Lesson 1

Unit 1 Audio Podcast - How are you?
Please listen to unit 1 after Lesson 1.
In this unit, we will introduce some basic Chinese phrases and responses.
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Lesson 2

Unit 2 Audio Podcast - What do you want to drink?
Please listen to unit 2 after Lesson 2.
Have you notice that in many places, after a person's tea cup is filled, that person may knock his bent index and middle fingers against the table? Please find out the reason for this gesture from unit 2.In this unit you will also get a chance to learn how to say "what do you want to drink?" in Chinese.
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Lesson 3

Unit 3 Audio Podcast - What is your nationality?
Please listen to unit 3 after Lesson 3.
Do you want to tell others your country and nationality in Chinese? This unit will help.
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Lesson 4

Unit 4 Audio Podcast - The Chinese Valentine's Day
Please listen to unit 4 after Lesson 4.
Do you know that the Chinese Valentine's Day is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month in the Chinese calendar? Have you ever thought about the relationship between Chinese food and love story? Please find out more in unit 4.
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Lesson 5

Unit 5 Audio Podcast - The Chinese Food Culture
Please listen to unit 5 after Lesson 5.
Do you know that there are some taboos of using chopsticks that you must pay great attention to, or you may be laughed at? Please find out more in unit 5.A tongue twister about some animals looking for food will also be introduced in this unit.
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Lesson 6A

Unit 6A Audio Podcast - What do you do for fun or as a hobby?
Please listen to unit 6 after Lesson 6.
Do you know how to talk about your hobby in Chinese? Please find out more in unit 6. The Chinese version of The 2010 FIFA World Cup theme song will also be introduced in this unit.
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Lesson 6B

Unit 6B Video Podcast ( Video Podcast ) - Where is the canteen?
Please listen to unit 6 after Lesson 6.
In this unit, we are going to learn how to look for someone, and how to ask for directions.

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Lesson 7A

Unit 7A Audio - What is your Major?
Please listen to unit 7 after Lesson 7.
Do you know how to talk about your major and faculty in Chinese? Please find out more in unit 7.
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Lesson 7B

Unit 7B Video Podcast (Vodcast) - How was the movie yesterday?
Please listen to unit 7 after Lesson 7.
Do you know how to tell time and make appointments? Please find out more in unit 7.
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Lesson 8A

Unit 8A Audio Podcast - How many family members do you have?
Please listen to unit 8 after Lesson 8.
Do you know how to talk about your family in Chinese? Please find out more in unit 8.
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Lesson 8B

Unit 8B Video Podcast ( Vodcast ) - How many family members do you have?
Please view unit 8 after Lesson 8.
In this unit, we are going to learn how to talk about pet keeping and family.

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