Personal experiences

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

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Get ready with me in the morning

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Get ready with me in the morningThe video shows a morning routine of a person who wakes up early, spends time with their dog, brushes teeth, washes face, and gets dressed. They also prepare and steam some buns for breakfast before finishing their morning routine with putting on lipstick and getting ready for the day.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Nephew is getting bored with me

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Nephew is getting bored with meThe video transcript is a casual conversation between two people discussing topics such as watching TV, going to school, doing homework, riding a bike, and playing with a dog. The conversation touches on the preference between watching TV and going to school, as well as the movie Titanic and its characters.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Don't help me please!

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Don't help me please! The video is about unboxing multiple packages, revealing clothes, shoes, and accessories, with a child enthusiastically participating in the process.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Phone call when friends forget boundaries

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Phone call when friends forget boundariesThe video discusses the communication preferences between friends in different countries, focusing on text messages versus voice/video calls. It highlights the importance of respecting each other's communication preferences and setting boundaries in friendships.Unconventional Chinese

My sister-in-law was bullied at work

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My sister-in-law was bullied at workThe video discusses a story about workplace sexual harassment and the struggles faced by a woman in dealing with it. It highlights the importance of standing up against harassment and seeking justice.Unconventional Chinese

My morning routine in

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My morning routine inThe video showcases morning routines in Chinese, including waking up, brushing teeth, washing face, and having a simple breakfast, followed by vocabulary review.A Cup of Chinese

Help me check it please?

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Help me check it please?Amber tries on a new wig in this video and asks her viewers if it looks good on her or not, showcasing the process of fitting and adjusting the wig to look more natural.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

My Second Aerial Yoga Class: Wobbly Baby to Core Stability!

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My Second Aerial Yoga Class: Wobbly Baby to Core Stability! In this video, Juno shares her experience of taking aerial yoga classes for the first time and the challenges she faced with stability. She learns the importance of tightening her core and focusing on breathing to make progress in her practice.Unconventional Chinese

5 Everyday Culture Shocks I experienced living in Canada

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5 Everyday Culture Shocks I experienced living in CanadaThe video discusses the cultural differences experienced by Meiling after moving from China to Canada. The differences highlighted include weather, gift-giving practices, water-drinking preferences, garbage classification, and dining etiquette.A Cup of Chinese

Blackpink ticket so expensive!

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Blackpink ticket so expensive! This video tells a story about a Chinese fan of the Kpop group BLACKPINK, and her desire to attend their world tour concert despite the high ticket prices. The fan ultimately decides not to go due to financial constraints, but is encouraged to enjoy the concert at home through videos.Unconventional Chinese

First aerial yoga

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First aerial yogaThe video is about a woman's first experience taking an aerial yoga class and her initial struggles with balance and core strength. She finds the practice fun and interesting, and decides to continue attending the classes regularly.Unconventional Chinese

Who said the Expo 2025 was not open? I was inside!

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Who said the Expo 2025 was not open? I was inside! The video discusses the World Expo, highlighting different countries' pavilions, including China, Italy, Dubai, and even a Gundam pavilion. It follows a story of a friend excited to attend the Expo in Japan but arriving too early before the opening date, while the speaker successfully enjoys the Expo by pre-booking online.Unconventional Chinese

Writing, learning French, cooking, taking a walk

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Writing, learning French, cooking, taking a walkThe video follows a day in the life of Meiling, as she shares her work-from-home routine, including making breakfast, writing articles, attending a coaching session, and contemplating a career change from user experience design to teaching Chinese. She ends the day by taking a relaxing walk outside.A Cup of Chinese

Room tour 2.0

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Room tour 2.0The video is a tour of the narrator's home, showcasing the changes that have occurred over time, including the addition of a new dog and the adjustments made to accommodate the pet.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

What are your hobbies?

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What are your hobbies?The video introduces Juno, who enjoys snowboarding, crafting, and scuba diving. She has been snowboarding for 3 years, finding it cool and exciting. She also likes to document her life through crafting and previously enjoyed diving before falling in love with snowboarding.Unconventional Chinese

What’s happening to eggs in the US?

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What’s happening to eggs in the US?The video talks about an American student who loves to eat scrambled eggs with tomatoes, but due to the increase in egg prices caused by sick chickens, he decides to stop eating eggs for a while, much to his girlfriend's amusement.Unconventional Chinese

A Day in My Life

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A Day in My LifeThe video showcases Coco's outdoor activities on a sunny Saturday, including a run, a visit to a fruit store, and a stop at a famous cafe where she bought some small cakes for dessert. Coco also discuss cultural differences in dessert-eating habits.Learn Chinese with Coco

Learn Chinese with casual conversations

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Learn Chinese with casual conversationsThe video is a podcast discussing Chinese morning routines, including vocabularies, expressions, and Chinese food culture. It also touches on different preferences for breakfast and the importance of eating a healthy breakfast.Learn Chinese with Coco

Tell stories behind photos!

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Tell stories behind photos!The video recounts stories behind five selected photos shared by the speaker, connecting memories of travels, friendships, and cultural experiences. Throughout the video, the speaker encourages viewers to share their own photo stories and invites them to learn Chinese vocabulary in a relaxed and interactive manner.Nail Chinese with Stella

My night routine

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My night routineThe video shows Meiling sharing her evening routine, including exercise, cooking a simple dinner, and watching a Chinese drama. She also mentions a resource for learning Chinese vocabulary through phone wallpapers and encourage viewers to share her favorite Chinese TV shows or movies.A Cup of Chinese