A Cup of Chinese

How to make Ginger Chai (Indian milk tea)

Beginner

How to make Ginger Chai (Indian milk tea)In this video, Meiling demonstrates how to make Indian milk tea with ingredients like tea leaves, ginger, saffron, and brown sugar. She describes the soothing and relaxing experience of making and enjoying a warm cup of Indian milk tea on a cold day in Toronto.

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.

What's in my fridge?

Beginner

What's in my fridge?In this video, Meiling helps viewers learn Chinese vocabulary related to food by showing the contents of her refrigerator. She explains the items in Chinese and shares tips on how to use them in cooking, offering a helpful resource for learning Chinese words related to everyday life.

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Advanced

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.

Why Chinese like to drink hot water

Intermediate

Why Chinese like to drink hot waterThe video discusses why Chinese people prefer drinking hot water, citing reasons such as traditional Chinese medicine promoting its health benefits, aiding in quicker recovery during illness, and the safety of hot water in China due to the need to boil tap water.

How to make Chinese tea eggs

Intermediate

How to make Chinese tea eggs The video shares how to make traditional Chinese tea eggs by boiling eggs with tea leaves and spices, resulting in a flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a snack. Meiling also invites viewers to subscribe to her newsletter for more content on Chinese culture and language.

Finally visited Taj Mahal, India

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Finally visited Taj Mahal, IndiaThe video provides a tour of the Taj Mahal, with the narrator describing the beauty and intricate details of the marble structure. Meiling also shares her journey to the Taj Mahal and expresses a desire to create inspiring content after being inspired by the beauty of the monument.

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.

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.

I'm flying to China!

Intermediate

I'm flying to China! The video is Meiling's travel experience from Australia to China, where she talks about going through the airport process, waiting for their flight, and her excitement to spend time with family and travel in China for over a month. She also mention plans to share her experiences in China through videos and blogs.

Pursuing art at the age of 87

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Pursuing art at the age of 87The video shares the story of Helen, an 87-year-old artist who pursued her passion for painting despite self-doubt and adversity, eventually achieving success and confidence in her art. Her vibrant and personal paintings reflect her life experiences and serve as an inspiration for viewers to pursue their dreams.

My 6 culture shocks in Canada as a Chinese immigrant

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My 6 culture shocks in Canada as a Chinese immigrantThe video discusses the cultural differences Meiling experienced after moving from China to Canada, focusing on aspects such as greeting strangers, discussing personal matters, respecting privacy, addressing others, communication styles, and interrupting others in conversations. She reflects on how these cultural shocks impacted her daily life and interactions in Canada compared to her experiences in China.

A day in my life working in Downtown Toronto

Beginner

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.

Exploring Toronto with My Friend

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Exploring Toronto with My FriendThe video is a guided tour of Toronto's top three attractions, including Casa Loma, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District, showcasing their historical significance and cultural charm.

Doing grocery for Mid-Autumn festival

Beginner

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.

What I eat in a day

Intermediate

What I eat in a day The video showcases the preparation of three different Chinese dishes - tomato egg noodles for breakfast, mapo tofu for lunch, and stir-fried green beans with egg custard for dinner. Meiling provides simple recipes and cooking instructions for each dish, highlighting the flavors and versatility of Chinese cuisine.

Decorate my home

Intermediate

Decorate my homeThe video is a tour of Meiling's new home, showcasing her simple and modern living room and dining area. She seeks advice on furniture shopping and share plans to further decorate her space with plants and decorations.

24 hours in Budapest

Intermediate

24 hours in BudapestThe video shows a day in Budapest, starting with breakfast at a unique café, exploring the Jewish Quarter and museum, taking a subway to a market for lunch, and ending with a scenic boat cruise on the Danube River at night to admire the city's architecture, including the Hungarian Parliament Building.

A day in Shanghai enjoying night view, shopping street, and garden

Beginner

A day in Shanghai enjoying night view, shopping street, and gardenThe video is a vlog sharing Meiling's travel experience in Shanghai, including exploring landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower, walking along the Bund, shopping on Nanjing Road, and visiting Yuyuan Garden at night. It also includes trying different flavors of the famous White Rabbit candy and encourages viewers to learn Chinese through the channel.

Visiting my hometown Tianjin, China, doing grocery, walking in the park

Intermediate

Visiting my hometown Tianjin, China, doing grocery, walking in the parkThe video follows Meiling on her journey back to China, where she reunites with her family, explore familiar streets, buy groceries, and enjoy a relaxing day at Bali Island Park. She expresses her happiness at being back home and cherishing everyday moments with loved ones.