Mandarin Essentials
Video Lesson: Night at the Movies? Enjoy This Chinese Theater Lesson First!
The Chinese love going to the movies just as much as anyone else! Movie theaters are a popular activity for young Chinese in the cities. Before going to the “电影院 (diànyĭngyuàn),” “movie theater” or “cinema”, learn the Chinese necessary to have a good time! Learn …
Video Lesson: 天啊, OMG!
Oh, my god! I win the lottery! Oh, my god! He proposed to me! Oh, my god! I got the signature from Lady Gaga! Oh, my god! … Watch Video Answers…
Video Lesson: Know “Boring” in Chinese for Those Unbearable Moments!
Go catch a movie? Not interesting! Shopping? Tired! Calculus lectures? So boring! Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: All Good? Learn “Me too!” in Chinese
So, are we in agreement? Say so by learning “我也是 (Wǒ yě shì) Me too!” in Chinese. Study the lesson and stick around for some helpful exercises to test your knowledge! Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: Know Any Slugs? Learn “Hurry up” in Chinese
Late for a party? Tell your friends to hurry up! Watch Video Answers …
Video Lesson: It is “真棒 (zhēn bàng) Awesome!”
It is great! It is awesome! It is wonderful! It is amazing! In Chinese, you can just say “真棒! (Zhēn bàng!)” Watch Video Answers …
Making Your Chinese Vocabulary More Powerful with 强(qiáng)!
Today we are going to learn a very common word, one you might even use daily. In Chinese, the character “强 (qiáng)” means strong, powerful, or better. It can also be used when ranking things. For example, with “前 (qián)+ Number + 强 (qiáng),” the …
Answer to Answering the Phone? Make Sure You Greet Them the Right Way!
Answer: 1. A 2. B
What does “你吃了吗 (Nǐ chī le ma)” Actually Mean in Mandarin?” How Much Do You Know About Chinese Business Etiquette- Hang uping a Phone Call?” How Much Do You Know About Chinese Business …
Answering the Phone? Make Sure You Greet Them the Right Way!
When the phone starts to ring, what do you say when you answer? Hi? Hello? What’s up? In China, the most common telephone opener is “喂 (wéi),” which is similar to “Hi!” or “Hello!” It’s a quick way to respond, and it’s easy to remember …
Video Lesson: I Want to “换钱 (huàn qián) Exchange Money!”
Chinese Yuan? Renmingbi? Yeah…that is what you got to use in China. Watch Video Answers …



