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4 ways I go back for Spring FestivalThe video discusses the different methods of traveling back home for Chinese New Year, including taking a slow train, a high-speed train, a plane, or a combination of train and plane. Amber ultimately chooses to fly back home due to the convenience, but shares that traveling during Chinese New Year is important to spend time with family.
Beginner
Pepper & Carrot E3In this video, the characters, Pepper and Carrot, go to the market to buy ingredients for a competition. They prepare a potion with the ingredients they find and get ready for the competition the next day.
Beginner
Pepper & Carrot E2The video is about a story involving Pepper and Carrot, where they experiment with colorful potions that turn out to be bath bubbles instead of drinking elixirs. It ends with a humorous twist as the characters react to the unexpected outcome.
Intermediate
I was stalked!The video is a recount of a scary real-life incident where AMber was followed while walking her dog in broad daylight. She shares how she handled the situation by staying calm, alert, and involving others for safety. Anber also gives advice on how to determine if someone is following you and emphasizes the importance of safety awareness, especially for women.
New starter
Story 7: Tones - Bao The video is a playful and repetitive story about a character named Amber and her adventures with her mom, who is nicknamed "Baozi Mom." The story involves eating lots of buns and hamburgers, carrying LV bags, and eventually feeling full and happy.
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Story 6: 12 Chinese Zodiac Animals- Why Is Cat Not In?The video is a storytelling session about a cat and a mouse who are friends. The story highlights the importance of friendship, teamwork, and overcoming challenges together.
Beginner
Pepper & Carrot E1The video introduces a new story about a girl named Pepper and her cat named Carrot, who make a magical flying potion together. The story is full of whimsical elements, humor, and illustrations created by the author David, who invites viewers to explore more on his website www.peppercarrot.com.
New starter
Story 5: 7 ColorsThe video discusses the importance of different colors, with each color claiming to be the most important. The colors eventually come together to form a rainbow, emphasizing the beauty of diversity and uniqueness.
Beginner
Coffee + Soybean The video is about a person's experience making soy milk for the first time to add to coffee, following advice from a Greek student. The person talks about their morning routine, including meditating, and ends with trying the soy milk in coffee and finding it okay but a bit bitter.
Intermediate
Why I Prefer Paperback Books over ebooksThe video discusses the comparison between e-books and physical books, focusing on the speaker's personal preference for physical books due to reasons such as better eye health, the ability to focus on one story at a time, easier note-taking, more convenient page-flipping, and the unique experience of spending a long time on a single page. The speaker also highlights reasons why some people prefer physical books, such as the appeal of book covers and the sentimental value of gifting a physical book with a personal message or author's signature.
Intermediate
Dreaming Girl The video discusses a painting called "Dreaming Girl" by a French artist living in China, showcasing a girl's clean left side and messy right side, symbolizing stability and curiosity for new experiences respectively. The narrator reflects on how we should embrace life's many facets and possibilities, rather than being constrained to one identity.
Intermediate
E30: Girls' HouseThe video discusses the concept of a communal living space for single women in China, inspired by the idea of "gupo" housing where women lived together without getting married. The video explores the possibility of creating a shared living arrangement in the future where single women can live together, work, and enjoy each other's company, suggesting it could be a new way of living for some in modern times.
Intermediate
E29: Good habitIn this video our 4 friends talka about various habits such as daily gratitude journaling, budgeting and saving, exercise routines, and morning rituals. The participants share their experiences, challenges, and successes with these habits, highlighting the importance of consistency and self-discipline. The conversation is informative, encouraging, and relatable, providing valuable insights into developing and maintaining healthy habits in daily life.
Intermediate
E28: Interesting Things about DreamsThe video discusses the theme of dreaming and the significance of dreams, sharing personal experiences and interpretations of dreams. It highlights how dreaming can reflect one's inner thoughts and fears, as well as the potential for dreams to provide insight into one's life and concerns.
Intermediate
E27: What animal are you like?In this video, the hosts discuss their personality traits as related to different animals, such as the speaker being compared to a happy white swan, while another participant is likened to a unicorn. They also share and joke about cold jokes, highlighting the host's jovial and playful dynamic.
Intermediate
Chinese Traditional Musical Instruments The video is a tour of a Chinese traditional musical instrument museum showcasing various instruments such as bamboo flutes, lutes, and drums. The narrator explains the different categories of musical instruments, including plucked, wind, percussion, and bowed instruments from both Chinese and Western cultures.
Beginner
What Musical Instrument Do You Like?The video showcases different musical instruments such as guitar, piano, and drums being played and explained by Jenro. She talks about the different types of instruments, like the guitar, piano, electronic keyboard, African drums, and ukulele, expressing his love for learning and playing various instruments.
Intermediate
E26: Holiday PlanThe video transcript discusses various plans and considerations for the upcoming Chinese National Day holiday, including travel plans, difficulties in finding tickets, and the importance of spending traditional festivals with family. Despite the desire to travel, the high costs and crowded transportation have led some participants to plan for a relaxing holiday at home.
Intermediate
E25: Chinese Mid Autumn FestivalThe video discusses the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, highlighting traditional activities like eating mooncakes and admiring the full moon. The hosts also share their experiences and traditions surrounding the festival, such as making and sharing large mooncakes and the importance of reuniting with family and friends.
New starter
Story 4: A Joke of 3 TomatoesThe video is about three tomatoes - a father, mother, and son - going for a walk. The father and mother walk fast, but the son walks slowly, making his father angry and telling him to catch up.