Elementary | Slippery Ground
Often times in China when you're running out the door you notice the street cleaners have just washed down the streets and sidewalks. This can be especially dangerous in the winter when water freezes ...
21 Apr 202515min
Newbie | Asking the Time
In bustling cities like Shanghai and Beijing, there's always something happening, and sometimes even according to schedule. Knowing what time it is will always be something you need to ask early on, a...
18 Apr 202511min
Elementary | Cold Weather Is Coming
One thing is true about the weather these days: it's really unpredictable! People generally try to stay on top of the weather news in China, but despite an effort to stay informed, one of the characte...
16 Apr 202518min
Newbie | Taxi to the Airport
Never leave it till the last minute to catch a taxi to the airport. If you are left with no choice, make sure you've listened to today's lesson - you'll be able to tell the driver the time of your fli...
14 Apr 202512min
Elementary | Return to the Hometown
It's the new year and that means traveling home to see friends and family. In today's lesson learn how to make plans to see old friends. Hopefully you're able to fit it all into a week-long visit! Epi...
11 Apr 202518min
Newbie | Which Time Zone?
Tossing and turning, lack of appetite, moodiness; these are all symptoms of one very common condition: jet lag! But the worst is when you forget to change the time on your phone and you show up somewh...
9 Apr 202515min
Elementary | Mailing a Package at the Post Office
Sending a package can be a bit intimidating in any language. The post office employee will ask you a number of questions about the contents of your package, the way you want to send it, and the option...
7 Apr 202516min
Newbie | Anybody home?
Today we'll arm you with the right phrases in Mandarin for dealing with big scary creaky doors that are left ajar and asking if anyone is there. Just be prepared -- you may not like what you discover....
4 Apr 202511min
