http://www.atozchinese.com en-us © www.atozchinese.com shu@atozchinese.com (Shu from AtoZChinese.com) webmaster@atozchinese.com The easiest way to learn Chinese at your own and convenient pace AtoZChinese.com The easiest way to learn Chinese at your own and convenient pace AtoZchinese.com is the easiest way to get you speaking Chinese from the very first lesson or improve your level of Chinese with the Intermediate and Advanced lessons. AtoZChinese.com podcast@atozchinese.com clean no http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%8D%B0%E8%8A%B1%E7%A8%8E Chinese government has been raising or cutting stamp duty on stock transaction to maintain a healthy stock market. If you are interested in investing in stocks or just want to have a good conversation with your Chinese friends about stocks, this dialogue may help you gather some idea. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:04 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:23:00 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%8D%B0%E8%8A%B1%E7%A8%8E#215 stamp duty Chinese government has been raising or cutting stamp duty on stock transaction to maintain a healthy stock market. If you are interested in investing in stocks or just want to have a good conversation with your Chinese friends about stocks, this dialogue may help you gather some idea. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. stock market, stamp duty, china stamp, china stock, china stock market, money, china investment, chinese, learn chinese, learn mandarin http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Buying_train_tickets So you wanted to take a trip by train to Beijing and visit the great wall. You wanted to go to Xian to see the terracotta warriors. So what was it that stopped you? You didn't know how to ask for train tickets. Well here at A to Z Chinese we can fix that problem and have you onboard the train in no time. Into days lesson you will learn how to ask for and buy train tickets in mandarin Chinese. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:53 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:59:27 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Buying_train_tickets#30 Buying train tickets So you wanted to take a trip by train to Beijing and visit the great wall. You wanted to go to Xian to see the terracotta warriors. So what was it that stopped you? You didn't know how to ask for train tickets. Well here at A to Z Chinese we can fix that problem and have you onboard the train in no time. Into days lesson you will learn how to ask for and buy train tickets in mandarin Chinese. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. train tickets, buy tickets, china, learn chinese, http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B9%9E%E5%B7%A7%E8%8A%82 中国是一个含蓄的民族，在民间也流传了许许多多浪漫的爱情故事。不但人与人谈情，还有人与神相爱，人与鬼相恋的传说，编织了一个个天上人间地下无处不在的爱情故事。西方有情人节，中国也有情人节，就是农历七月七日，也就是公历八月四号前后，到了这一天，你可以向心爱的人大胆的表白你的爱情。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:24 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:46:53 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B9%9E%E5%B7%A7%E8%8A%82#418 乞巧节 中国是一个含蓄的民族，在民间也流传了许许多多浪漫的爱情故事。不但人与人谈情，还有人与神相爱，人与鬼相恋的传说，编织了一个个天上人间地下无处不在的爱情故事。西方有情人节，中国也有情人节，就是农历七月七日，也就是公历八月四号前后，到了这一天，你可以向心爱的人大胆的表白你的爱情。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. festival, china, chinese, western, ghost, love story, human, god, learn chinese http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Buying_a_newspaper At this stage if your viewing the beginner lessons we don't expect that you're fluent with the 4000 plus characters that you need to be able to read the Chinese newspaper. What were looking at is the choice, if you were not aware, you can get a newspaper the China Daily which is printed in English. Some times you just want to know what's happening in the world with out suffering a brain aneurism trying to follow the Chinese paper. Its all about knowing what to ask, so in today's lesson we show you how to ask for a newspaper and choose the English version. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:53 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:15:49 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Buying_a_newspaper#29 Buying a newspaper At this stage if your viewing the beginner lessons we don't expect that you're fluent with the 4000 plus characters that you need to be able to read the Chinese newspaper. What were looking at is the choice, if you were not aware, you can get a newspaper the China Daily which is printed in English. Some times you just want to know what's happening in the world with out suffering a brain aneurism trying to follow the Chinese paper. Its all about knowing what to ask, so in today's lesson we show you how to ask for a newspaper and choose the English version. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. newspaper, chinese, china, buy newspaper, chinese newspaper, china trip, life in china http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%9C%A3%E8%AF%9E%E8%8A%82%E7%A4%BC%E7%89%A9 圣诞节本来是西方国家的一个非常重要的家庭团聚和喜庆的节日，而东西文化的互相交流及影响，让越来越多的中国人爱上了西方的圣诞节。不管什么样的圣诞礼物，只要你为对方花了心思，相信他（她）一定会喜欢的。有时候礼物的贵重并不在价钱的高低，只要你们彼此相爱，又真正考虑到了对方所需，那你的礼物对他（她）来说就是独一无二的。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:27 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:45:24 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%9C%A3%E8%AF%9E%E8%8A%82%E7%A4%BC%E7%89%A9#417 圣诞节礼物 圣诞节本来是西方国家的一个非常重要的家庭团聚和喜庆的节日，而东西文化的互相交流及影响，让越来越多的中国人爱上了西方的圣诞节。不管什么样的圣诞礼物，只要你为对方花了心思，相信他（她）一定会喜欢的。有时候礼物的贵重并不在价钱的高低，只要你们彼此相爱，又真正考虑到了对方所需，那你的礼物对他（她）来说就是独一无二的。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Christmas, Christmas gifts, western culture, China, Chinese, learn Chinese, Chinese gifts http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E9%9F%A9%E5%89%A7 Korean TV shows have been popular in China since seven or eight years ago. Some people might think that the structure and the plot of Korean TV dramas is a bit old-fashioned ... always Cinderella becoming a princess. However, it has lots Chinese fans especially younger generation. Watch the dialogue, you may understand why Korean TV dramas are so popular in China. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:21 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:20:32 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E9%9F%A9%E5%89%A7#214 Korean TV shows Korean TV shows have been popular in China since seven or eight years ago. Some people might think that the structure and the plot of Korean TV dramas is a bit old-fashioned ... always Cinderella becoming a princess. However, it has lots Chinese fans especially younger generation. Watch the dialogue, you may understand why Korean TV dramas are so popular in China. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. korean TV shows, korean, china, chinese, learn chinese, tv, tv shows, drama http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Sorry_wrong_number Its happened to everyone at one point, that annoying phone call in the middle of the night asking for someone you've never heard of. What do you do when that happens to you in China? Simple with the help of today's lesson you'll be able to tell this person that they have the wrong number and hopefully you wont get another call. Or you may be the caller with the wrong number and in that case you'll be able to understand when your told you have the wrong number. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:30 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:41:01 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Sorry_wrong_number#28 Sorry wrong number Its happened to everyone at one point, that annoying phone call in the middle of the night asking for someone you've never heard of. What do you do when that happens to you in China? Simple with the help of today's lesson you'll be able to tell this person that they have the wrong number and hopefully you wont get another call. Or you may be the caller with the wrong number and in that case you'll be able to understand when your told you have the wrong number. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. call, call to China, Chinese, telephone, learn chinese, life in China, learn mandarin. http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E4%BA%94%E4%B8%80%E8%8A%82 In China, May Day holiday usually lasts a week, which is also called Golden Week. The weather is always good, not so hot, not so cold, and you can escape from busy work or study for a week because it is a national holiday . Lets watch the dialogue to find out more… AtoZChinese.com 00:04:25 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:16:41 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E4%BA%94%E4%B8%80%E8%8A%82#213 May Day In China, May Day holiday usually lasts a week, which is also called Golden Week. The weather is always good, not so hot, not so cold, and you can escape from busy work or study for a week because it is a national holiday . Lets watch the dialogue to find out more… For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. May day, china, chinese, learn chinese, learn mandarin http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_s_your_phone_number By chance you've met a girl and things seem to be going great. You want to see her again. You want to get her phone number so you can arrange to meet up at a later date. How do you ask for her phone number? And how do you make sure you get her mobile and not her home phone number? Your in luck because today's lesson will show you how to ask for a phone number and specifically ask for the mobile number. AtoZChinese.com 00:05:57 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:57:57 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_s_your_phone_number#27 What's your phone number? By chance you've met a girl and things seem to be going great. You want to see her again. You want to get her phone number so you can arrange to meet up at a later date. How do you ask for her phone number? And how do you make sure you get her mobile and not her home phone number? Your in luck because today's lesson will show you how to ask for a phone number and specifically ask for the mobile number. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. phone number, chinese, learn chinese, mandarin, learn mandarin, cell phone, chinese cell phone http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%BD%9D%E6%97%8F%E7%81%AB%E6%8A%8A%E8%8A%82 火把节是中国的农历六月二十四日，也就是阳历八月前后，由中国的55个民族中的彝族举办的，人们一般要狂欢三日三夜，是彝族最隆重、最壮观，参与人数也最多的节日，民族气息极为浓厚，真可谓是彝族人民的“超级盛典”了。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:17 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:48:42 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%BD%9D%E6%97%8F%E7%81%AB%E6%8A%8A%E8%8A%82#416 彝族火把节 火把节是中国的农历六月二十四日，也就是阳历八月前后，由中国的55个民族中的彝族举办的，人们一般要狂欢三日三夜，是彝族最隆重、最壮观，参与人数也最多的节日，民族气息极为浓厚，真可谓是彝族人民的“超级盛典”了。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. chinese, chinese events, china, china festival, learn chinese, learn mandarin, mandarin http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Sorry_I_m_Late Arriving late to work or arriving late to meet friends is bound to happen. Common causes are sleeping through alarms or problems with public transport. In China when you are late you need to apologise same as everywhere else. If a girl is late for a date its acceptable but if the boy is late for the date he had better have a good reason (a bit of a double standard). So after today's lesson you will know how to apologise for your lateness. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:11 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:49:14 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Sorry_I_m_Late#26 Sorry I'm Late Arriving late to work or arriving late to meet friends is bound to happen. Common causes are sleeping through alarms or problems with public transport. In China when you are late you need to apologise same as everywhere else. If a girl is late for a date its acceptable but if the boy is late for the date he had better have a good reason (a bit of a double standard). So after today's lesson you will know how to apologise for your lateness. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. apology, sorry, dating, date chinese girls, china, chinese, learn chinese, mandarine http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_s_your_Chinese_zodiac Knowing your Chinese zodiac is important, if you go out with friends they will always talk about blood types and zodiacs. In China different blood types are used to indicate different personalities. The zodiacs can be used to check peoples compatibility. For example a chicken and a dog make a poor combination for a couple. These views are not as common as they were but you will still hear people talking about them. AtoZChinese.com 00:05:20 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:49:00 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_s_your_Chinese_zodiac#25 What's your Chinese zodiac? Knowing your Chinese zodiac is important, if you go out with friends they will always talk about blood types and zodiacs. In China different blood types are used to indicate different personalities. The zodiacs can be used to check peoples compatibility. For example a chicken and a dog make a poor combination for a couple. These views are not as common as they were but you will still hear people talking about them. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Chinese Zodiac, zodiac, chinese, china, learn chinese, learn mandarin http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%82%A3%E6%97%8F%E6%B3%BC%E6%B0%B4%E8%8A%82 每年一到泼水节，云南各地就成了欢乐的海洋，泼在身上的水花象征了幸福，健康与爱情，这就是云南特有的节日－泼水节，这个地方居住着一个少数民族－傣族，傣族有着悠久的文化历史。泼水节除了大家相互泼水外，还有赛龙舟，斗鸡，诵经，跳舞等等，场面是非常的热闹。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:43 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:29:54 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%82%A3%E6%97%8F%E6%B3%BC%E6%B0%B4%E8%8A%82#415 傣族泼水节 每年一到泼水节，云南各地就成了欢乐的海洋，泼在身上的水花象征了幸福，健康与爱情，这就是云南特有的节日－泼水节，这个地方居住着一个少数民族－傣族，傣族有着悠久的文化历史。泼水节除了大家相互泼水外，还有赛龙舟，斗鸡，诵经，跳舞等等，场面是非常的热闹。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Thai, yunnan, festival, learn Chinese, learn mandarin, Chinese, travel to yunnan http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/When_is_you_birthday In China you may not want other people to know when your birthday is. Its customary for the person having the birthday to take all of their friends out for dinner and pay for everything. So the more popular that you are the more you have to spend. Its always better to ask someone else when their birthday is so that you get an invite to dinner where they have to pay rather than you paying. AtoZChinese.com 00:05:19 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:58:21 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/When_is_you_birthday#24 When is you birthday? In China you may not want other people to know when your birthday is. Its customary for the person having the birthday to take all of their friends out for dinner and pay for everything. So the more popular that you are the more you have to spend. Its always better to ask someone else when their birthday is so that you get an invite to dinner where they have to pay rather than you paying. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. birthday, chinese birthday, gifts, celebrate, birthday cake, birthday gifts, Chinese, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin, Chinese Podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E7%9A%AE%E5%BD%B1%E6%88%8F 皮影戏是世界上最早的由人配音的影画艺术，它发源于西汉时期的陕西省，是一种历史悠久，流传很广的民间艺术。可惜，近来由于电影戏剧艺术的发展以及皮影戏特殊的高要求工艺及表演方式，而且现在的中国年轻人不愿意去学习专门艺术，所以皮影戏渐渐面临着失传的困境。 AtoZChinese.com 00:03:10 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:26:15 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E7%9A%AE%E5%BD%B1%E6%88%8F#414 皮影戏 皮影戏是世界上最早的由人配音的影画艺术，它发源于西汉时期的陕西省，是一种历史悠久，流传很广的民间艺术。可惜，近来由于电影戏剧艺术的发展以及皮影戏特殊的高要求工艺及表演方式，而且现在的中国年轻人不愿意去学习专门艺术，所以皮影戏渐渐面临着失传的困境。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Chinese opera, theater, learn chinese, chinese, mandarin, arts, chinese art, chinese history, xian, history, chinese young people, new art, modern art, tradition http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%95%99%E5%B8%88%E8%8A%82 相信各个国家的朋友，都有你们的法定教师节，而中国的教师节是九月十日，许多学生都会在这一天对自己的老师送上饱含心意的小礼物，而且有的学校也会为教师节准备一场精彩的文艺演出，让大家享受一顿丰盛的文化大餐。桃李满天下，是每个老师的心愿，学生们只要学有所成，就是对老师最好的报答。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:34 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:13:12 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%95%99%E5%B8%88%E8%8A%82#413 教师节 相信各个国家的朋友，都有你们的法定教师节，而中国的教师节是九月十日，许多学生都会在这一天对自己的老师送上饱含心意的小礼物，而且有的学校也会为教师节准备一场精彩的文艺演出，让大家享受一顿丰盛的文化大餐。桃李满天下，是每个老师的心愿，学生们只要学有所成，就是对老师最好的报答。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. learn chinese, teachers, Chinese teacher, education, chinese education http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%9B%9E%E6%B0%91%E8%A1%97 If you visit Xian, Huimin Street is always a good place to go. Huimin Street, also known as Moslem Street, is aoubt 550 yards long from south to north. , and accommodates about 20 thousand hui minority. You can get fruit pies made with persimmon, special BBQ, and etc. To find more, please watch the lesson. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:25 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:14:12 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%9B%9E%E6%B0%91%E8%A1%97#212 回民街 If you visit Xian, Huimin Street is always a good place to go. Huimin Street, also known as Moslem Street, is aoubt 550 yards long from south to north. , and accommodates about 20 thousand hui minority. You can get fruit pies made with persimmon, special BBQ, and etc. To find more, please watch the lesson. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Huimin, Huiminjie, Huimin Street, Xian, travelling to China, China trip, Chinese food, Chinese, Mandarin, learn Chinese, learn mandarin http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Where_are_you_going In China if two friends or family members or even colleagues meet each other on the street its very natural for them to ask where each other is going. Privacy has never been a big issue in China you may think that they are nosy but for them it is just their way of showing that they care. So if you meet someone you know ask them where they are going, but don't expect their answer to always be the truth. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:23 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:15:00 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Where_are_you_going#23 Where are you going? In China if two friends or family members or even colleagues meet each other on the street its very natural for them to ask where each other is going. Privacy has never been a big issue in China you may think that they are nosy but for them it is just their way of showing that they care. So if you meet someone you know ask them where they are going, but don't expect their answer to always be the truth. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Chinese greeting, chinese, learn chinese, mandarin, learn mandarin, privacy, human rights http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%A5%A5%E8%BF%90%E4%BC%9A%E5%BC%80%E5%B9%95%E5%BC%8F 体育界的2008年可以称得上是“北京年”，因为四年一度的体育盛事“奥林匹克运动会”将于8月8日晚上8时在北京正式开幕，如果你拿到了那张入场券，相信你是世界上最最幸运的人，奥运会，热爱和平的人，一起加入北京奥运会吧。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:21 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:48:09 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%A5%A5%E8%BF%90%E4%BC%9A%E5%BC%80%E5%B9%95%E5%BC%8F#412 奥运会开幕式 体育界的2008年可以称得上是“北京年”，因为四年一度的体育盛事“奥林匹克运动会”将于8月8日晚上8时在北京正式开幕，如果你拿到了那张入场券，相信你是世界上最最幸运的人，奥运会，热爱和平的人，一起加入北京奥运会吧。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Olympic 2008 http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%A4%A7%E9%9B%81%E5%A1%94 Xian is famous for Dayan Tower and Terra Cotta Warriors. It seems that lots people are attracted to Xian because of Terra Cotta Warriors. However, Dayan Tower is also worth visiting. Dayan Tower was built over 1300 years ago in Tang Dynasty and was used for the safe keeping of the scriptures. Have you heard of Xi You JI (Journey to the west)? The story is related to the Dayan Tower. To find more, please watch the video... AtoZChinese.com 00:04:27 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:53:10 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%A4%A7%E9%9B%81%E5%A1%94#211 大雁塔 Xian is famous for Dayan Tower and Terra Cotta Warriors. It seems that lots people are attracted to Xian because of Terra Cotta Warriors. However, Dayan Tower is also worth visiting. Dayan Tower was built over 1300 years ago in Tang Dynasty and was used for the safe keeping of the scriptures. Have you heard of Xi You JI (Journey to the west)? The story is related to the Dayan Tower. To find more, please watch the video... For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Dayan Tower, Terra Cotta Warriors http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Do_you_have_any_brothers_or_sisters Since 1977 china introduced a single child policy so people born during 1977 to 2005 are normally an only child. They have cousins but not brothers and sisters. The system has changed recently due to the increased number of old people meaning children would have to support up to 4 people (there own parents and there partners parents) and the lack of a welfare system. So if a person is around 15 to 30 don't be surprised if they don't have any brothers or sisters. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:02 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:55:00 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Do_you_have_any_brothers_or_sisters#22 Do you have any brothers or sisters? Since 1977 china introduced a single child policy so people born during 1977 to 2005 are normally an only child. They have cousins but not brothers and sisters. The system has changed recently due to the increased number of old people meaning children would have to support up to 4 people (there own parents and there partners parents) and the lack of a welfare system. So if a person is around 15 to 30 don't be surprised if they don't have any brothers or sisters. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Family, bother & sisters http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%89%AA%E7%BA%B8 剪纸，是中国民间最为流行的装饰艺术之一，就是把纸张剪成人物动物或其他物品的形象贴在墙壁，门窗上做点缀之用，一般都是选用红色的纸张，因为中国人认为红色比较吉庆，中国的旧时候，新娘子出嫁都要产红色的衣服。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:41 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:11:00 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%89%AA%E7%BA%B8#411 剪纸 剪纸，是中国民间最为流行的装饰艺术之一，就是把纸张剪成人物动物或其他物品的形象贴在墙壁，门窗上做点缀之用，一般都是选用红色的纸张，因为中国人认为红色比较吉庆，中国的旧时候，新娘子出嫁都要产红色的衣服。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Travel http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_time_is_it_now Chinese women don't like to wear watches especially now that they have mobile phones. Older generation Chinese people like grandparents will tend to ask what time it is . If you've forgotten your mobile you may need to know the time so that you can catch a bus or train. Many things depend on the time and in a busy country such as china you may well be asked or find yourself needing to ask the time. In Today's lesson you will learn how to ask for the time. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:08 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:05:01 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_time_is_it_now#21 What time is it now? Chinese women don't like to wear watches especially now that they have mobile phones. Older generation Chinese people like grandparents will tend to ask what time it is . If you've forgotten your mobile you may need to know the time so that you can catch a bus or train. Many things depend on the time and in a busy country such as china you may well be asked or find yourself needing to ask the time. In Today's lesson you will learn how to ask for the time. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. ask for the time http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85%E7%A6%81%E6%AF%92%E6%97%A5 众所周知，日趋严重的毒品问题已经成为全球性的灾难，更是整个人类的健康大敌。每年的6月26日已定为国际禁毒日。毒品是一个全球性的问题，希望每个人都能积极投身到抵制毒品，参与禁毒的活动中来。远离毒品，是人类健康生活的一个非常重要的保证。只有大家真正从思想上认识到吸毒对自身对社会的危害，才能视毒品于无物。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:51 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:11:52 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85%E7%A6%81%E6%AF%92%E6%97%A5#410 国际禁毒日 众所周知，日趋严重的毒品问题已经成为全球性的灾难，更是整个人类的健康大敌。每年的6月26日已定为国际禁毒日。毒品是一个全球性的问题，希望每个人都能积极投身到抵制毒品，参与禁毒的活动中来。远离毒品，是人类健康生活的一个非常重要的保证。只有大家真正从思想上认识到吸毒对自身对社会的危害，才能视毒品于无物。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. drug, cultural events, International suppressing drug date, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E6%B5%81%E8%A1%8C%E6%9C%8D%E9%A5%B0 About thirty years ago, Zhongshan suit, also known as Mao suit was popular in China. With the rapid economic growth and the influence of western culture, many Chinese people have developed an obsession with brand names, such as Nike, Adidas, etc. However, people in the dialogue seem to have different views, to find out, please watch the lesson. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:23 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:11:51 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E6%B5%81%E8%A1%8C%E6%9C%8D%E9%A5%B0#210 流行服饰 About thirty years ago, Zhongshan suit, also known as Mao suit was popular in China. With the rapid economic growth and the influence of western culture, many Chinese people have developed an obsession with brand names, such as Nike, Adidas, etc. However, people in the dialogue seem to have different views, to find out, please watch the lesson. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. fashion, clothes, shopping, girls,learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Paying_for_the_meal So you've eating your meal and now comes the time to pay up. In today's video lesson we'll show you how to request the bill in a Chinese restaurant. Well even throw in a few tips. Chinese people don't tip unfortunately this may not be the case for foreigners so be prepared to leave a little extra especially at your hotel. Most restaurants will not have the facility to accept credit cards so its always best to carry cash with you. Using your credit card carries a risk of fraud so use at your own risk. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:48 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:11:50 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Paying_for_the_meal#20 Paying for the meal So you've eating your meal and now comes the time to pay up. In today's video lesson we'll show you how to request the bill in a Chinese restaurant. Well even throw in a few tips. Chinese people don't tip unfortunately this may not be the case for foreigners so be prepared to leave a little extra especially at your hotel. Most restaurants will not have the facility to accept credit cards so its always best to carry cash with you. Using your credit card carries a risk of fraud so use at your own risk. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. pay for the meal, restaurant, dating, friends, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B8%AD%E7%A7%8B%E8%8A%82 中秋节是中国传统的民俗节日，这天是中国农历的八月十五，大概是公历的九月五号前后。中国有一句俗语，每逢佳节倍思亲。中秋节又叫团圆节，一家人都要团聚在一起。祭月亮，吃月饼，一家人享受天伦之乐，不亦乐乎。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:17 Mon, 26 May 2008 09:14:23 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B8%AD%E7%A7%8B%E8%8A%82#409 中秋节 中秋节是中国传统的民俗节日，这天是中国农历的八月十五，大概是公历的九月五号前后。中国有一句俗语，每逢佳节倍思亲。中秋节又叫团圆节，一家人都要团聚在一起。祭月亮，吃月饼，一家人享受天伦之乐，不亦乐乎。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Mid-Autumn Festival, cultural events, family, friends, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E9%B2%A4%E9%B1%BC%E7%82%96%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90 Every one likes Chinese food. Chinese Cuisine has been popular in many countries for years. Since China is such a large country, its different regions have developed distinctive cooking styles. Of the many different Chinese cooking styles the 4 most influential are considered the Four Great Traditions (Si Da Cai Xi): Cantonese, Sichuan, Shandong, and Huaiyang cuisine. In this lesson, we will learn how to cook a single Sichuan dish. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:38 Mon, 26 May 2008 09:14:22 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E9%B2%A4%E9%B1%BC%E7%82%96%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90#209 鲤鱼炖豆腐 Every one likes Chinese food. Chinese Cuisine has been popular in many countries for years. Since China is such a large country, its different regions have developed distinctive cooking styles. Of the many different Chinese cooking styles the 4 most influential are considered the Four Great Traditions (Si Da Cai Xi): Cantonese, Sichuan, Shandong, and Huaiyang cuisine. In this lesson, we will learn how to cook a single Sichuan dish. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. cooking, recipe, Chinese dish, Tofu, fish dish, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Where_are_the_toilets So you've had a couple of beers and its time for a call of nature. Where are the toilets? You know that they must be around somewhere but where do you start looking? There are no signs pointing out the direction, at least none you can read at the moment so what do you do? Today's lesson were going to show you how to ask where the toilets are. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:29 Mon, 26 May 2008 09:14:21 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Where_are_the_toilets#19 Where are the toilets? So you've had a couple of beers and its time for a call of nature. Where are the toilets? You know that they must be around somewhere but where do you start looking? There are no signs pointing out the direction, at least none you can read at the moment so what do you do? Today's lesson were going to show you how to ask where the toilets are. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. toilets, survival phrases, asking for toilets, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E7%8E%AF%E5%A2%83%E6%97%A5 每年6月5日是世界环境日。每到这一天，世界各国的政府和人民都会展开各种各样的活动来提醒全世界保护和改善人类环境。新加坡有着“花园之国”的美称，环境整洁，市容优美。做为今年世界环境日的主办国家，新加坡提出了“发展低碳经济”的主题。那么什么是低碳经济呢？在经济发展中排放最少的温室气体，却能获得整个社会最大的产出，就是低碳经济。如何减少二氧化碳等温室气体的排外又不影响环境的质量，已经成为今年经济发展的必修课题。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:39 Mon, 19 May 2008 13:58:26 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E7%8E%AF%E5%A2%83%E6%97%A5#408 世界环境日 每年6月5日是世界环境日。每到这一天，世界各国的政府和人民都会展开各种各样的活动来提醒全世界保护和改善人类环境。新加坡有着“花园之国”的美称，环境整洁，市容优美。做为今年世界环境日的主办国家，新加坡提出了“发展低碳经济”的主题。那么什么是低碳经济呢？在经济发展中排放最少的温室气体，却能获得整个社会最大的产出，就是低碳经济。如何减少二氧化碳等温室气体的排外又不影响环境的质量，已经成为今年经济发展的必修课题。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. environment, climate change, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E9%9D%92%E5%B2%9B Qingdao, located in the southeast part of Shandong Province, is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial centre. Bordering on the Yellow Sea and the Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao has a unique blend of sea and mountains, which makes it a very good summer resort. The main attractions are Laoshan known as the ‘Home of immortals’ and Ba Da Guan. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:39 Mon, 19 May 2008 13:58:25 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E9%9D%92%E5%B2%9B#208 青岛 Qingdao, located in the southeast part of Shandong Province, is a major seaport, naval base, and industrial centre. Bordering on the Yellow Sea and the Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao has a unique blend of sea and mountains, which makes it a very good summer resort. The main attractions are Laoshan known as the ‘Home of immortals’ and Ba Da Guan. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Qingdao, travel, China, beer, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Ordering_drinks So you have managed to get the table what's next? Getting some drinks is always a good start, having a couple of drinks is a good way to loosen up the atmosphere especially if you are just getting to know each other. You will notice in china that people only seem to drink whilst eating there meals. Although it is not as common due to increased number of Westerners living and working in china there are more western style pubs and clubs being opened. Only the younger Chinese generation tend to go these establishments. In today's lesson we will show you how to order beer and wine. Although many Chinese drink a spirit made from rice you can at least order yourself a drink AtoZChinese.com 00:02:48 Mon, 19 May 2008 13:58:24 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Ordering_drinks#18 Ordering drinks So you have managed to get the table what's next? Getting some drinks is always a good start, having a couple of drinks is a good way to loosen up the atmosphere especially if you are just getting to know each other. You will notice in china that people only seem to drink whilst eating there meals. Although it is not as common due to increased number of Westerners living and working in china there are more western style pubs and clubs being opened. Only the younger Chinese generation tend to go these establishments. In today's lesson we will show you how to order beer and wine. Although many Chinese drink a spirit made from rice you can at least order yourself a drink For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. ordering drinks, restaurant, eating, drinking, survival phrases, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%84%BF%E7%AB%A5%E8%8A%82 每年6月1日是中国的儿童节，你知道中国的孩子如何度过自己的节日吗？是跟父母一起逛游乐园，还是学校组织集体活动让他们参加呢？ 其实啊，逛游乐园，动物园也好，学校组织活动也好，还是几个小朋友们别出心裁地想出个好玩的计划也好，只要六一儿童节那天小朋友们玩得开心，过得有意义，就是最有价值的节日。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:36 Mon, 19 May 2008 09:54:44 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%84%BF%E7%AB%A5%E8%8A%82#407 儿童节 每年6月1日是中国的儿童节，你知道中国的孩子如何度过自己的节日吗？是跟父母一起逛游乐园，还是学校组织集体活动让他们参加呢？ 其实啊，逛游乐园，动物园也好，学校组织活动也好，还是几个小朋友们别出心裁地想出个好玩的计划也好，只要六一儿童节那天小朋友们玩得开心，过得有意义，就是最有价值的节日。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Children's day, kids, cultural events, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%8C%97%E4%BA%AC Beijing, as the capital of China, is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in the world. It has more than 3000 years of history and hundreds of historical, cultural and ancient sites of great value. Therefore, Beijing is also referred as ‘the greatest individual project of mankind’. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace are highly attractive while displaying the charm of oriental cultures. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:09 Mon, 19 May 2008 09:54:43 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%8C%97%E4%BA%AC#207 北京 Beijing, as the capital of China, is one of the most famous historical and cultural cities in the world. It has more than 3000 years of history and hundreds of historical, cultural and ancient sites of great value. Therefore, Beijing is also referred as ‘the greatest individual project of mankind’. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace are highly attractive while displaying the charm of oriental cultures. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Beijing, China, travel, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Asking_for_a_menu So you may be at the bar having a few drinks and suddenly get the urge to eat. You know this place serves food but you don't see a menu lying around. What are you going to do? Simple your going to ask for the menu. Right now your probably asking yourself I don't know how to ask for a menu. That's where we at A to Z Chinese come to the rescue. In today's lesson we will show you how to politely ask for a menu and then how to thank the waiter when the menu is given. AtoZChinese.com 00:01:55 Mon, 19 May 2008 09:54:42 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Asking_for_a_menu#17 Asking for a menu So you may be at the bar having a few drinks and suddenly get the urge to eat. You know this place serves food but you don't see a menu lying around. What are you going to do? Simple your going to ask for the menu. Right now your probably asking yourself I don't know how to ask for a menu. That's where we at A to Z Chinese come to the rescue. In today's lesson we will show you how to politely ask for a menu and then how to thank the waiter when the menu is given. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. menu, restaurant, eating, survival phrases, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%97%A0%E7%83%9F%E6%97%A5 每年的5月31日是世界无烟日，而今年无烟日的主题是和广大青少年相关的哦。自上个世纪50年代以来，由吸烟而导致的肺癌疾病已受到了越来越多国家的重视，而养成不吸烟的好习惯，要从青少年开始抓起。“无烟青少年”就是这届世界无烟日的主题。青少年吸烟的前景着实堪忧，所以我们要积极联合身边的亲戚朋友们，多多参加抵制烟草的活动，鼓励青少年戒烟。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:36 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:34:18 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%B8%96%E7%95%8C%E6%97%A0%E7%83%9F%E6%97%A5#406 世界无烟日 每年的5月31日是世界无烟日，而今年无烟日的主题是和广大青少年相关的哦。自上个世纪50年代以来，由吸烟而导致的肺癌疾病已受到了越来越多国家的重视，而养成不吸烟的好习惯，要从青少年开始抓起。“无烟青少年”就是这届世界无烟日的主题。青少年吸烟的前景着实堪忧，所以我们要积极联合身边的亲戚朋友们，多多参加抵制烟草的活动，鼓励青少年戒烟。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. smoking, quit smoking, cigarettes, health, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%AD%A6%E5%A4%96%E8%AF%AD ‘I speak English, so I don't have to learn a foreign language....’ Have you ever had the same thought? According to the CIA World Fact Book, only 20 % of the world's total population speaks English as a primary or second language. This means that 80% of the worlds population does not speak English at all. Learning another language often opens up new opportunities and increases global understanding. Lots of Chinese people are very keen to learn English as it can bring more job opportunities. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:45 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:34:17 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%AD%A6%E5%A4%96%E8%AF%AD#206 学外语 "I speak English, so I don't have to learn a foreign language...." Have you ever had the same thought? According to the CIA World Fact Book, only 20 % of the world's total population speaks English as a primary or second language. This means that 80% of the worlds population does not speak English at all. Learning another language often opens up new opportunities and increases global understanding. Lots of Chinese people are very keen to learn English as it can bring more job opportunities. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. learn a second language, foreign languages, languages, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Getting_a_table_at_a_restaurant So you want to go out for dinner. You may want to impress new work colleagues or just simply take some friends out for a meal. You have arrived at a restaurant but how do you get a table? What do you say? That's where were we come in to help. In today's lesson you will learn when you are being asked how many people and how to reply. When you enter a restaurant in china you will always be asked how many people that there will be with you, so learning when this question is being asked and how to respond is very important. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:13 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:34:16 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Getting_a_table_at_a_restaurant#16 Getting a table at a restaurant So you want to go out for dinner. You may want to impress new work colleagues or just simply take some friends out for a meal. You have arrived at a restaurant but how do you get a table? What do you say? That's where were we come in to help. In today's lesson you will learn when you are being asked how many people and how to reply. When you enter a restaurant in china you will always be asked how many people that there will be with you, so learning when this question is being asked and how to respond is very important. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. restaurant, booking, survival phrases, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%BA%AC%E5%89%A7 京剧是中国的国粹，是中国的文化遗产，已经流传了几百年。代表人物有梅兰芳等艺术大师，有板有眼，高亢激昂的韵调，让人听了回肠荡气，满腹生香，是一种绝佳的艺术享受。京剧是非常深奥的艺术，它的唱功和做功都有一套苛刻的要求。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:50 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:45 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E4%BA%AC%E5%89%A7#405 京剧 京剧是中国的国粹，是中国的文化遗产，已经流传了几百年。代表人物有梅兰芳等艺术大师，有板有眼，高亢激昂的韵调，让人听了回肠荡气，满腹生香，是一种绝佳的艺术享受。京剧是非常深奥的艺术，它的唱功和做功都有一套苛刻的要求。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Chinese opera, jing ju, entertainment, theater, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E8%AF%81%E5%8A%B5 China stocks are usually classified into three categories: A shares, B shares, and H shares. To make profit from buying stocks, it seems to be essential to gain general understanding of the current Chinese leaders who are in control of China’s economic and social policies. Let’s here how Chinese people are thinking about the current China’s stock market. AtoZChinese.com 00:05:44 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:44 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E8%AF%81%E5%8A%B5#205 证劵 China stocks are usually classified into three categories: A shares, B shares, and H shares. To make profit from buying stocks, it seems to be essential to gain general understanding of the current Chinese leaders who are in control of China’s economic and social policies. Let’s here how Chinese people are thinking about the current China’s stock market. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. stocks, business, money, investment, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Elevator Due to the population growth the need for more housing is increasing but with limited land for building new properties the only way is up. High rise apartments are a common site in large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Inevitably you will find yourself in a situation where you will be in an elevator with another person. In today's lesson we will show you how to ask and understand which floor someone wants to go to. AtoZChinese.com 00:01:56 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:43 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Elevator#15 Elevator Due to the population growth the need for more housing is increasing but with limited land for building new properties the only way is up. High rise apartments are a common site in large cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Inevitably you will find yourself in a situation where you will be in an elevator with another person. In today's lesson we will show you how to ask and understand which floor someone wants to go to. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. elevator, general conversation, survival phrases, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%84%9A%E4%BA%BA%E8%8A%82 愚人节是西方的一个节日，这个节日是一个快乐的节日。你可能捉弄过别人，也可能被别人捉弄过，这种印象一定非常难忘吧。发生在愚人节里的故事总是稀奇古怪，有的让人笑，有的让人哭，有的让人哭笑不得，回头一想总是非常好玩。 AtoZChinese.com 00:01:55 Mon, 05 May 2008 14:14:04 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%84%9A%E4%BA%BA%E8%8A%82#404 愚人节 愚人节是西方的一个节日，这个节日是一个快乐的节日。你可能捉弄过别人，也可能被别人捉弄过，这种印象一定非常难忘吧。发生在愚人节里的故事总是稀奇古怪，有的让人笑，有的让人哭，有的让人哭笑不得，回头一想总是非常好玩。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. April fool's day, cultural events, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E4%BA%91%E5%8D%97 Yunnan is located in the far southern corner of China, sharing the same border with Thailand, Loa and Vietnam. Yunnan has 25 different ethnic minorities who have lived here for a long time. Only recently, some Han Chinese have migrated here. As a result of the ethnic minorities who reside here it is the most culturally diverse province in China. The Major Tourist Regions are Kunming, Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Scenic Region, Ruili and etc. In this lesson, we’ll see two Chinese people talk about the trip to Yunnan. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:19 Mon, 05 May 2008 14:14:03 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E4%BA%91%E5%8D%97#204 云南 Yunnan is located in the far southern corner of China, sharing the same border with Thailand, Loa and Vietnam. Yunnan has 25 different ethnic minorities who have lived here for a long time. Only recently, some Han Chinese have migrated here. As a result of the ethnic minorities who reside here it is the most culturally diverse province in China. The Major Tourist Regions are Kunming, Stone Forest, Jiuxiang Scenic Region, Ruili and etc. In this lesson, we’ll see two Chinese people talk about the trip to Yunnan. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Yunnan, travel, kunming, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Are_you_alright What's the first thing you do when you see someone hurt themselves? Laugh? If you chose this option you're a little bit twisted aren't you? Being serious the first thing any normal person would do is check to see if the person is ok. You want to ask the question are you alright? but again you just don't know the words. Here at A to Z Chinese were always here to help. After today's lesson you'll be able to do more than stand and laugh you'll be able to find out if the person is alright. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:17 Mon, 05 May 2008 14:14:02 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Are_you_alright#14 Are you alright? What's the first thing you do when you see someone hurt themselves? Laugh? If you chose this option you're a little bit twisted aren't you? Being serious the first thing any normal person would do is check to see if the person is ok. You want to ask the question are you alright? but again you just don't know the words. Here at A to Z Chinese were always here to help. After today's lesson you'll be able to do more than stand and laugh you'll be able to find out if the person is alright. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. caring, worry, general conversations, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D 旗袍是中国满人的服饰，分为京派和海派。现在的旗袍，裁减是非常的贴身，而且裙底开叉开的非常高，女人穿上会非常的婀娜多姿，非常的性感。《花样年华》这本电影的女主角张曼玉一共换了26套旗袍。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:35 Mon, 05 May 2008 09:10:26 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%97%97%E8%A2%8D#403 旗袍 旗袍是中国满人的服饰，分为京派和海派。现在的旗袍，裁减是非常的贴身，而且裙底开叉开的非常高，女人穿上会非常的婀娜多姿，非常的性感。《花样年华》这本电影的女主角张曼玉一共换了26套旗袍。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Chinese dress, fashion, clothes, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E7%A6%8F%E5%88%A9%E5%BD%A9%E7%A5%A8 The Lottery is a relatively new in China, and started in June 1987. The Welfare lottery, also called Fuli Caipiao, is the only national lottery approved by the Chinese central government. The profit from the sale of these lottery tickets is mainly used for social welfare, such as the development of public sports facilities, education and health care for the handicapped. We will what Chinese people think about China’s Welfare lottery in this lesson. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:23 Mon, 05 May 2008 09:10:25 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E7%A6%8F%E5%88%A9%E5%BD%A9%E7%A5%A8#203 福利彩票 The Lottery is a relatively new in China, and started in June 1987. The Welfare lottery, also called Fuli Caipiao, is the only national lottery approved by the Chinese central government. The profit from the sale of these lottery tickets is mainly used for social welfare, such as the development of public sports facilities, education and health care for the handicapped. We will what Chinese people think about China’s Welfare lottery in this lesson. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. lottery, lotto, entertainment, money, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Do_you_have_a_boyfriend So you've spotted the girl of your dreams sitting across the room. You want to find out if she's single, what's the harm in asking? The worst that could happen is she tells you she has a boyfriend. What do you do when you don't know how to ask the question? Easy follow today's lesson. And the girl of your dreams maybe a reality. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:34 Mon, 05 May 2008 09:10:24 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Do_you_have_a_boyfriend#13 Do you have a boyfriend? So you've spotted the girl of your dreams sitting across the room. You want to find out if she's single, what's the harm in asking? The worst that could happen is she tells you she has a boyfriend. What do you do when you don't know how to ask the question? Easy follow today's lesson. And the girl of your dreams maybe a reality. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. boyfriend, dating, flirting, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%B8%85%E6%98%8E%E8%8A%82 清明节是中国传统的祭祖和扫墓的节日。清明节既然从古流传至今，可见它还是一个比较有重量的节日，这不，都已经成了国家法定节假日了吗？虽然现代跟过去不一样，可是我们还是应该在条件允许的情况下去祭奠一下我们已故的亲人，也算是对他们的尊敬，对中华民族的一种热爱吧。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:25 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:45:39 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E6%B8%85%E6%98%8E%E8%8A%82#402 清明节 清明节是中国传统的祭祖和扫墓的节日。清明节既然从古流传至今，可见它还是一个比较有重量的节日，这不，都已经成了国家法定节假日了吗？虽然现代跟过去不一样，可是我们还是应该在条件允许的情况下去祭奠一下我们已故的亲人，也算是对他们的尊敬，对中华民族的一种热爱吧。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Qingming Festival, cultural events, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%BF%AB%E9%A4%90 In the last decade, China’s rapid economic growth has changed Chinese people’s lifestyles and eating habits. As a result, the fast-food industry is kicking off a high-speed expansion in the world’s largest market – 1.6billion potential consumers. Among the vast number of fast food chains, KFC and McDonald’s are the most popular. In this lesson, we will hear what Chinese people think about the two fast food giants. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:40 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:45:38 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E5%BF%AB%E9%A4%90#202 快餐 In the last decade, China’s rapid economic growth has changed Chinese people’s lifestyles and eating habits. As a result, the fast-food industry is kicking off a high-speed expansion in the world’s largest market – 1.6billion potential consumers. Among the vast number of fast food chains, KFC and McDonald’s are the most popular. In this lesson, we will hear what Chinese people think about the two fast food giants. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. fast food, McDonald's, KFC, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Do_you_speak_English If your traveling alone or even as part of a group, getting lost is not an uncommon event especially when your exploring a new city for the first time. The need ask for directions back to your hotel or to a restaurant may not be so uncommon understanding the instructions may be a different matter. As part of the current Chinese education system most Chinese will have a basic understanding of the English language all you have to do is ask. In today's lesson we are going to show you how to ask if someone speaks English and to understand there response. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:02 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:45:37 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Do_you_speak_English#12 Do you speak English? If your traveling alone or even as part of a group, getting lost is not an uncommon event especially when your exploring a new city for the first time. The need ask for directions back to your hotel or to a restaurant may not be so uncommon understanding the instructions may be a different matter. As part of the current Chinese education system most Chinese will have a basic understanding of the English language all you have to do is ask. In today's lesson we are going to show you how to ask if someone speaks English and to understand there response. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. English, survival phrases, greetings, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E7%A4%BC%E7%89%A9 Are you a romantic person? Or at least trying to be one? Buying a gift for your other half can sometimes be really hard work. You have to prove that you know him or her better than anyone else by selecting the right gift. Sometimes, a simple card with your message of love will be fine, sometimes expensive jewellery will be better. In this lesson, we’ll see a Chinese wife who’s very happy with the gifts her husband bought. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:30 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:50:50 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/intermediate/%E7%A4%BC%E7%89%A9#201 礼物 Are you a romantic person? Or at least trying to be one? Buying a gift for your other half can sometimes be really hard work. You have to prove that you know him or her better than anyone else by selecting the right gift. Sometimes, a simple card with your message of love will be fine, sometimes expensive jewellery will be better. In this lesson, we’ll see a Chinese wife who’s very happy with the gifts her husband bought. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. gifts, dating, relationship, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%8F%98%E8%84%B8 今天我们要讨论的是四川的变脸。变脸是有中国特色的一种魔术，至今为止，还没有多少人可以领悟其中的机关，希望大家能够喜欢。好莱圬的电影中，有一本叫《变脸》的电影，是尼古拉.凯基演出的。内容也是变脸，把一张脸换到另外一张脸上去。但那是通过手术进行的，中国四川的变脸跟那个变脸可不太一样哦。 AtoZChinese.com 00:02:51 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:50:50 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/advanced/%E5%8F%98%E8%84%B8#401 变脸 今天我们要讨论的是四川的变脸。变脸是有中国特色的一种魔术，至今为止，还没有多少人可以领悟其中的机关，希望大家能够喜欢。好莱圬的电影中，有一本叫《变脸》的电影，是尼古拉.凯基演出的。内容也是变脸，把一张脸换到另外一张脸上去。但那是通过手术进行的，中国四川的变脸跟那个变脸可不太一样哦。 For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. changing face,entertainment, opera, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Is_this_seat_taken China is one of the world's largest countries in total area, almost the exact same size as the United States with a growing population of approximately 1.3 billion. Whether you are wandering around a busy city or site seeing some of the many cultural attractions your going to get tired. You may see what you think is an empty seat next to someone, so what do you do? sit down and run the risk that the seats not taken?. In today's lesson we will show you how to politely establish if a seats free saving you some hassle. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:37 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:50:49 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Is_this_seat_taken#11 Is this seat taken? China is one of the world's largest countries in total area, almost the exact same size as the United States with a growing population of approximately 1.3 billion. Whether you are wandering around a busy city or site seeing some of the many cultural attractions your going to get tired. You may see what you think is an empty seat next to someone, so what do you do? sit down and run the risk that the seats not taken?. In today's lesson we will show you how to politely establish if a seats free saving you some hassle. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. restaurant, seat, survival phrases, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Introducing_yourself What do you do when you meet people for the first time? No after you've said hello that's right you introduce yourself. Actually knowing someone's name and using it to address people in conversations goes down a lot better than just pointing at a person or referring to them as this guy. So to be polite its better to introduce yourself AtoZChinese.com 00:04:18 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:07:40 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Introducing_yourself#10 Introducing yourself What do you do when you meet people for the first time? No after you've said hello that's right you introduce yourself. Actually knowing someone's name and using it to address people in conversations goes down a lot better than just pointing at a person or referring to them as this guy. So to be polite its better to introduce yourself For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. greetings, self-introduction, friends, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_do_you_do_for_work If you have a Chinese girlfriend or a boyfriend when the time comes to meet there parents they will ask your occupation. Even if they have been told in advance they will still ask. Don't be surprised if they ask how much you earn, this is not rude in China, they just want to know your capabilities and whether you can give their child a good life. In today's lesson you will learn how to tell someone your occupation. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:13 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:10:02 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_do_you_do_for_work#9 What do you do for work? If you have a Chinese girlfriend or a boyfriend when the time comes to meet there parents they will ask your occupation. Even if they have been told in advance they will still ask. Don't be surprised if they ask how much you earn, this is not rude in China, they just want to know your capabilities and whether you can give their child a good life. In today's lesson you will learn how to tell someone your occupation. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. greetings, jobs, business, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/How_have_you_been You've not seen someone for a long time. What's the first thing you ask or they will ask? How have you been is commonly used. For Chinese people families and friends are very important so a lot of emphasis is put on their health. It's common that if Chinese people have not spoken for a long time they will worry. So out of courtesy when you speak to someone you haven't seen for a long time you should ask how have you been? AtoZChinese.com 00:04:57 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:43:06 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/How_have_you_been#8 How have you been? You've not seen someone for a long time. What's the first thing you ask or they will ask? How have you been is commonly used. For Chinese people families and friends are very important so a lot of emphasis is put on their health. It's common that if Chinese people have not spoken for a long time they will worry. So out of courtesy when you speak to someone you haven't seen for a long time you should ask how have you been? For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. greetings, general conversations, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_s_your_name You see it films all the time, the typical stereotype the American tapping himself on the chest whilst speaking his name loudly then gesturing to the other person making some grunting noises to try and get the other persons name. Wouldn't it be great if you could actually ask the other person directly what there name was? If like most people you would like to be able to communicate in Mandarin Chinese then after today's lesson you should be able to comfortably ask someone's name and introduce yourself. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:45 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:36:43 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/What_s_your_name#7 What's your name? You see it films all the time, the typical stereotype the American tapping himself on the chest whilst speaking his name loudly then gesturing to the other person making some grunting noises to try and get the other persons name. Wouldn't it be great if you could actually ask the other person directly what there name was? If like most people you would like to be able to communicate in Mandarin Chinese then after today's lesson you should be able to comfortably ask someone's name and introduce yourself. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. names, greetings, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Where_are_you_from After you have greeted your conversational partner with Hello in Chinese, and you have exchanged names the next logical progression of the conversation is to establish where you are from. If you are blond haired or have light coloured hair it will typically be assumed that you are American. So in today's lesson you'll learn how to pronounce several common nationalities and how to say yes or no of which there are several ways to say. AtoZChinese.com 00:04:10 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:25:42 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Where_are_you_from#6 Where are you from? After you have greeted your conversational partner with Hello in Chinese, and you have exchanged names the next logical progression of the conversation is to establish where you are from. If you are blond haired or have light coloured hair it will typically be assumed that you are American. So in today's lesson you'll learn how to pronounce several common nationalities and how to say yes or no of which there are several ways to say. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. greetings, location, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Good_Morning In today's busy world meeting new people and making new friends is all about first impressions. So In today's video we are going to show you how to greet someone in Mandarin Chinese, ask them how they slept, and reply when you are asked. Making an effort is going to go a long way if your in china for business so keep up with the lessons an you'll be making new friends or new colleagues in no time. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:36 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:34:01 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Good_Morning#5 Good Morning In today's busy world meeting new people and making new friends is all about first impressions. So In today's video we are going to show you how to greet someone in Mandarin Chinese, ask them how they slept, and reply when you are asked. Making an effort is going to go a long way if your in china for business so keep up with the lessons an you'll be making new friends or new colleagues in no time. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Greeting, Good morning, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Tone Learning Chinese is all about the tones. Mastering the 4 tones will be challenging but very rewarding for your Mandarin Chinese. It will help you to avoid embarrassing situations and. Simple misunderstandings as you wont be confusing others by accidentally saying the wrong word such as calling a horse your mother. Keeping up with our lessons will see your vocabulary increase placing a stronger emphasis on the need to master the tones. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:33 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:57:34 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Tone#4 Tone Learning Chinese is all about the tones. Mastering the 4 tones will be challenging but very rewarding for your Mandarin Chinese. It will help you to avoid embarrassing situations and. Simple misunderstandings as you wont be confusing others by accidentally saying the wrong word such as calling a horse your mother. Keeping up with our lessons will see your vocabulary increase placing a stronger emphasis on the need to master the tones. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. pronunciation, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Final Today's lesson focuses on Finals these aren't the finals you would find in competitions where you've reached the end of a knockout completion. The Finals that we are talking about are the characters which produce the sound at the end of each Chinese word. At the end of today's lesson you'll have a better understanding of the finals and how they are used. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:59 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:12:06 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Final#3 Final Today's lesson focuses on Finals these aren't the finals you would find in competitions where you've reached the end of a knockout completion. The Finals that we are talking about are the characters which produce the sound at the end of each Chinese word. At the end of today's lesson you'll have a better understanding of the finals and how they are used. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Pronunciation, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Initial_Consonant The initial consonant also called sheng1 mu3 are placed at the beginning of all Chinese words to make the initial sound of the word. Some of the initial consonants are very difficult to pronounce such as sh as the sound doesn't exist in the English language. All of these will take practice to master, but don't worry too much as many Chinese people struggle to pronounce them all correctly. AtoZChinese.com 00:02:56 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:53:33 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Initial_Consonant#2 Initial Consonant The initial consonant also called sheng1 mu3 are placed at the beginning of all Chinese words to make the initial sound of the word. Some of the initial consonants are very difficult to pronounce such as sh as the sound doesn't exist in the English language. All of these will take practice to master, but don't worry too much as many Chinese people struggle to pronounce them all correctly. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. Pronunciation, learn Chinese, learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Alphabet When you study Chinese you always think of square characters. But the Chinese also adopted the English alphabet for learning pronunciation. The sounds of the alphabet are completely different. In the beginning the sounds will seem strange but once you learn all of the sounds your Chinese pronunciation will be far better. AtoZChinese.com 00:03:09 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:36:46 GMT http://www.atozchinese.com/lessons/beginner/Alphabet#1 Alphabet When you study Chinese you always think of square characters. But the Chinese also adopted the English alphabet for learning pronunciation. The sounds of the alphabet are completely different. In the beginning the sounds will seem strange but once you learn all of the sounds your Chinese pronunciation will be far better. For dialogue texts, translation, grammar explanation and learning tools, please visit AtoZChinese.com. alphabet, learn Chinese,learn Mandarin Chinese, learn Mandarin, learn Chinese free, free Chinese learning podcast