
I Want to Be You! How to Learn Chinese Like a Millionaire
Are you business savvy? If you are, you would know the legendary investor, Jim Rogers. At an international business forum, Jim talked about the huge importance of learning Chinese to anyone interested in building a future in business. “Chinese will be the most important global …
Answer to I Want to Be You! How to Learn Chinese Like a Millionaire
Answer: A 绕口令 (ràokǒulìng): tongue twister
诗歌 (shīgē): poem
谜语 (míyǔ): riddle
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Excuse Me, Can I Send Money Back Home? How to Use Banks in China!
I have known many foreigners who have come and visited China for different reasons–whether it be for immersion, traveling, work and more. Usually at some point these people can’t get by on their foreign bank and need to use one of the major banks in …