How Do Chinese People Save Money on Movie Tickets?
The American film “Warcraft” did not do well at theatres in the USA. However, in China, “Warcraft” was a huge success. So, why did this film succeed in China but not in America? The movie was a “bomb” at the American box office but a …
Video Lesson: Congratulations!
You are invited to a wedding of your Chinese friend. What do you say when you propose a toast? Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: All I Wanna Do…
You wanna do this and you wanna do that. Whatever you want, you want to know how to express your wants…in Chinese.
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Yao Ming’s No.11 Jersey Retirement: Describe It in Mandarin Chinese
Basketball player 姚明 Yao Ming is the most famous athlete in China’s history. Yao played for the Shanghai Sharks from 1997 to 2002 and then played for the NBA’s Houston Rockets from 2002 to 2011. Standing 7’6” tall (229cm), Yao was dominating in the position …
Master Mandarin With Five Amazing Movies
Everyone likes to take a break from the books. One of the best ways to keep learning without taxing your brain too much is to watch a movie. Don’t worry, a little relaxation won’t hurt. And after all, what’s the use of learning Chinese without …
Video lesson: Where are you?
Where are you? That is the question. In spoken Mandarin Chinese, the question “哪儿 (nǎr)” is commonly used when requesting location information. Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: Making a Phone Call
Exercises in the Video:
1. (Phone ringing) … What would she say? Please choose the best answer. A. Nǐ shì shéi? A. 你是谁？ B. Nǐ hǎo ma? B. 你好吗？ C. Wéi, nǐ hǎo! C. 喂，你好！ 2. A: Wéi, nǐ hǎo! A：喂，你好！ B: Wéi. … B：喂。… …
What Chinese Eat on Their Birthday: Longevity Noodles
How do you celebrate your birthday? (How do people say birthday in Chinese?) Many might answer: with a birthday cake. (How do people say birthday cake in Chinese?) In China, there is an ancient tradition that is still in practice today. …
Answer to What Chinese Eat on Their Birthday: Longevity Noodles
Answer: B A. 寿司 (shòusī) sushi B. 长寿 (chángshòu) longevity C. 寿星 (shòuxīng) the god of longevity/a person whose birthday is being celebrated
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Children’s Chinese Song: 小跳蛙 (xiǎo tiàowā) Leap Frog
Recently a parent of one of our students told us that her son loves this happy song. Studying songs like this can help students be more happy while studying Chinese and learn the language quicker. We hope it can help you too!
Leap Frog lyrics:…
Video Lesson: Family Members (Ⅱ)
Did you know that in Mandarin Chinese, there are different titles for both “sets” of grandparents? The title you call them depends on whether they are from your MOTHER’S side of the family or your FATHER’S side of the family. Don’t mix them up! Watch …
Video Lesson: Family Members
Let’s say how Chinese address their family members. Watch Video Answers …