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 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#intermediate_I15 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 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#intermediate_I14 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 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#intermediate_I13 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 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#intermediate_I12 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 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#intermediate_I11 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 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#intermediate_I10 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 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#intermediate_I9 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 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#intermediate_I8 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 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#intermediate_I7 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 ‘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#intermediate_I6 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 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#intermediate_I5 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 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#intermediate_I4 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 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#intermediate_I3 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 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#intermediate_I2 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 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#intermediate_I1 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