Tips and advices

Practical tips and advice on anything from everyday activities to learning Chinese.

15 videos · Total duration: 02:08:16

How I input information every day
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Intermediate

How I input information every day Dawn discusses adjustments to subtitle options on their channel and shares insights on their daily knowledge input methods, including reading books, listening to podcasts, watching educational YouTube videos, and reading articles on Kindle. She express a preference for long educational YouTube videos and podcasts, while acknowledging the potential drawbacks of excessive consumption of short videos on platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels.Chinese at Dawn
4 ways I go back for Spring Festival
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Intermediate

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.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input
5 Duolingo alternatives to learn Mandarin Chinese, Chinese teacher review
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Intermediate

5 Duolingo alternatives to learn Mandarin Chinese, Chinese teacher reviewThe video discusses five alternative language learning apps, focusing on Busu, Monthly, Pimsleur, Mango Languages, and Hello Chinese. Each app offers unique features such as community corrections, daily lessons, step-by-step training, comprehensive data tracking, and immersive learning experiences tailored to specific languages like Chinese. The video recommends trying out these apps to enhance language learning alongside other resources like extensive reading and private lessons for a well-rounded language learning experience.Crazie Laoshi
Do I need and when to practice speaking?
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Intermediate

Do I need and when to practice speaking?The video discusses the importance of comprehensible input in language acquisition, stating that speaking and recognizing Chinese characters are not necessary in the beginner level. The key is to focus on listening, getting familiar with the language, and repeatedly inputting information to acquire language skills effectively.Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input
Top 5 Chinese Shows to Binge-Watch
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Intermediate

Top 5 Chinese Shows to Binge-WatchThe video recommends five amazing Chinese shows that are approved by the speaker and his students, providing a mix of detective stories, time loops, poetic tales, and stories about complicated family relationships. These shows offer a window into Chinese culture and language immersion for viewers looking to broaden their horizons.Crazie Laoshi
How to apply for a China visa in 2023 (most updated)
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Intermediate

How to apply for a China visa in 2023 (most updated)The video provides a detailed explanation of the new visa application process for traveling to China, focusing on tourist visas. Viewers are guided through the online application form, required documents such as passport and flight itinerary, and the importance of following embassy guidelines for a successful application process.Acquire Mandarin
Overcoming loneliness: A conversation with ChatGPT
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Intermediate

Overcoming loneliness: A conversation with ChatGPTThe video shows Poona chatting with an AI called ChatGPT in Chinese, trying to make friends and seek advice. Poona discusses loneliness, unhealthy habits, work dissatisfaction, and patriotism, receiving thoughtful responses and recommendations from the AI.Acquire Mandarin
Learn Chinese with TV shows
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Intermediate

Learn Chinese with TV showsThe video discusses how to learn a language through TV shows, movies, or YouTube videos by emphasizing the importance of listening and repetition. It also recommends a variety of Chinese TV shows across different genres, including cartoons like "大耳朵图图," comedies like "家有儿女" and "闲人马大姐," urban love dramas like "爱很美味," and historical dramas like "甄嬛传."Speak Your Chinese
How to order Chinese food with special requests
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How to order Chinese food with special requestsThe video highlights a humorous situation where a foreigner struggles with spicy food and allergies while ordering Chinese dishes with specific requirements, ultimately leading to some miscommunication and confusion with the chef.Acquire Mandarin
How to type Pinyin
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Intermediate

How to type PinyinThe video provides a tutorial on how to type Pinyin with tone marks on both computer and phone, offering different methods and tools for learners to practice. It also emphasizes the importance of learning Chinese characters alongside Pinyin.Crazie Laoshi
Four retroflex consonants in Chinese｜sh ch zh r
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Intermediate

Four retroflex consonants in Chinese｜sh ch zh rThe video discusses the four retroflex consonants in Chinese pronunciation, highlighting the distinctions between them in terms of tongue positions and air friction. It provides tips on practicing and distinguishing between these sounds, emphasizing the importance of context in understanding Chinese words with these consonants.Chinese at Dawn
How to reduce waste
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Intermediate

How to reduce wasteThe video discusses ways to reduce waste in daily life, focusing on reducing food waste, energy consumption, promoting recycling, and changing consumption habits to create a more sustainable society. It emphasizes the importance of planning shopping, proper food storage, energy conservation, recycling, and supporting eco-friendly brands to minimize waste and protect the environment.Comprehensible Mandarin
Feeling down? Tricks to feel better
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Intermediate

Feeling down? Tricks to feel betterThe video discusses ways to deal with feeling down or depressed in daily life, such as crying, eating favorite foods, confiding in trusted friends, and taking a trip to temporarily escape. It emphasizes finding methods to relieve unpleasant emotions and ultimately achieve a happier state of mind.Comprehensible Mandarin
How to rent a house in China
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Intermediate

How to rent a house in ChinaThe video provides a step-by-step guide on how to rent a house in China, from finding a property through agents or apps to signing a contract and moving in. It also discusses the differences in the renting process compared to other countries.Comprehensible Mandarin
Eco-friendly & Money-saving: 2nd-hand books
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Intermediate

Eco-friendly & Money-saving: 2nd-hand books The video talks about the concept of second-hand books and how they are being sold on a platform or website, helping people save money while promoting sustainability by reusing books. It explains the process of buying and selling second-hand books and emphasizes the environmental benefits and cost-saving aspects of this practice.Comprehensible Mandarin