Personal experiences

Stories, experiences and opinions shared by our teachers, offering insights into their lives and ways of seeing the world.

4 videos · Total duration: 39:46

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Celebrating Chinese New YearThe video follows a family as they shop for Chinese New Year decorations, snacks, fruits, and groceries at a supermarket. They prepare a festive meal, make dumplings, and dress in traditional clothing to celebrate the Lunar New Year together.A Cup of Chinese

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Seeing the sunriseThe video describes a morning trip to watch the sunrise by a lake after a long period of rainy weather in southern China. The narrator and friends woke up early, captured the sunrise with a camera, enjoyed breakfast by the lake, and felt rejuvenated by the warmth of the sun.Comprehensible Mandarin

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5 cats, chicken & noodles, laundryThe video shows a day in the life of the speaker, including working from home, shopping at a supermarket, cooking chicken in an air fryer, and preparing and eating lunch. The speaker also shares glimpses of their cats and laundry routine.Comprehensible Mandarin

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Laundry room & kitchenwareThe video shows a person doing laundry, loading clothes into the washing machine, and organizing kitchen utensils in their home. The narrator describes various household items and their materials in Chinese.Comprehensible Mandarin