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How To: Say "Today is 7-9-2007" in Mandarin Chinese
Watch this instructional Mandarin Chinese video and learn how to say the phrase "Today is July 9th 2007" with your Mandarin teacher Benny. Learn to correctly pronounce the phrase and how to use it in context in the Chinese language.
How To: Say "You look tired" in Mandarin Chinese
Watch this instructional Mandarin Chinese language video and learn the phrase "You look tired" with Benny your Mandarin teacher. Learn to correctly pronounce the Chinese phrase and how to use it in context.
How To: Say "How have you been recently?" in Mandarin Chinese
In this micro class you will learn how to say "How have you been recently" in Mandarin Chinese. This simple instructional video makes basic Mandarin Chinese easy.
How To: Say "What kind of movie do you like?" in Mandarin
This micro lesson teaches how to say "What kind of movie do you like?" in Mandarin Chinese. Speaking a basic phrase in Mandarin Chinese has never been made easier!
How To: Trash talk athletes in Mandarin Chinese
Trash talking is practically the Chinese national sport -- even though Olympic officials want their citizens to clean up their act. Learn to beat them at their own game, in their own language. Watch this video language tutorial and learn how to trash talk athletes in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Speak basic Mandarin Chinese phrases
Planning a visit to China? These phrases may come in handy. Even if not, Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world, so it couldn't hurt to know a few phrases. Watch this video language tutorial and learn some basic Mandarin Chinese phrases.
How To: Pronounce and write Beijing in Mandarin Chinese
This instructional video teaches the proper English pronunciation of "Beijing" based on modern standard Chinese (Mandarin). It also describes the two Chinese characters that make up the name "Beijing" China's capital city and host of the 2008 summer Olympics. Watch this how to video and you will be writing in Mandarin Chinese in no time.
How To: Say "Happy New Year" in Mandarin Chinese
Learn how you can say "Happy New Year" in Mandarin Chinese with this language lesson. This is a great phrase to know how to say when celebrating the Chinese New Year. Listen and repeat this phrase to greet them in Mandarin Chinese during the New Year.
How To: Say the numbers 1-5 in Mandarin Chinese
In this language tutorial teaches how to say numbers one through five in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson is perfect for children or beginners learning Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Thank someone in Mandarin Chinese
This language lesson teaches you how to pay someone a compliment or thank someone in Mandarin Chinese. This how to video covers the following Mandarin Chinese phrases:
How To: Say "Happy Birthday" in Mandarin Chinese
Learn how to wish someone a happy birthday, holidays, Christmas, or New Year in Mandarin Chinese with this language tutorial. This video is great for beginning Mandarin Chinese students or someone visiting China.
How To: Sing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in Mandarin Chinese
Learn how to sing this simple children's song, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" in Mandarin Chinese with this language tutorial. This is a fun lesson for someone who is learning Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Say words of greetings in Mandarin Chinese
Learn how you can say common greetings in Mandarin Chinese. This language lesson covers how to say "hello", "how are you", "good morning", "good night", "have you eaten yet", and "good bye" in Mandarin Chinese. This is a great lesson for beginner Mandarin students or someone who is visiting China.
How To: Ask about feelings in Mandarin Chinese
Learn how to ask how someone is feeling and how to respond to them in Mandarin Chinese, with this language tutorial. This video lesson teaches you to ask someone if they are hungry, thirsty, tired, or hurt in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Apologize to someone in Mandarin Chinese
Apologizing is one of the most important things to know how to do, in any language. This language lesson teaches you how to apologize and make-up in Mandarin Chinese. This lesson teaches you apologetic phrases that you should use in English and in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Tell time in Mandarin Chinese
This language tutorial teaches you how to tell time in Mandarin Chinese. Learn the phrases for the time of day and how to integrate them with the numbers for time. Watch this video lesson and you will be telling time in Mandarin Chinese in no time.
How To: Ask someone out in Mandarin Chinese
Got your eye on a special someone and want to impress him / her? Ask them out in Mandarin Chinese. This language lesson teaches you how to ask someone out on a date in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Compliment someone in Mandarin Chinese
Everyone likes to be complimented. This tutorial teaches you compliments and terms of endearment in Mandarin Chinese. In this how to video you will learn how to say the following Mandarin Chinese phrases:
How To: Say useful Mandarin phrases in a Chinese restaurant
In this Mandarin Chinese lesson you will learn how to say common phrases used in a Chinese restaurant. This is a great video if you want to impress your table by speaking Mandarin Chinese with your waiter. Follow these instructions and you'll be able to say "I want a glass of beer" in Mandarin by the end of the video.
How To: Say "I love you" in Mandarin Chinese
This Mandarin Chinese lesson introduces a few simple and useful Chinese phrases for Valentine's Day. Learn how to express your love in Mandarin Chinese with this easy to follow tutorial.
How To: Order Chinese food in Chinese
Want to impress your date or Chinese waiter? Learn how to order Chinese food in Chinese with this language how to video. Follow this tutorial next time you are out to a Chinese restaurant, and you'll wow everyone at the table.
How To: Write and pronounce various Chinese numbers
This video will teach you how to write and pronounce various Chinese numbers.
How To: Write and pronounce the Chinese word for "courage"
This video will teach you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for "courage", yong qi.
How To: Write and pronounce the Chinese word for "Landscape"
This video will show you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for "Landscape", shan shui.
How To: Write and pronounce the Chinese word for "nature"
This video will show you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for "nature", or "made from heavenly nature", "Tian ran".
How To: Write and pronounce "Spring" in Chinese
This video will teach you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for "spring", chun.
How To: Write and pronounce "Get well" in Chinese
This video will show you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese phrase "Get well", or "an kang".
How To: Write and pronounce the Chinese character for autumn
This video will show you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for Autumn, qiu.
How To: Write and pronounce the Chinese word for winter
This video will teach you how you can write and pronounce the Chinese word for winter, dong.
How To: Write and pronounce the Chinese word for patience
This Chinese video will teach you how to write the Chinese word for patience, nai xin.
How To: Say the Chinese words for location and write them
This Chinese language video will teach you how to say and write the different Chinese characters used for location.
How To: Speak to a beggar in Cantonese
This video lesson is designed to help you learn how to speak with a beggar in Cantonese.
How To: Say "I'm sorry" in Chinese
Learn the various ways to say "I'm sorry" in Chinese.
How To: Say "excuse me" in Chinese
How to say, "Excuse me!" when you are trying to move through a crowded street in Beijing.
How To: Say "goodbye" in Chinese
Learn the many ways to say goodbye in Chinese.
How To: Converse with your masseuse in Chinese
Words you need to know when getting a massage in China.
How To: Say "thank you" in Chinese
A lot of people already know "xiexie", the Chinese phrase for thank you, but in this lesson, we take "xiexie" a step further. We teach you how to respond and say thank you when you are very thankful.
How To: Say "it's too expensive" in Chinese
In China, bargaining is a way of life. Learn how to bargain like the locals with the help of this video.
How To: Say "I want to buy" in Chinese
When you have found what you want to buy something in China, you need to know how to communicate your intention.
How To: Ask for directions in Chinese & direct a cab driver
Having the ability to ask for directions and to direct a cab driver makes living in China a much easier experience.