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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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
My Chinese New Year Memories
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My Chinese New Year MemoriesThe video describes Meiling's childhood memories of celebrating the Lunar New Year in China with family, including buying new clothes, receiving red envelopes, and playing mahjong. Now living abroad, she shares sentiments of nostalgia and plans to send new clothes to family members, continue the tradition of giving red envelopes, and learn to play mahjong on their next visit to China.A Cup of Chinese
Celebrating my birthday in China
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Celebrating my birthday in ChinaThe video captures a special day where the speaker celebrates their birthday with family in Tianjin due to the forecasted snowstorm in Beijing. Despite not being able to travel, the speaker enjoys the snowfall, traditional activities like kicking shuttlecocks, and cooking long life noodles with their family.A Cup of Chinese
A day in my life working in Downtown Toronto
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A day in my life working in Downtown TorontoThe video follows a day in the life of a Meiling, outside of her home, starting at 7:30 am at the train station, moving to a coffee shop for work, enjoying breakfast and lunch, and finishing with dinner at a Korean restaurant in Toronto. Throughout the day, she emphasizes the importance of efficient work habits and finding motivation in productive environments like cafes and libraries.A Cup of Chinese
Doing grocery for Mid-Autumn festival
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Doing grocery for Mid-Autumn festivalThe video follows Meiling as she shops for traditional foods like mooncakes and snacks at a supermarket in Toronto to celebrate the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival, sharing her memories and favorite items along the way. She encourages viewers to enjoy the festival and the beautiful moon while also inviting them to watch her other vlog videos to learn Chinese.A Cup of Chinese
👻 or not? 😂
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👻 or not? 😂 The video shows a group of people taking photos and posing for a camera. There is playful banter and laughter as they try to capture the perfect shot.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input