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How to survive on a desert island?In this video, Poona and Jiaqi discuss what three items they would bring if they had to live on a deserted island for a year. They talk about bringing essential items like a knife, medication, books, and seeds for survival. They also reflect on the challenges of survival in such a situation.
Intermediate
Why I hate beetroot?The speaker, Poona, shares in this video why she does not like to eat beetroot. Working in a factory that produced beetroot cans during a working holiday in New Zealand, the intense smell and taste of beetroot while doing quality checks caused her to develop a strong aversion to eating it, creating lasting memories that she still associates with the vegetable to this day.
Beginner
Episode 9-10The video is about a teacher named 车老师 (Teacher Che) leaving and being replaced by a new teacher named 水老师 (Teacher Shui), who, like Teacher Che, is interested in stars and Mars. Despite initial skepticism, the students eventually come to accept and appreciate Teacher Shui's similarities to Teacher Che.
Beginner
Episode 8The video is about a group of students who find strange alien-like characters written in their teacher's notebook, sparking curiosity and confusion among them. They try to show the characters to their teacher but are surprised when nothing appears in the notebook when she looks.
Beginner
Episode 6In this video, Poona discusses the old story of "Dad and Son" where the son appears to be sleepwalking and ends up taking candy from a green bottle. The father hesitates to wake him up as there is a sign around his neck saying "Sleepwalking patient, do not wake up to avoid danger." It leaves the audience questioning whether the son is truly sleepwalking or pretending to be.
Beginner
Story dice magicThe video is about playing a storytelling game with dice in Chinese. The story in the video involves a snake, a girl named Lily, a bike, a cola, and a pencil, where the snake turns into a pencil after drinking wine and Lily is left with a pencil to draw snakes.
Intermediate
New year's resolutionThe video transcript discusses the speaker's three goals for the new year, which are to learn how to drive, study the Estonian language, and take their mother on a trip abroad for the first time. These goals aim to enrich the speaker's life experiences and relationships in 2024.
Intermediate
What it's like to be in the 30sThe video discusses the feelings and experiences of being in your thirties, highlighting it as a time of stability, maturity, and self-awareness. It encourages viewers not to fear turning thirty and to embrace this period as one of the best times in life.
Intermediate
24hrs in Hong KongThe video is a reflection on a recent trip to Hong Kong, discussing the author's impressions of the city's affordability, international culture, and traditional practices like fortune-telling. The narrator finds Hong Kong to be a fascinating tourist destination with diverse culture and cuisine, but questions what it would be like to live there long-term.
Intermediate
The boy who cried wolfIn this video, Poona tells the story of "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" in Mandarin, reminding viewers about the consequences of dishonesty and the importance of being truthful.
Beginner
Learn Chinese while doing YogaThe video is a guided yoga practice focusing on different poses and breathing techniques, ending with relaxation and a sense of calmness and readiness for the day.
Intermediate
Exploring Chinese snacksIn this video, Poona shares some popular Chinese snacks she brought back from her recent trip, including spicy strips, bean curd, chicken feet, five-grain snacks, quail eggs, and durian candy. She discusses her personal preferences and cultural differences in snack choices between Chinese and Western tastes.
Beginner
Father and sonA father and son go on a fun outing together, exploring a park and enjoying some drinks. However, as the father drinks too much and appears intoxicated, they must make their way back home by train.
Intermediate
First Time Seeing the SeaThe video is about Poona sharing her first experience seeing the ocean and feeling disappointed because it was not what she had expected from TV and movies. Despite this, she later traveled to many places and saw beautiful oceans, including abroad, but has yet to see one as beautiful and blue as she imagined from her childhood.
Intermediate
Funny things I did when I was youngIn this video, Poona shares three silly things she did in the past, including burying rice dumplings, applying cooking oil to her hair to imitate a classmate, and drinking yogurt in hopes of getting whiter skin. Despite these mistakes, she now embraces her natural skin and appreciates her unique qualities.
Beginner
What is in my basket?The video is about playing a guessing game where the speaker presents five different items in a basket for the viewers to guess. The items include a lemon, ginger, honey, an earring, and toothpaste, each described in detail to help viewers identify them.
Intermediate
My 3 essential foods choicesIn this video, Poona discusses the question of what three foods people would choose to eat for the rest of their lives. She personally would choose rice, fish, and vegetables due to her upbringing and nutritional considerations. She also encourages viewers to think about their own choices and how their cultural background may influence their decisions.
Beginner
Episode 3In this video, Poona continues the story of "Dad and Son" where the son is afraid of going to the dentist. The father tries to reassure him that it's not scary, but even the father ends up being afraid of getting a tooth extracted. The story highlights the fear and bravery involved in going to the dentist.