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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 026 Money and Shopping

Cam: Perfect Chinese your way, in only five minutes a day. Welcome to Chinese Studio, I’m Cam. 早上好, Yajie.
Yajie: 早上好(zǎoshang hǎo), Cam. Last time we learned how to say some words related to time. Cam, do you remember how to say “what time is it now?” in Chinese?
Cam: I sure do. It’s现在几点？(xianzai ji dian?)
Yajie: Then how do you say half past six in Chinese?
Cam: It’s六点半(liu dian ban).
Yajie: Today I will teach you what to say when you are shopping.
Cam: I definitely need that.  I always want to buy some street food, but I never know what it is, or how to ask the price.  How do you say “how much is it” in Chinese?
Yajie: Let’s find out in today’s Key words of the day.

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Lesson 101 – Travelling (1)

Yajie, one of the great things about China is that it’s such a diverse country.  I traveled around the country a few months ago, and I loved it.
YJ:  That’s great Cam – but how did you get around?
Cam:  I got the train for a bit, and an airplane as well.  But I struggled, because I couldn’t say those things in Chinese!
Yajie: Well, stay tuned, because travel will be our topic this week on Chinese Studio.

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