Personal experiences

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

165 videos · Total duration: 22:36:59

Expecting a baby in Jan!
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Expecting a baby in Jan!The video shares the personal news of the speaker being pregnant for over eight months and the challenges she faced during her pregnancy journey, including experiencing morning sickness and hiding it from her colleagues. She also reveals that she will start maternity leave in December and shares her plans for the future.LinguaFlow Chinese 灵瓜中文 - Gaming & More
Drove too fast and met the police!
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Drove too fast and met the police!The video follows the story of a young man, who after a visit to the hospital for a headache, rushes to meet friends for a movie but gets pulled over by the police for driving without his license, leading to an unexpected turn of events.Unconventional Chinese
My nipple cover fell off in boxing class
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My nipple cover fell off in boxing classThe video discusses a funny and embarrassing incident where the speaker's chest pad fell off while boxing with a Japanese trainer. It touches on cultural differences regarding wearing bras and chest pads in Asian countries like China and Japan versus Western countries like the USA.Unconventional Chinese
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
You asked for it!
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You asked for it!This video transcript is about the speaker sharing their personal journey of rediscovering an interest in history, particularly Chinese history, through reading books. They express excitement about learning more and plan to share their knowledge through more videos in the future.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