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Chinese I: Tones in Action

Using the correct pinyin tone can mean the difference between calling your mom "mother (mā) and "horse" (mǎ). Disaster averted.


Culture Videos 18 videos

Chinese I: How Do You Do
55 Views

你好 and 再见—knowing these phrases will help you strike up a conversation...and politely exit when the Chinese becomes too overwhelming.

Chinese I: Getting to the Root of It All
43 Views

We think radicals are rad. Sorry, we just couldn't resist.

Chinese I: The Chinese Family Tree
24 Views

外公,奶奶,爷爷,姑姑,伯伯...that's a lot of family members to remember. We better start practicing now before our next family reun...

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Grammar Videos 39 videos

Chinese I: Picnic Time
91 Views

It's time to put the person in personal pronouns—and in this case, we mean a virtual person giving you the rundown on personal pronouns.

Chinese I: Getting to the Root of It All
43 Views

We think radicals are rad. Sorry, we just couldn't resist.

Chinese I: Tones in Action
165 Views

Using the correct pinyin tone can mean the difference between calling your mom "mother (mā) and "horse" (mǎ). Disaster averted.

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Vocabulary Videos 45 videos

Chinese I: Picnic Time
91 Views

It's time to put the person in personal pronouns—and in this case, we mean a virtual person giving you the rundown on personal pronouns.

Chinese I: How Do You Do
55 Views

你好 and 再见—knowing these phrases will help you strike up a conversation...and politely exit when the Chinese becomes too overwhelming.

Chinese I: Tell Us About Your Family
35 Views

Come meet the family: grandparents, parents, siblings, and most importantly, the dog.

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