Answer to Video Lesson: She’s Really Something, Isn’t She?
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1. C 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B <<Back to “Video Lesson: She’s Really Something, Isn’t She?” …
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Video Lesson: Chopsticks Or Fork?
You are in a Chinese restaurant in New York. The waiter is about to provide you western utensils, yet you’d like to use chopsticks. What should you say?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Lydia, nǐ huì yòng kuàizi! B: Shì a, wǒ xǐhuan yòng …
Answer to Video Lesson: Chopsticks Or Fork?
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Video Lesson: Making an Apology (Part II)
You successfully signed a contract with a Chinese client, and got invited for a celebration party. Your Chinese host proposed a toast but you don’t drink alcohol at all. You don’t want to offend them but how do you explain to them politely?
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… Confused by 走狗 (zǒuɡǒu) & 遛狗 (liùgǒu)? You’re Not the Only One!
My Chinese class is never dull! My students always keep me on my toes and laughing with their funny mistakes and their funny ways of learning. One of my favorite “Daily Mandarin” classes was when one of my students was practicing conversational Chinese. He wanted …
Answer to Confused by 走狗 (zǒuɡǒu) & 遛狗 (liùgǒu)? You’re Not the Only One!
Answers: 1. B 走狗 (zǒugǒu): hired thug, lackey.
遛狗 (liùgǒu): walk the dog.
训狗 (xùngǒu): train a dog.
So B is the correct answer. 2. B. 好的 (hǎo de): Okay.
好吃 (hǎo chī): good to eat; tasty; delicious.
These two words above can not be …
Video Lesson: Could You Make It A Little Cheaper?
“This bag needs to be a little cheaper!” “This skirt needs to be a little cheaper!” “That DVD needs to be a little cheaper!” This lesson will show you the art of bargaining!
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Josh, nǐ wèishénme bù chī wǎnfàn? …
Answer to Video Lesson: Could You Make It A Little Cheaper?
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Video Lesson: Making An Apology (Part I)
You will meet an important Chinese client. Unfortunately, you are caught in the traffic jam; it seems that you will be late for this meeting. How do you make a sincere apology when you meet the client?
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Fúwùyuán, there …
Video Lesson: Take Care!
Learn different ways to say “goodbye” and show how you care for others.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Becky, I got a promotion! Yìqǐ qù hē yì bēi? B: Great! Wǎnshang jiǔ diǎn, zěnmeyàng? A: … What would she say? Please choose the best …
Answer to Video Lesson: Take Care!
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Get Shot While Lying Down: The Chinese Expression You Need to Know
Often, the Mandarin Chinese students in my class will hear trendy slang language that they don’t understand. It’s always fun, as a Chinese teacher, to explain to the class what these new expressions mean. Often, I let the students make an educated guess before explaining
Answer to Get Shot While Lying Down: The Chinese Expression You Need to Know
Answer: C For occasions when you are the “innocent bystander” and a victim of overhearing some gossip or criticism that was not intended for you, but applies to you and may offend you anyway, you “躺着也中枪 (Tǎngzhe yě zhòngqiāng) Get shot even when lying down”. …
Video Lesson: Greetings-Have You Had Anything to Eat?
Oftentimes your Chinese friends may greet you by saying: “Have you had anything to eat?” You were puzzled. This is a typical small talk in China though. How do you respond in an authentic way?
Exercise in the Video:
1. A: Hi, Becky! Chī le …
Video Lesson: Let’s Go to Paris!
Let’s go to Paris! Let’s play Angry birds! Let’s learn how to make a suggestion by using “吧 (ba).”
Exercises in the Video: 1. A: Bella, what do you want to do on the weekend? B: Wǒmen qù Disneyland ba! Which of the …
Video Lesson: This Perfume Smells Great!
This tea is very pleasant to drink, that movie is unpleasant to watch. Learn how to express approval or disapproval of something.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Anna, nǐ xǐhuan zhèige dàngāo ma? B: Wǒ hěn xǐhuan! ________________。 Please choose the answer that best …