Answer to Video Lesson: Jackie Chan Comes Here Very Often!
Answers:
1.B 2.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: Jackie Chan Comes Here Very Often!” …
Mandarin Essentials
Video Lesson: Learn to Offer Help in Mandarin Chinese
“Hello, may I help you?” “Hello, is there anything I can do for you?”
Exercises in the Video:
1. Becky: Ellie, do you know where to download The Artist? Ellie: Yes, I do. Wǒ bāng nǐ! Which one best describes Ellie? Please choose the best …
Answer to Video Lesson: Learn to Offer Help in Mandarin Chinese
Answers:
1.C 2.C 3.A 4 .A 5.B <<Back to “Video Lesson: Learn to Offer Help in Mandarin Chinese” …
Be in the Know with This Popular Chinese Slang Word 炮轰 (Pàohōng)
Have you ever just lost it and unloaded your negativity online? You’re not the only one. None of us is perfect, and occasionally we just want to mock our opponent. Since we spend so much time online, it’s hard to keep perfect behavior. So when …
Video Lesson: My Bad! I Didn’t Do It on Purpose!
You made a mistake. You decide to admit it and show you are really sorry. Learn to do it in Chinese.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Hǎo qiú! Tài bàng le! B: Chǎo sǐ le! What would she say? Please choose the best answer. …
Answer to Video Lesson: My Bad! I Didn’t Do It on Purpose!
Answers:
1.A 2.B 3.A 4 .C 5.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: My Bad! I Didn’t Do It on Purpose!” …
Answer to Video Lesson: When Do You Get Up?
Answers:
1.A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.A <<Back to “Video Lesson: When Do You Get Up?” …
Video Lesson: When Do You Get Up?
Time is of the essence! It’s always important to know when and what time, whether in past, present or future tense. In today’s lesson, Ellie teaches you the basic structure of asking this.
Exercises in the Video:
1. A: Ellie, I’m moving to my new …
4 Must-Know Facts of Daily Life in China!
Are you planning a trip to China? Then you should be prepared with knowledge of daily life in China. These four must-know facts will allow you to be one step ahead of your friends as you get to know Chinese culture and language.
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… Answer to 4 Must-Know Facts of Daily Life in China!
Answer: C
Answer Analysis:
C is false–Hosts do encourage their guests to drink alcohol when they invite them over to dinner.
Know More Before You Visit China:
The Four Ancient Capitals of China: Learn About Them Here! Key Business Etiquette You Can Put to Use …
Stop! Think Before You Use 不要脸 (búyàoliǎn) or 见不得人 (jiànbùdérén)
When teaching my foreign students the importance of using the correct Mandarin Chinese speaking tones, I often use the example of “问 (wèn) ask” and “吻 (wěn) kiss” to show how a change of tone can completely change the meaning of a word. This speaking …
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 …