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Lesson 186 – Post Office II

C: A lot of people email these days Yajie… myself included, of course, but we still need to go to the post office for all kinds of things!
Y:  Right, and that’s what we’re learning about this week on Chinese Studio.  So what do you go to the post office for?
C:  Well, sometimes I need to cash a money order, or pick up a package. 

Key words of the day
Money order. 汇款单. I’d like to cash this money order. 我要取汇款。  I’d like to pick up a package. 我要取包裹。 identification card, 身份证 passport, 护照  All in today’s Chinese studio.

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Lesson 185 – Post Office I

C:  Welcome to Chinese Studio, wo shi Cam.  
Y:  It’s time to perfect Chinese your way in only five minutes a day.  Wo shi Yajie.  Cam, do you ever send letters back to Canada?
C:  Well, Yajie, you see. I’d like to, but I’m not sure what to say to the clerk!
Y: Well, this week might help you then.  Listen up!

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Lesson 184-Valentine Review

C:  Welcome to Chinese Studio, wo shi Cam.  Yajie, it’s been a week full of love.
Y:  We’ve learned all sorts of phrases that have to do with Valentine’s Day this week, but you can certainly use most of them all year round.
C:  Right. Let’s review. 
Sentences in the week

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Lesson 183-Valentine III

Cam:  Wo ai Yajie, and wo ai Chinese Studio.  Welcome to the show everyone, wo shi Cam.
YJ:  And wo shi Yajie.  I see you are using your Valentine’s Words already!
Cam: I sure am… but want to learn some more! 

Key words of the day 
Chocolate. 巧克力  roses. 玫瑰花 candy 糖果. perfume, 香水. Valentine’s Card. 情人节卡片.  I’m taking you out for a candlelight dinner. 我请你吃烛光晚餐. All in today’s Chinese Studio.

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Lesson 182-Valentine II

Cam:  We are talking about love this week Yajie, because Valentine’s happens this week.  And because Valentine’s Day is all about love, I need to know how to say “I love you” in Chinese!
YJ:  Well, after I teach you that, you have to promise to use it very carefully.
Cam:  I will!

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Lesson 181-Valentine I

Cam:  Love is in the air… welcome to Chinese Studio.  Wo shi Cam.
YJ:  And wo shi Yajie.  Cam, there are many western holidays that we celebrate here in China, such as Christmas.
Cam:  Yes, and I know the Chinese are big into Valentine’s Day as well, which falls in a few days.
YJ:  Right.  So this week, we will learn all the lingo about love.
Cam:  I love it!

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Lesson 180 – Revision of Asking for Help

Cam:  It’s time to perfect Chinese your way in only five minutes a day.  Welcome to huan le han yu on CRI.  Wo shi Cam.
YJ:  And wo shi Yajie… it’s time for a review of everything we’ve learned this week.
Cam:  Right, it’s been all about how to ask for help.  So let’s get started.

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Lesson 179 Ask for Help 3

YJ:  It’s time to perfect Chinese your way in only five minutes a day.
Cam:  Welcome to Chinese Studio on CRI, wo shi Cam.
YJ:  And wo shi Yajie… Cam, let’s continue with our lesson on asking for help!
Cam:  Sounds good.
 
Key words of the day 
Let me know if I can help.要帮忙就通知我  You’ve been a great help.你真是帮了大忙了。  Call me if you need any help. 要帮忙就给我打电话。 I’d be glad to help. 我乐意帮忙。 All in today’s Chinese Studio.

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Lesson 178 Ask for Help 2

Cam:  It’s help week this week on Chinese Studio… welcome everyone, wo shi Cam with my good friend Yajie laoshi.
YJ:  Foreigners need to know how to ask for help… it’s very important, whether you are at the supermarket, bank, or a restaurant.
Cam:  Right.  So let’s get started.

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Lesson 177 Ask for Help 1

Cam:  Welcome to Chinese Studio everyone, who shi Cam.
YJ:  And wo shi Yajie.  Cam, this week we are going to learn all about asking for help.
Cam:  Well, that sounds useful Yajie, because I know I certainly need help….
YJ:  Let’s check Key Words of the Day.

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