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Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
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2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Today Is 9th Jul 2007   Learn

Abstract : How often do you find yourself asking around what is the date today? Even if you are in China, fear not about the language as Benny will teach you how to say that in Mandarin!

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Experience
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Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
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Bookmarks : 17
2007-11-28 / 07:19PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Knowing The Time   Learn

Abstract : Day, Decade, Century... Within China's history centuries have past, but within each year, there are popular days which are celebrated by the people. Learn how to discuss past, present and future dates. Also learn about the humble word “jǐ” and it's many variable uses.

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 11
2007-11-28 / 07:57PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : I Have to Work Overtime   Learn

Abstract : Lots of workload? You know what if you work on what you like, working overtime is just normal.

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Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 42
2007-07-20 / 04:50PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Usage Of Frequency Words   Learn

Abstract : In expanding our vocabulary, we also expand our sentence structures. In this experience we explore ways to express “frequency” such as “seldom”, “barely“ and “never”.

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 1
2009-04-01 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : My Favorite Season   Learn

Abstract : Uncle Benny is taking Sonny and Louie to Sydney on their Summer holiday. It is Summer, hot, do you like Summer?

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Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 32
2007-11-28 / 07:42PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Four Seasons   Learn

Abstract : It's not the hotel! Even more important is actually knowing how to say the four seasons of the year! Luckily in Shanghai, the seasons are pretty identifiable, with summer being extremely sizzling hot and winter freezing you to the bone! Which is your favorite season?

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Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 12
2007-11-28 / 07:19PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Alternative Ways of Expressing Time   Learn

Abstract : Like in English, there are different ways to tell or express the time! Basic terms like “half past” or “quarter to” have their Mandarin equivalent too! Make sure you're never late for an appointment or date and learn these basic time expressions!

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 8
2007-11-28 / 07:51PM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Telling The Correct Time   Learn

Abstract : Like in English, there are many ways to express time. Learn with Sonny and Louie when a simple expression of time is confused, understanding the differences between “a quarter to” and “half past”.

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Experience
Learning Type : Experience
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 153
2007-03-25 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Knowing When To Go - Today, Tomorrow Or Yesterday   Learn

Abstract : Don't know if the Beatles would have called it the same if they knew their hit song “Yesterday” translated in Chinese is “zuótiān” ... who knows?! Knowing which day something is or was is always a handy tool!

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Comic
Learning Type : Comic
Learning Level : Chinese Mandarin Level
Rating : rating
Bookmarks : 92
2007-03-20 / 12:00AM
Chinese Mandarin Learning : Today And Tomorrow   Learn

Abstract : When will you learn Mandarin? Let Benny give you the answer! Learning could never be so simple!

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