Mandarin Essentials
Video Lesson: I’m Tired!
Tired? Headache? Stomachache? Toothache? Tell me how you feel.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Becky, let’s go to see a movie tonight! B: Bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ bù xiǎng qù. … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. A. Wǒ hěn hǎo! …
Answer to Video Lesson: I’m Tired!
Answers:
1.C 2.B <<Back to “Video Lesson: I’m Tired!” …
Video Lesson: Don’t Tell Others Our Secret!
The grass is always greener on the other hill. Let’s learn how to say “other” in Chinese.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Jenny, what are you looking for? B: Wǒ xiǎng mǎi mángguǒ. A: Zhèi ge chāoshì méiyǒu. Wǒmen qù biéde chāoshì, zěnmeyàng? B: …
Answer to Video Lesson: Don’t Tell Others Our Secret!
Answers:
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Don’t Tell Others Our Secret!” …
The “Kingdom of Bicycles” is Back: 共享单车 (gòngxiǎng dānchē) is Exploding!
I’m going to tell you about China’s many 共享单车 (gòngxiǎng dānchē) programs. These programs are cheap, convenient and changing the way that locals and visitors are getting around in China. I’ve been studying Mandarin Chinese in Beijing for nearly a year now. Myself and my …
Answer to The “Kingdom of Bicycles” is Back: 共享单车 (gòngxiǎng dānchē) is Exploding!
Answer: C
Answer Analysis:
Once you find the bike you wish to use, you can input the corresponding bike number into the app. It will then give you a four-digit code to unlock that bike. When you’ve finished the trip, you can leave the bike …
Tourism Traps and The Chinese Word You Need to Know
Something anyone traveling in China should be aware of is over-exaggerated tours that will rip you off. Often walking down a street of a famous area in China, you will be approached by tour agencies trying to get you to buy some tour to nearby …
Answer to Chinese Test: Does the Bird Love to Eat Vegetables?
Correct Answer
1. C
Translation:
Tom, gàn de búcuò a! Alice: Tom, 干 得不错 啊！ Tom, well done!
Wǒ zhǐshì yì ge càiniǎo, háiyào duōduō xuéxí la. Tom: 我 只是 一 个 菜鸟， 还要 多多 学习 啦。 I’m just a newbie; I need to learn …
Chinese Test: Does the Bird Love to Eat Vegetables?
Conversation:
Tom, gàn de búcuò a! Alice: Tom, 干 得不错 啊！
Wǒ zhǐshì yí ge càiniǎo, háiyào duōduō xuéxí la. Tom: 我 只是 一 个 菜鸟， 还要 多多 学习 啦。
What does “菜鸟 (càiniǎo)” mean?
A. The bird likes vegetables B. Green bird C. Newbie …
Video Lesson: I’m Really Annoyed!
You just had a huge fight with your sweetheart, but your friend keeps pestering you with questions. Learn how to tell her in Chinese “I’m really annoyed right now! Leave me alone!”
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Rachel, are you OK? B: Well…this project …
Answer to Video Lesson: I’m Really Annoyed!
Answers:
1.C 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: I’m Really Annoyed! ” …
Video Lesson: It’s Up to You!
Either way is fine with me! It’s up to you! Whatever! In Chinese, you can just say “随便 (Suíbiàn)!”
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Jenny, wǒmen wǎnshang qù chànggē, hǎo mɑ? B: Xíng. A: Wǒmen qù něi jiā KTV? B: Wǒ dōu xínɡ, suíbiàn. …
Answer to Video Lesson: It’s Up to You!
Answers:
1.C 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.B 6.C <<Back to “Video Lesson: It’s Up to You! ” …
Before You Lend A Hand, Know 帮倒忙 (bāng dàománg)
I’m going to introduce a Chinese word that is useful to everyday situations of human interaction. We often use it in group work or when trying to get things accomplished. The word is 帮倒忙 (bāng dàománg) and I’m going to explain how we use it …
Answer to Before You Lend A Hand, Know 帮倒忙 (bāng dàománg)
Answer: B
Answer Analysis:
The speaking tones of Mandarin Chinese must be precise and accurate or else the meaning may change. It is important to learn speaking with native-speaking teachers and not rely on the feedback of non-native classmates and friends when trying to improve …
Video Lesson: Are You All Right?
Your friend has been going through some bad times recently. You want to help, but perhaps you won’t be able to. But at least you can show some support, right?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, nǐ hái hǎo ma? B: Wǒ yá téng. …
Video Lesson: Super Awesome!
Good, great, or super awesome?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lìli, nǐ yǒu hǎo kàn de diànyǐng tuījiàn ma? B: Nǐ kěyǐ kàn Tàijiǒng, tè yǒu yìsi. Which of the following statements is true according to the dialogue? Please choose the best answer. A. …