Fun Learning Chinese Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/fun-learning-chinese Join me and my Chinese tutor as we explore everyday Chinese vocabulary in ways that make sense to an adult learner. © 2019 Fun Learning Chinese edd98a46-8403-5cba-853a-05206d0b6063 yes en-us Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:53:03 -0700 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:53:11 -0700 https://funlearningchinese.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/vogDE18yhFvovZBYfkzEmHRGwMw_0w4OMGdGGZ29nJk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY0NjUvMTU3NjU0/MjM2MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Fun Learning Chinese https://funlearningchinese.com/ episodic Fun Learning Chinese Join me and my Chinese tutor as we explore everyday Chinese vocabulary in ways that make sense to an adult learner. Join me and my Chinese tutor as we explore everyday Chinese vocabulary in ways that make sense to an adult learner.. Fun Learning Chinese No No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Christmas Cards and Cartoons 217 217 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Christmas Cards and Cartoons full e2791c18-8187-4f40-88b1-9b468bc536c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42183f4b Learning why certain characters aren't used in sound words can be very helpful in both remembering vocabulary. Also in this episode, Laura puts her pronunciation on the line.

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]]> Learning why certain characters aren't used in sound words can be very helpful in both remembering vocabulary. Also in this episode, Laura puts her pronunciation on the line.

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]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:53:03 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 157 Learning why certain characters aren't used in sound words can be very helpful in both remembering vocabulary. Also in this episode, Laura puts her pronunciation on the line.

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]]> calorie in Chinese, frozen computer in Chinese No 關於聖誕節的提問 – 第一集 A Christmas Quiz – part one 216 216 關於聖誕節的提問 – 第一集 A Christmas Quiz – part one full 816bdc0c-3118-418f-aec6-052c905eb3ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fb7c3b0 Christmas may be a Christian holiday, but they talk about it in Chinese countries. Take a Christmas quiz to learn fascinating facts about Christmas while discovering how Chinese speakers think about the holiday in their own language.

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]]> Christmas may be a Christian holiday, but they talk about it in Chinese countries. Take a Christmas quiz to learn fascinating facts about Christmas while discovering how Chinese speakers think about the holiday in their own language.

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]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:51:32 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 552 Christmas may be a Christian holiday, but they talk about it in Chinese countries. Take a Christmas quiz to learn fascinating facts about Christmas while discovering how Chinese speakers think about the holiday in their own language.

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]]> elfs in Chinese, Santa Claus in Chinese, cartoon in Chinese No My New Robot Slave 我新的機器人奴隸 215 215 My New Robot Slave 我新的機器人奴隸 full 77bd7149-50a6-43d7-9c1f-9689fd11a1bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/07d89324 I grew up watching the Jetsons cartoon, but never imagined there would be robots in my lifetime that would work for me!

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]]> I grew up watching the Jetsons cartoon, but never imagined there would be robots in my lifetime that would work for me!

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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:27:10 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 195 I grew up watching the Jetsons cartoon, but never imagined there would be robots in my lifetime that would work for me!

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]]> robot in Chinese, slave in Chinese, rebellion in Chinese No 飛行失敗 Failure to Fly 214 214 飛行失敗 Failure to Fly full f5cc9b71-3f7b-4bf9-9f7f-03d2ca808bd7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7abb4a3 Sometimes a child's imagination tests the limits of reality.

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]]> Sometimes a child's imagination tests the limits of reality.

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]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:33:16 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 385 Sometimes a child's imagination tests the limits of reality.

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]]> diagnosis in Chinese, failure in Chinese, playing tag in Chinese No 世界是如何被創造的 第二篇 How the World was Created (part two) 213 213 世界是如何被創造的 第二篇 How the World was Created (part two) full faa7644f-183a-4050-a93f-f1acb6a3ab14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2fd3c525 Ancient, verifiable records about creation have also been translated into Chinese. Here is part two about that.

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]]> Ancient, verifiable records about creation have also been translated into Chinese. Here is part two about that.

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]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 19:28:20 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 338 Ancient, verifiable records about creation have also been translated into Chinese. Here is part two about that.

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]]> creation of the world in Chinese, Genesis in Chinese No 世界是如何被創造的 第一篇 How the World was Created (part one) 212 212 世界是如何被創造的 第一篇 How the World was Created (part one) full 7b808274-e034-4630-a021-0391324005aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2f36411 Some things are so obvious that people say it must be more complicated, but when you have a verifiable record there is reason for confidence.

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]]> Some things are so obvious that people say it must be more complicated, but when you have a verifiable record there is reason for confidence.

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]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:21:34 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 312 Some things are so obvious that people say it must be more complicated, but when you have a verifiable record there is reason for confidence.

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]]> Genesis in Chinese, originally in Chinese, abyss in Chinese No The Awning Fell Down 遮陽蓬掉下來了 211 211 The Awning Fell Down 遮陽蓬掉下來了 full 1b49bb75-c38d-41c4-9dad-47caa234ccf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6fcd8401 Sometimes the most ordinary things can get exciting very quickly!

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]]> Sometimes the most ordinary things can get exciting very quickly!

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]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 20:56:06 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 301 Sometimes the most ordinary things can get exciting very quickly!

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]]> balcony in Chinese, to revolve up in Chinese, free from worries in Chinese No 你是年老了或只是守舊而已？ Are you old or just out of style? 210 210 你是年老了或只是守舊而已？ Are you old or just out of style? full 72332c36-0fab-4cf3-947a-dd1d92bb9b7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3513bf18 Understanding the connotations of words is very useful in communication. In this episode, we explain how a shocking misunderstanding led to a much better understanding of Chinese words for "old."

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]]> Understanding the connotations of words is very useful in communication. In this episode, we explain how a shocking misunderstanding led to a much better understanding of Chinese words for "old."

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]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:41:47 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Hunag Laura Blodgett, Vesta Hunag 437 Understanding the connotations of words is very useful in communication. In this episode, we explain how a shocking misunderstanding led to a much better understanding of Chinese words for "old."

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]]> different ways to say old in Chinese, retro in Chinese No How to Catch a Mouse 怎麼捕捉老鼠 209 209 How to Catch a Mouse 怎麼捕捉老鼠 full 2c3cacd6-1f1f-4881-b9e4-d14857d2fb7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/913adce6 When you have to deal with invaders, you need to be smart and efficient about it. Otherwise you risk being overrun by the hordes.

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]]> When you have to deal with invaders, you need to be smart and efficient about it. Otherwise you risk being overrun by the hordes.

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]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 14:35:31 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 254 When you have to deal with invaders, you need to be smart and efficient about it. Otherwise you risk being overrun by the hordes.

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]]> catching mice in Chinese, mouse trap in Chinese, peanut butter in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 理解「起來」怎麼用 Understanding How to Use 起來 208 208 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 理解「起來」怎麼用 Understanding How to Use 起來 full a8adb1d8-b397-47bf-81f8-1ac387497196 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c901967 Sometimes it's helpful to be able to expression your perception of things or understand when someone else is wants you to know how things are affecting them. There is a key character combination that is part of that.

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]]> Sometimes it's helpful to be able to expression your perception of things or understand when someone else is wants you to know how things are affecting them. There is a key character combination that is part of that.

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]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 20:19:07 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 256 Sometimes it's helpful to be able to expression your perception of things or understand when someone else is wants you to know how things are affecting them. There is a key character combination that is part of that.

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]]> the five senses in Chinese, continuing action in Chinese, stand up in Chinese, get up in Chinese, for now in Chinese No 我飼養的雞如何幫我學習中文的相反詞 How My Chickens Help Me Learn Opposites in Chinese 207 207 我飼養的雞如何幫我學習中文的相反詞 How My Chickens Help Me Learn Opposites in Chinese full 3b579d98-8d4e-4218-8fec-bc10123fffd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f358ecbf Keeping your opposite straight in a new language can be a challenge, but my chickens help make the concepts stick in my head.

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]]> Keeping your opposite straight in a new language can be a challenge, but my chickens help make the concepts stick in my head.

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]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:58:53 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 349 Keeping your opposite straight in a new language can be a challenge, but my chickens help make the concepts stick in my head.

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]]> opposite in Chinese, sharp in Chinese, feather in Chinese No 怎麼做水果奶昔 How to Make a Fruit Smoothie 206 206 怎麼做水果奶昔 How to Make a Fruit Smoothie full 8dce5374-3ab6-4656-a765-443e9e730c20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73136d24 Practice thinking and speaking in Chinese while making your own yummy lunch or snack!

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]]> Practice thinking and speaking in Chinese while making your own yummy lunch or snack!

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]]> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:17:31 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 327 Practice thinking and speaking in Chinese while making your own yummy lunch or snack!

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]]> milkshake in Chinese, recipe in Chinese, blender in Chinese No 寶寶和狗的骨頭 The Baby and The Dog Bone 205 205 寶寶和狗的骨頭 The Baby and The Dog Bone full a0222398-fec8-48e7-abe3-d42c17af98cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/5dbc0d6c Disaster can strike in a moment when a baby is on the move -

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]]> Disaster can strike in a moment when a baby is on the move -

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]]> Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:27:48 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 303 Disaster can strike in a moment when a baby is on the move -

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]]> broken bone in Chinese, to bite in Chinese, instantly in Chinese, intercept in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 不可能的任務 Mission Impossible 204 204 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 不可能的任務 Mission Impossible full 5d3f1ce5-c70c-4a6a-a249-4321f4cdbd18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2084e88 Sometimes understand the 的 is easy to equate with English grammar and sometimes it's not. But it's never impossible.

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]]> Sometimes understand the 的 is easy to equate with English grammar and sometimes it's not. But it's never impossible.

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]]> Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:38:42 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 550 Sometimes understand the 的 is easy to equate with English grammar and sometimes it's not. But it's never impossible.

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]]> what is a resultative in Chinese, what is an attribute in Chinese grammar No 在煙囪裡的鴨子 The Duck in the Chimney 203 203 在煙囪裡的鴨子 The Duck in the Chimney full 3966c5d2-fb20-4aeb-8840-784c1b934e59 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f2f279e When you've had a high fever and it looks like your house is filling up with flies, it can be hard to know what is real and what is a hallucination.

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]]> When you've had a high fever and it looks like your house is filling up with flies, it can be hard to know what is real and what is a hallucination.

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]]> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:32:23 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 308 When you've had a high fever and it looks like your house is filling up with flies, it can be hard to know what is real and what is a hallucination.

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]]> chimney in Chinese, fireplace in Chinese, housefly in Chinese No Chinese Christmas Carol: 到各山嶺去傳揚 Go Tell It on the Mountain 202 202 Chinese Christmas Carol: 到各山嶺去傳揚 Go Tell It on the Mountain full 90b8d63b-9806-4b8f-8d0d-7794d2f7707e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8bf34fa This is what people will do when they truly believe something important and exciting has happened! Learn how to share the good news in while practicing and singing Chinese.

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]]> This is what people will do when they truly believe something important and exciting has happened! Learn how to share the good news in while practicing and singing Chinese.

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]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:17:41 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 231 This is what people will do when they truly believe something important and exciting has happened! Learn how to share the good news in while practicing and singing Chinese.

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]]> chorus in Chinese, Christ in Chinese, angel in Chinese, shepherd in Chinese, flock of sheep in Chinese No Chinese Christmas Carol: 平安夜 Silent Night 201 201 Chinese Christmas Carol: 平安夜 Silent Night full e1ae8104-f67b-4cc0-b5a5-12777e10f715 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9001a1ea Use a Chinese translation of the very familiar English Christmas Carol Silent Night to expand your Chinese vocabulary and celebrate while you practice.

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]]> Use a Chinese translation of the very familiar English Christmas Carol Silent Night to expand your Chinese vocabulary and celebrate while you practice.

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]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:47:43 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 208 Use a Chinese translation of the very familiar English Christmas Carol Silent Night to expand your Chinese vocabulary and celebrate while you practice.

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]]> silent night in Chinese, Hallelujah in Chinese, Savior in Chinese, Christmas Carol in Chinese No 十呎高的火焰 Ten Foot High Flames 200 200 十呎高的火焰 Ten Foot High Flames full 4d9c709e-d047-4ffd-84fc-fa61a1de1457 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58131b2d Facing a wall of flames puts a whole new perspective on your priorities.

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]]> Facing a wall of flames puts a whole new perspective on your priorities.

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 20:05:05 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 437 Facing a wall of flames puts a whole new perspective on your priorities.

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]]> burning in Chinese, fireman in Chinese, explode in Chinese, smoke in Chinese No 與河流搏鬥 第四篇 Wrestling the River – part four 199 199 與河流搏鬥 第四篇 Wrestling the River – part four full 04ff972d-1876-4253-af40-4ff6e89d5540 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc27c786 Sometimes when you go way outside of your comfort zone, you surprise yourself.

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]]> Sometimes when you go way outside of your comfort zone, you surprise yourself.

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]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:03:29 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 167 Sometimes when you go way outside of your comfort zone, you surprise yourself.

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]]> adrenaline in Chinese, water filter in Chinese, sense of accomplishment in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 講虛話 Empty Words 198 198 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 講虛話 Empty Words full f1b1fd43-e4cb-4a3f-9bfc-5741dcf0f718 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f30e4f58 When are thunder and lightning like empty words? This Chinese proverb will explain.

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]]> When are thunder and lightning like empty words? This Chinese proverb will explain.

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]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:11:18 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 128 When are thunder and lightning like empty words? This Chinese proverb will explain.

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]]> lightning in Chinese, thunder in Chinese, frustrated in Chinese No 與河流搏鬥 第三篇 Wrestling the River - part three 197 197 與河流搏鬥 第三篇 Wrestling the River - part three full e9905ec8-77e8-48e8-9604-7a7c8b45ba1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/90b9bf58 Just how far out into the river will I have to go?

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]]> Just how far out into the river will I have to go?

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]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:12:38 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 246 Just how far out into the river will I have to go?

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]]> wrestling in Chinese, sprinklers in Chinese, posture in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 魚化成龍 Fish Becomes Dragon 196 196 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 魚化成龍 Fish Becomes Dragon full 82ecb148-b33b-4e6a-9bef-b06cd4b9e097 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9e6d594 Sometimes it doesn't work to just walk through the gate.

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]]> Sometimes it doesn't work to just walk through the gate.

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]]> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:10:41 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 129 Sometimes it doesn't work to just walk through the gate.

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]]> carp in Chinese, traditional in Chinese, painter in Chinese, become successful in Chinese, to make a clear indication in Chinese No 與河流搏鬥 第二篇 Wrestling the River - part two 195 195 與河流搏鬥 第二篇 Wrestling the River - part two full 2a50e2bb-406b-445d-85f2-619c789127c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/934b0f07 In part two, we find out what lives in the river and learn about the sucking forces in the river bottom.

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]]> In part two, we find out what lives in the river and learn about the sucking forces in the river bottom.

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]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:38:46 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 276 In part two, we find out what lives in the river and learn about the sucking forces in the river bottom.

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]]> slippery in Chinese, moss in Chinese, skintight in Chinese, sandal in Chinese, crawdad in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 朝的字謎 The Riddle of 朝 194 194 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 朝的字謎 The Riddle of 朝 full ee4a0874-6445-419d-a175-a8afaaccaec8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff717ed7 One way Chinese speakers have fun remembering their characters is to make riddles about them. This riddle was one my Chinese tutor learned in school.

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]]> One way Chinese speakers have fun remembering their characters is to make riddles about them. This riddle was one my Chinese tutor learned in school.

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]]> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:19:27 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 130 One way Chinese speakers have fun remembering their characters is to make riddles about them. This riddle was one my Chinese tutor learned in school.

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]]> riddle in Chinese No 與河流搏鬥 第一篇 Wrestling the River – part one 193 193 與河流搏鬥 第一篇 Wrestling the River – part one full 1932bf4b-9b29-4a8c-83b9-f79df8384028 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29719658 I wouldn't have done it if I had any other choice.

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]]> I wouldn't have done it if I had any other choice.

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]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 22:12:22 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 312 I wouldn't have done it if I had any other choice.

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]]> river in Chinese, wrestling in Chinese, dam in Chinese, irrigation in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Why Chinese-Speaking People Are Very 很 Happy 192 192 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Why Chinese-Speaking People Are Very 很 Happy full 9ceaa7fd-6614-4680-be91-ab73aad9609b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4cb129c5 Expressing degree of emotion correctly in Chinese requires understanding their perspective on language.

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]]> Expressing degree of emotion correctly in Chinese requires understanding their perspective on language.

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]]> Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:44:10 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 133 Expressing degree of emotion correctly in Chinese requires understanding their perspective on language.

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]]> expressing emotion in Chinese, very in Chinese No 毛小孩會自己玩自拍嗎 ? Can pets take selfies ? 191 191 毛小孩會自己玩自拍嗎 ? Can pets take selfies ? full b4a13e50-852d-489d-84ef-cef13d4e9ea2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d787f24f The modern camera can be used to alter our perception of reality if we aren't paying attention. This episode is an extensive update of the previous episode How to Take a Photo 如何拍照片.

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]]> The modern camera can be used to alter our perception of reality if we aren't paying attention. This episode is an extensive update of the previous episode How to Take a Photo 如何拍照片.

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]]> Fri, 24 May 2024 18:35:14 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 267 The modern camera can be used to alter our perception of reality if we aren't paying attention. This episode is an extensive update of the previous episode How to Take a Photo 如何拍照片.

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]]> taking a selfie in Chinese, pets in Chinese, how to take a photo in Chinese, camera in Chinese No 在每天的談話中可能提到這本史詩 This Epic Might be Mentioned in Everyday Conversations 190 190 在每天的談話中可能提到這本史詩 This Epic Might be Mentioned in Everyday Conversations full 0952a8f9-8928-4d81-bf90-631fc7de6f1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cb2bc97 There is a man from Chinese history 2000 or so years ago who is still mentioned in everyday conversation, so you need to know who he is.

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]]> There is a man from Chinese history 2000 or so years ago who is still mentioned in everyday conversation, so you need to know who he is.

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]]> Thu, 09 May 2024 20:13:03 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 325 There is a man from Chinese history 2000 or so years ago who is still mentioned in everyday conversation, so you need to know who he is.

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]]> who is Zhuge Liang, do unto others in Chinese, mastermind in Chinese No ㄧ家自命非凡的餐館 The Restaurant That Refused To Be Normal 189 189 ㄧ家自命非凡的餐館 The Restaurant That Refused To Be Normal full 550b2625-6de3-4a7b-b493-ca4b1847df6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c16a046 Confusion is bound to happen when learning a new language, but sometimes it happens in unexpected places!

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]]> Confusion is bound to happen when learning a new language, but sometimes it happens in unexpected places!

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]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:53:04 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 242 Confusion is bound to happen when learning a new language, but sometimes it happens in unexpected places!

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]]> extraordinary in Chinese, refuse in Chinese, business logo in Chinese, mediocre in Chinese, to be satisfied in Chinese, profound in Chinese No 跟鯊魚一起游泳 Swimming with Sharks 188 188 跟鯊魚一起游泳 Swimming with Sharks full d4aa2217-3663-40e6-8949-d01ee200c75a https://share.transistor.fm/s/cfb26fb2 It's all about exactly when you are in the water.

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]]> It's all about exactly when you are in the water.

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]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:48:19 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 444 It's all about exactly when you are in the water.

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]]> sharks in Chinese, Caribbean in Chinese, turquoise in Chinese, lagoon in Chinese No 辣椒沾在我的嘴唇上  Hot Peppers on My Lips 187 187 辣椒沾在我的嘴唇上  Hot Peppers on My Lips full c22a1d0e-981d-48fa-8a4d-6845d02dc474 https://share.transistor.fm/s/46f38adb Burning kiss doesn't mean the same thing to everyone.

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]]> Burning kiss doesn't mean the same thing to everyone.

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]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:28:44 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 278 Burning kiss doesn't mean the same thing to everyone.

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]]> hot pepper in Chinese, burning hot in Chinese, spicy in Chinese No 淺嚐一口鴿子肉 One Bite of Pigeon 186 186 淺嚐一口鴿子肉 One Bite of Pigeon full 559ddc8d-382d-46c2-a925-eedb7e75150c https://share.transistor.fm/s/635486c3 I never thought I'd want pigeons living at my house.

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]]> I never thought I'd want pigeons living at my house.

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]]> Sun, 11 Feb 2024 20:42:39 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 237 I never thought I'd want pigeons living at my house.

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]]> launch in Chinese, sip in Chinese, wine tasing in Chinese, perch in Chinese, optimistic in Chinese No When We Say: It Is None of Your Business 什麼時候說：這不關你的事 185 185 When We Say: It Is None of Your Business 什麼時候說：這不關你的事 full 421f3852-467f-4fb7-8bed-0f4b9984c074 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a0de5a8 There are particular skills to giving and accepting advice, even in Chinese.

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]]> There are particular skills to giving and accepting advice, even in Chinese.

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]]> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 21:24:43 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 295 There are particular skills to giving and accepting advice, even in Chinese.

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]]> keep your nose out of it in Chinese, meddling in Chinese, to offend in Chinese, to warn in Chinese No 小狗狗的第一個聖誕節 Puppy’s First Christmas 184 184 小狗狗的第一個聖誕節 Puppy’s First Christmas full 97e45a78-2758-44c6-ac3b-481df2cb83b8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa565d58 Something should be done to avoid puppy mayhem during the Christmas season!

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]]> Something should be done to avoid puppy mayhem during the Christmas season!

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]]> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:13:35 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 327 Something should be done to avoid puppy mayhem during the Christmas season!

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]]> puppy in Chinese, Christmas decorations in Chinese, full of energy in Chinese, research in Chinese, line of sight in Chinese No Psalm 100 第一百篇 183 183 Psalm 100 第一百篇 full cbdb5fcb-4eae-49aa-ab5a-691192176958 https://share.transistor.fm/s/582ca0db If you want to practice being grateful to you Maker while you study Chinese, the translation of this Psalm will help you do that.

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]]> If you want to practice being grateful to you Maker while you study Chinese, the translation of this Psalm will help you do that.

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]]> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:36:53 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 199 If you want to practice being grateful to you Maker while you study Chinese, the translation of this Psalm will help you do that.

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]]> Psalm in Chinese, lovingkindness in Chinese, mercy in Chinese, thankfulness in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Mastering 就 182 182 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Mastering 就 full 3102f7b9-f3c3-4afe-8fec-6c658f371e1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/673b1fdf The Chinese character/word 就 can be confusing. It can mean a variety of things and it can be challenging to know how to use it.

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]]> The Chinese character/word 就 can be confusing. It can mean a variety of things and it can be challenging to know how to use it.

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]]> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 19:05:50 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 205 The Chinese character/word 就 can be confusing. It can mean a variety of things and it can be challenging to know how to use it.

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]]> how to translate 就，how to give the correct connotations when speaking the Chinese language No 在龍的肚皮下面The Underbelly of the Dragon 181 181 在龍的肚皮下面The Underbelly of the Dragon full 9cee1d6c-6efe-42d8-8f1d-06b5aa41714c https://share.transistor.fm/s/615eff27 There are believable and numerous reports of what were called dragons in the not so distant past.

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]]> There are believable and numerous reports of what were called dragons in the not so distant past.

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]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:15:11 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 456 There are believable and numerous reports of what were called dragons in the not so distant past.

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]]> dinosaur in Chinese, snake in Chinese, reptile in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 知道什麼時候用否定語氣 Knowing When to be Negative 180 180 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 知道什麼時候用否定語氣 Knowing When to be Negative full c5523856-be8d-42d9-b603-991b4ab7fb1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe8c4239 There are some negatives that are very positive. In this longer than usual Chinese Lesson Blurb, we play games with negative words while telling a simple story.

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]]> There are some negatives that are very positive. In this longer than usual Chinese Lesson Blurb, we play games with negative words while telling a simple story.

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]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:20:57 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 420 There are some negatives that are very positive. In this longer than usual Chinese Lesson Blurb, we play games with negative words while telling a simple story.

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]]> negative words in Chinese, never give up in Chinese, bomb in Chinese, ignorant in Chinese, unfulfilled ambition in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 未知或者是不知道 179 179 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 未知或者是不知道 full f1d24d48-81e3-4108-a008-8382df62df6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/45b8316d To know or not to know - that is the question. In this Fun Learning Chinese lesson blurb we more closely study a couple of common words from episode 178 that sound like they mean the same basic thing, but have different implications.

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]]> To know or not to know - that is the question. In this Fun Learning Chinese lesson blurb we more closely study a couple of common words from episode 178 that sound like they mean the same basic thing, but have different implications.

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]]> Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:41:41 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 229 To know or not to know - that is the question. In this Fun Learning Chinese lesson blurb we more closely study a couple of common words from episode 178 that sound like they mean the same basic thing, but have different implications.

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]]> unknown in Chinese, prophecy in Chinese, the future in Chinese No 距離到未知五秒鐘 Five Seconds Away From the Unknown 178 178 距離到未知五秒鐘 Five Seconds Away From the Unknown full f8b743be-1ba8-483a-8237-6a8facb481ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/90d6594c When we think of the future, we tend to think of weeks or years ahead. But what about the next five seconds?

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]]> When we think of the future, we tend to think of weeks or years ahead. But what about the next five seconds?

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]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:35:29 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 401 When we think of the future, we tend to think of weeks or years ahead. But what about the next five seconds?

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]]> pick-up truck in Chinese, car crash in Chinese, stop sign in Chinese No 為小狗狗們放煙火 Fireworks for the Puppies 177 177 為小狗狗們放煙火 Fireworks for the Puppies full 9aa02f18-3835-4f87-88bd-f8476896e22b https://share.transistor.fm/s/aaa8990f We found out the hard way that there are some things you should find out before you let your dog have puppies.

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]]> We found out the hard way that there are some things you should find out before you let your dog have puppies.

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]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:43:15 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 306 We found out the hard way that there are some things you should find out before you let your dog have puppies.

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]]> puppies in Chinese, fireworks in Chinese, hunting in Chinese, praying in Chinese No 隨性的海上冒險 (第三篇)The Happy-Go-Lucky Ocean Adventure (part three) 176 176 隨性的海上冒險 (第三篇)The Happy-Go-Lucky Ocean Adventure (part three) full 5a8e9419-a72c-49cb-a768-fc80331a6125 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3f5cd0d5 The ocean is unpredictable, but sometimes accidents are because people don't anticipate all the physics involved in a situation. This is the finale to the Caribbean tale.

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]]> The ocean is unpredictable, but sometimes accidents are because people don't anticipate all the physics involved in a situation. This is the finale to the Caribbean tale.

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]]> Tue, 08 Aug 2023 13:40:48 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 437 The ocean is unpredictable, but sometimes accidents are because people don't anticipate all the physics involved in a situation. This is the finale to the Caribbean tale.

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]]> overboard in Chinese, barracuda in Chinese, sailboat in Chinese No 隨性的海上冒險 (第二篇)The Happy-Go-Lucky Ocean Adventure (part two) 175 175 隨性的海上冒險 (第二篇)The Happy-Go-Lucky Ocean Adventure (part two) full 62733b56-e47d-406f-baab-c4a3b433ecd3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f47ce70d Racing against time before a predicted hurricane, the new and inexperienced crew has to make several important repairs on the sailboat. This involves island hopping and mysterious sounds on the deck.

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]]> Racing against time before a predicted hurricane, the new and inexperienced crew has to make several important repairs on the sailboat. This involves island hopping and mysterious sounds on the deck.

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]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:23:09 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 420 Racing against time before a predicted hurricane, the new and inexperienced crew has to make several important repairs on the sailboat. This involves island hopping and mysterious sounds on the deck.

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]]> sailboat in Chinese, hurricane in Chinese, engine in Chinese, serious in Chinese. do something ahead of time in Chinese, to transport in Chinese No 隨性的海上冒險 (第一篇)The Happy-Go-Lucky Ocean Adventure (part one) 174 174 隨性的海上冒險 (第一篇)The Happy-Go-Lucky Ocean Adventure (part one) full eb004d8d-101d-4ce3-84cd-9345d8dad8b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a455f7b7 A sailboat is on its way to the Caribbean islands to pick up some retirees with adventurous spirits. Join in the anticipation for the trip of a lifetime and easily learn some helpful geography along the way. (I wasn't happy with the first recording, so we've already uploaded a new, much clearer one)

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]]> A sailboat is on its way to the Caribbean islands to pick up some retirees with adventurous spirits. Join in the anticipation for the trip of a lifetime and easily learn some helpful geography along the way. (I wasn't happy with the first recording, so we've already uploaded a new, much clearer one)

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]]> Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:43:58 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 280 A sailboat is on its way to the Caribbean islands to pick up some retirees with adventurous spirits. Join in the anticipation for the trip of a lifetime and easily learn some helpful geography along the way. (I wasn't happy with the first recording, so we've already uploaded a new, much clearer one)

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]]> Caribbean Ocean in Chinese, Africa in Chinese, Florida in Chinese, sailing in Chinese, retirement in Chinese, investment in Chinese No The War Between the Hens 母雞們之間的戰爭 173 173 The War Between the Hens 母雞們之間的戰爭 full 70bfe156-c846-4688-90c0-b1b9e9594232 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8d4af02 If the henhouse is a microcosm of life, then we're all in trouble.

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]]> If the henhouse is a microcosm of life, then we're all in trouble.

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]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 16:54:02 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 331 If the henhouse is a microcosm of life, then we're all in trouble.

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]]> hen in Chinese, war in Chinese, bloody in Chinese, hatching chicks in Chinese No Taking a Nap to Recharge Your Body 小睡讓身體充電 172 172 Taking a Nap to Recharge Your Body 小睡讓身體充電 full a984df60-8781-4a53-9b84-721c4f2a0a78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1135f800 Some things are vital to be able to communicate.

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]]> Some things are vital to be able to communicate.

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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 11:38:03 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 254 Some things are vital to be able to communicate.

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]]> napping in Chinese, taking a nap in Chinese, recharge in Chinese, No The Disappearing Bean Seedlings 長出來的豆苗不見了 171 171 The Disappearing Bean Seedlings 長出來的豆苗不見了 full bfcd5c65-cab3-41b9-b426-af446d9f6118 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4faf713d It's a gardening mystery! No clues left behind, so it comes down to a stake out from a nearby window.

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]]> It's a gardening mystery! No clues left behind, so it comes down to a stake out from a nearby window.

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]]> Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:31:11 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 322 It's a gardening mystery! No clues left behind, so it comes down to a stake out from a nearby window.

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]]> vegetable garden in Chinese, mistake in Chinese, misunderstanding in Chinese, figure it out in Chinese No Someone Wants to Clone My Daughter 有人想要複製我的女兒 170 170 Someone Wants to Clone My Daughter 有人想要複製我的女兒 full d7b1eacd-5fa8-482a-bb4f-cadc8ee9d065 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd33252d A true story that includes cloning, being a ninja, and kung fu in ways you probably don't expect.

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]]> A true story that includes cloning, being a ninja, and kung fu in ways you probably don't expect.

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]]> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:49:21 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 361 A true story that includes cloning, being a ninja, and kung fu in ways you probably don't expect.

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]]> cloning in Chinese, how to clone someone in Chinese, what is the Chinese word for kung fu, what is the Chinese word for ninja, is ninja a Chinese word, how to say cut in Chinese No Holes in My Skull 我的腦袋殼子開了洞 169 169 Holes in My Skull 我的腦袋殼子開了洞 full 80e36d9a-f1a0-4881-82b1-056eb6b2922e https://share.transistor.fm/s/a41d0fe1 What would motivate you to put holes in your skull?

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]]> What would motivate you to put holes in your skull?

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]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 18:33:45 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 304 What would motivate you to put holes in your skull?

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]]> skull in Chinese, surgery in Chinese, pain in Chinese, take medicine in Chinese No My Rooster Cluck Norris and My Horse 我的公雞克拉克諾里斯和我的馬 168 168 My Rooster Cluck Norris and My Horse 我的公雞克拉克諾里斯和我的馬 full cf72a9aa-b2d4-4a92-a55c-3959b826c623 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b84927ab Are you more like the rooster or more like the horse?

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]]> Are you more like the rooster or more like the horse?

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]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2023 15:39:52 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 341 Are you more like the rooster or more like the horse?

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]]> rooster in Chinese, Chuck Norris in Chinese, joke in Chinese, riding a horse in Chinese No Important Facts About Having a Baby 關於一個嬰孩誕生重要的真相 167 167 Important Facts About Having a Baby 關於一個嬰孩誕生重要的真相 full 9cd709a4-b634-4856-9835-542f99411e31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29981f6c Examining the facts of your birth can put life into perspective.

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]]> Examining the facts of your birth can put life into perspective.

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]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:14:05 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 382 Examining the facts of your birth can put life into perspective.

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]]> having a baby in Chinese, born in Chinese, ovum in Chinese, womb in Chinese No A Visit from St. Nicholas part three 聖尼可拉斯來拜訪 第三篇 166 166 A Visit from St. Nicholas part three 聖尼可拉斯來拜訪 第三篇 full 30f5130f-ed3e-4685-9c03-95a03ef8cb51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61eb8262 The third and final installment of the translation of this classic Christmas poem.

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]]> The third and final installment of the translation of this classic Christmas poem.

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]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:23:43 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 239 The third and final installment of the translation of this classic Christmas poem.

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]]> sleigh in Chinese, Santa Claus in Chinese, smoking pipe in Chinese, chimney in Chinese No A Visit from St. Nicholas part two 聖尼可拉斯來拜訪第二篇 165 165 A Visit from St. Nicholas part two 聖尼可拉斯來拜訪第二篇 full 76a45de2-3123-4f52-af1c-d30ba75b7989 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed553e32 Keep up with the antics of St. Nicholas in part 2 of our 3 part translation of this classic poem!

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]]> Keep up with the antics of St. Nicholas in part 2 of our 3 part translation of this classic poem!

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]]> Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:59:01 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 290 Keep up with the antics of St. Nicholas in part 2 of our 3 part translation of this classic poem!

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]]> prance in Chinese, comet in Chinese, porch in Chinese, dash away in Chinese, hurricane in Chinese, housetop in Chinese, soot in Chinese, dimple in Chinese No A Visit from St. Nicholas 聖尼可拉斯來拜訪 part one 164 164 A Visit from St. Nicholas 聖尼可拉斯來拜訪 part one full caf59108-ed86-46fb-afc8-81afc4b1afb6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8336ea06  A translation of the classic poem published in 1823 anonymously in a New York newspaper.

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]]>  A translation of the classic poem published in 1823 anonymously in a New York newspaper.

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]]> Sat, 03 Dec 2022 15:08:30 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 270  A translation of the classic poem published in 1823 anonymously in a New York newspaper.

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]]> St. Nicholas in Chinese, Christmas Eve in Chinese, the night before Christmas in Chinese, reindeer in Chinese, sleigh in Chinese, snow in Chinese, clatter in Chinese No How to Get a Free Turkey 怎麼得到免費的火雞 163 163 How to Get a Free Turkey 怎麼得到免費的火雞 full 631f30b3-5a0a-4b21-9d29-9311dc12262f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4de0bcb Your mom probably told you there's no such thing as a free turkey, but just the idea that it is free can be a great motivator.

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]]> Your mom probably told you there's no such thing as a free turkey, but just the idea that it is free can be a great motivator.

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]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:10:59 -0700 Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang 234 Your mom probably told you there's no such thing as a free turkey, but just the idea that it is free can be a great motivator.

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]]> free in Chinese, turkey in Chinese, shopping cart in Chinese, forget it in Chinese No Homemade Cookies 自製餅乾 162 162 Homemade Cookies 自製餅乾 full 9111678e-a584-49c5-a292-d4e022e76797 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a3b5725 Making homemade cookies can be extra important and extra challenging when living abroad.

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]]> Making homemade cookies can be extra important and extra challenging when living abroad.

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]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:42:37 -0600 Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang 316 Making homemade cookies can be extra important and extra challenging when living abroad.

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]]> homemade cookies in Chinese, grocery store in Chinese, toaster oven in Chinese, treasure hunt in Chinese No The Fishing Miracle 一個釣魚的神蹟 161 161 The Fishing Miracle 一個釣魚的神蹟 full 9025cbcb-8edf-4c1f-986c-60e281805f4c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f28123fb A young girl asks to go fishing one more time before she dies.

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]]> A young girl asks to go fishing one more time before she dies.

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:59:39 -0600 Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang 407 A young girl asks to go fishing one more time before she dies.

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]]> fishing in Chinese, miracle in Chinese, Jesus Christ in Chinese, Holy Bible in Chinese, leukemia in Chinese No Walking My Husband’s Bike Back Home 牽我老公的腳踏車回家 160 160 Walking My Husband’s Bike Back Home 牽我老公的腳踏車回家 full dd430b0f-7145-4cdf-8312-84b0710d4522 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ac73c96 You know if it involves a pack of wild dogs in the city on a dark and rainy day, someone is in trouble.

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]]> You know if it involves a pack of wild dogs in the city on a dark and rainy day, someone is in trouble.

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]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:00:00 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 510 You know if it involves a pack of wild dogs in the city on a dark and rainy day, someone is in trouble.

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]]> how to say homeless in Chinese, how to say taxi in Chinese, how to say map in Chinese, how to say police in Chinese, how to day Chinese New Year, how to say after a while in Chinese, how to say bicycle in Chinese No How to Make a Suggestion 如何建議 in Chinese 159 159 How to Make a Suggestion 如何建議 in Chinese full 6bb93856-3392-4ff3-b88e-89843b5f13d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/09f9317e In this episode we have some fun sentences for learning how to make a suggestion just the way you want to.

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]]> In this episode we have some fun sentences for learning how to make a suggestion just the way you want to.

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]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:20:48 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 228 In this episode we have some fun sentences for learning how to make a suggestion just the way you want to.

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]]> how to avoid sounding bossy in Chinese, how to be polite in Chinese No The Man with the Hairy Chest 一個有很多胸毛的男人 158 158 The Man with the Hairy Chest 一個有很多胸毛的男人 full 4ba505b9-18f8-421b-b147-ff42c6f347df https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ac1b5b0 A hairy chest can cause unforeseen problems in an emergency!

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]]> A hairy chest can cause unforeseen problems in an emergency!

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]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:40:08 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 261 A hairy chest can cause unforeseen problems in an emergency!

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]]> hairy chest in Chinese, emergency room in Chinese No The Invisible Glass Door 隱形玻璃門 157 157 The Invisible Glass Door 隱形玻璃門 full bc00dfd8-1701-4b75-b807-3a6d29d3c9a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/89643331 Invisible doesn't always mean hard to find.

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]]> Invisible doesn't always mean hard to find.

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]]> Sat, 23 Jul 2022 19:06:05 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 358 Invisible doesn't always mean hard to find.

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]]> glass in Chinese, scar in Chinese, stitches in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 總而言之 To Sum It All Up 156 156 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 總而言之 To Sum It All Up full 2b74d6be-752a-4e86-a2ec-57e070eabf96 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a26d5e09 We dissect a Chinese idiom to make it more understandable and more memorable. This idiom was used in the recent episode about keeping a secret.

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]]> We dissect a Chinese idiom to make it more understandable and more memorable. This idiom was used in the recent episode about keeping a secret.

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]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:44:22 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 293 We dissect a Chinese idiom to make it more understandable and more memorable. This idiom was used in the recent episode about keeping a secret.

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]]> in brief in Chinese, in so many words in Chinese, in short in Chinese No How to Keep a Secret 怎麼樣保有自己的秘密 155 155 How to Keep a Secret 怎麼樣保有自己的秘密 full 0318463c-27a4-42d2-b4c0-55ca6b52ed64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22bb82a5 Everyone says they want to help you keep your secret.

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]]> Everyone says they want to help you keep your secret.

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]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:08:31 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 202 Everyone says they want to help you keep your secret.

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]]> secret in Chinese, share in Chinese, promise in Chinese, absolutely in Chinese, whisper in Chinese, to pretend in Chinese, No The Little Pirate 一個小海盜 154 154 The Little Pirate 一個小海盜 full 916ff99d-9448-4c1f-b17f-e268dad8e925 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3c82e8a What should you do if there is a pirate in the house?

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]]> What should you do if there is a pirate in the house?

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]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 22:54:30 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 293 What should you do if there is a pirate in the house?

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]]> pirate in Chinese, treasure in Chinese, sword fight in Chinese, face mask in Chinese No Do you have a frog in your throat? 有沒有一隻青蛙在你的喉嚨裡？ 153 153 Do you have a frog in your throat? 有沒有一隻青蛙在你的喉嚨裡？ full 2270f275-7b65-46ef-a25d-e1f6149a4cb4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1a5f334d Sometimes you are saying exactly what you mean to, but the person hearing you is getting a completely different message.

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]]> Sometimes you are saying exactly what you mean to, but the person hearing you is getting a completely different message.

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]]> Sun, 29 May 2022 22:08:20 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 257 Sometimes you are saying exactly what you mean to, but the person hearing you is getting a completely different message.

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]]> laryngitis in Chinese, phlegm in Chinese, sore throat in Chinese, crazy in Chinese No Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 4 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第四篇 152 152 Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 4 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第四篇 full b09c4e0f-b081-4c57-b6b9-f84d4a42c182 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5d1eb8d In this final segment of the frog's story, we find out what ultimately happens to them and why, as well as what the children think about this.

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]]> In this final segment of the frog's story, we find out what ultimately happens to them and why, as well as what the children think about this.

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]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 12:40:37 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 268 In this final segment of the frog's story, we find out what ultimately happens to them and why, as well as what the children think about this.

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]]> frogs in Chinese, mountain pond in Chinese, bucket in Chinese, aquarium in Chinese, No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 我用剪刀去剪蒲公英黃色的花 or I Use Scissors to Cut Dandelions 151 151 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 我用剪刀去剪蒲公英黃色的花 or I Use Scissors to Cut Dandelions full b2b4c984-03bd-4696-906e-d147be8746c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aae5acf3 There was a sentence in Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 3 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第三篇 that used the character 去 that led to a lot of discussion.

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]]> There was a sentence in Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 3 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第三篇 that used the character 去 that led to a lot of discussion.

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]]> Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:04:13 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 283 There was a sentence in Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 3 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第三篇 that used the character 去 that led to a lot of discussion.

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]]> how to use qu in Chinese, what does 去 mean, dandelion in Chinese, scissors in Chinese No Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 3 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第三篇 150 150 Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 3 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第三篇 full 51bc03c5-1484-4ef6-9793-696d88528942 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57587e6e It was kind of like a bug-eating circus.

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]]> It was kind of like a bug-eating circus.

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]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 21:09:40 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 202 It was kind of like a bug-eating circus.

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]]> frog in Chinese, grasshopper in Chinese, turn your head around in Chinese, beetle in Chinese, moth in Chinese, garden in Chinese, on top of your head in Chinese No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 女人的情緒像天氣的變化 A Woman’s Mood Changes Like the Weather 149 149 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 女人的情緒像天氣的變化 A Woman’s Mood Changes Like the Weather full 9bfe51d6-8be3-4690-bf14-3fedfebda88c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1cf790d When a little side discussion of yīn yáng leads to descriptions of the weather.

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]]> When a little side discussion of yīn yáng leads to descriptions of the weather.

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]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 21:48:54 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 126 When a little side discussion of yīn yáng leads to descriptions of the weather.

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]]> moods in Chinese, yin and yang in Chinese, what does yin yang mean, No The Automatic Toilet Fiasco 用自動沖水馬桶的慌亂挫折經驗 147 147 The Automatic Toilet Fiasco 用自動沖水馬桶的慌亂挫折經驗 full dd56ab23-24d3-4a1b-bf36-30a2b82333dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/607e66bd Timing is everything.

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]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:29:57 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 314 Timing is everything.

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]]> toilet in Chinese, automatic in Chinese, crash car in Chinese No Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 2 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第二篇 146 146 Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 2 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第二篇 full f52b1c87-dbe4-4444-a296-31195f523017 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9fa8291 Where will the frogs live now and what will they eat??

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]]> Where will the frogs live now and what will they eat??

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]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 09:05:38 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 316 Where will the frogs live now and what will they eat??

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]]> frog in Chinese, aquarium in Chinese, catching insects in Chinese, grasshopper in Chinese No Caterpillars Can Help You Read Amazon Receipts 毛毛蟲們可以幫助你讀亞馬遜購物的收據 145 145 Caterpillars Can Help You Read Amazon Receipts 毛毛蟲們可以幫助你讀亞馬遜購物的收據 full 54856b27-b179-4628-b87c-74b6840865e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df4cbcf2 A happy convergence of Chinese characters made reading my receipt into a fun learning experience!

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]]> A happy convergence of Chinese characters made reading my receipt into a fun learning experience!

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]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 236 A happy convergence of Chinese characters made reading my receipt into a fun learning experience!

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]]> shopping receipt in Chinese, caterpillar in Chinese, Amazon receipt is Chinese characters No Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 1 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第一篇 144 144 Four Frogs in a Glass Pond Part 1 四隻青蛙在玻璃池塘裡 第一篇 full 135a7094-f928-4cc5-bc95-58036689b0a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c857bab Expectations gone awry lead to adventure for these frogs!

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]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:48:22 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 321 Expectations gone awry lead to adventure for these frogs!

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]]> how to say frog in Chinese, how to say fly in Chinese, how to say pond in Chinese, how to say mountains in Chinese No I Want to Buy Wheat Flour to Make Bread 我要買麵粉做麵包 143 143 I Want to Buy Wheat Flour to Make Bread 我要買麵粉做麵包 full 93e8d0b2-1c14-4512-9b43-81b088d4263a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ff74f1e Sometimes a word, like flour, seems so straightforward, but then you find out it isn't.

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]]> Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:36:08 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 260 Sometimes a word, like flour, seems so straightforward, but then you find out it isn't.

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]]> how to say bread in Chinese, where to buy flour in Taiwan, how to say flour in Chinese, how to say flower in Chinese No How to Treat a Cold 如何治療感冒 142 142 How to Treat a Cold 如何治療感冒 full f8b02660-37b0-4ebd-b7e6-586bbf7bb94d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2beddd37 Being able to talk about your cold in Chinese will help take your mind off of your discomfort. Plus, we have some good advice for how to get better sooner!


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]]> how to say I have a cold in Chinese, sneeze in Chinese, cough in Chinese, symptom in Chinese No I Consider The Freaky Pink Christmas Tree 我認為怪誕的粉紅色聖誕樹 141 141 I Consider The Freaky Pink Christmas Tree 我認為怪誕的粉紅色聖誕樹 full e1c3c9ea-44f8-4248-9e88-86976bb059b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/712efe68 Trying to celebrate Christmas in a foreign country that doesn't have nearly the same traditions is full of surprises.


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]]> Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:44:39 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 326 Trying to celebrate Christmas in a foreign country that doesn't have nearly the same traditions is full of surprises.


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]]> Christmas tree in Chinese, Taiwan's independence from Japan, Christmas traditions in Taiwan, do they celebrate Christmas in China No The Secret of the Canyon Shouting 峽谷吶喊的秘密 140 140 The Secret of the Canyon Shouting 峽谷吶喊的秘密 full 1586a336-fef4-44d5-9952-5efb01de89f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5944dfe5 There are important things that you can learn in a canyon.


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]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:48:37 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 356 There are important things that you can learn in a canyon.


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]]> canyon in Chinese, secret in Chinese, shouting in Chinese, mountain in Chinese No How to Talk About Your Husband 怎麼談論關於妳的老公 139 139 How to Talk About Your Husband 怎麼談論關於妳的老公 full 7a83e0a7-6c58-4cc9-a969-b219e9626708 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a5511d49 There are several options for talking about your husband (or wife) in Chinese. Do you want to speak in terms of endearment or like a government bureaucrat? There are interesting and often humorous reasons for the different word choices!


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]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:03:37 -0700 Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang 414 There are several options for talking about your husband (or wife) in Chinese. Do you want to speak in terms of endearment or like a government bureaucrat? There are interesting and often humorous reasons for the different word choices!


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]]> husband in Chinese, wife in Chinese, showing respect in Chinese No The Day We Drove Off a Cliff 我們開車墜落山崖的那一天 138 138 The Day We Drove Off a Cliff 我們開車墜落山崖的那一天 full 84421e73-e1fd-4e3f-9f13-a8a0561289bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/27f07a41 It was supposed to be a relaxing tropical vacation...

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]]> cliff in Chinese, No If you give a baby a kiss 如果你給寶寶一個親吻 137 137 If you give a baby a kiss 如果你給寶寶一個親吻 full 3e11b1b6-936b-4aa6-8830-5255ba9ff2f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6acfe00 You may want to kiss the baby, but you should be aware of potential consequences...

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]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:09:06 -0600 Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett and Vesta Huang 318 You may want to kiss the baby, but you should be aware of potential consequences...

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]]> kiss the baby in Chinese, smack on the face in Chinese, diaper in Chinese No Is the World Ending? 世界會終結嗎？ 136 136 Is the World Ending? 世界會終結嗎？ full db45a254-2bbf-4a2b-9a7a-420a52c1b984 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e7fbd82 What should you do if it seems the world might be ending?

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]]> phenomenon in Chinese, symbol in Chinese, war in Chinese, earth in Chinese No The Boy and the Bear 一個男孩和一隻熊 135 135 The Boy and the Bear 一個男孩和一隻熊 full 6fef91e8-d198-4689-ab1f-d34806823312 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9acd2298 What should you do when a bear comes to the camp?

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]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:56:34 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 300 What should you do when a bear comes to the camp?

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]]> camping in Chinese, park ranger in Chinese, bear in Chinese, horrified in Chinese No The Never Ending Corner 無止盡的轉角 134 134 The Never Ending Corner 無止盡的轉角 full 1675a80a-9e84-4a8b-beb0-a4fc192ff173 https://share.transistor.fm/s/715630ba Sometimes the experience defies reality, and though you find reality, the experience remains.

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]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:58:54 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 314 Sometimes the experience defies reality, and though you find reality, the experience remains.

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]]> cause and effect in Chinese, to wake up in Chinese, pitch black in Chinese, moonlight in Chinese, bladder in Chinese No Evil Lurking in the Night 邪靈在黑夜裡潛行 133 133 Evil Lurking in the Night 邪靈在黑夜裡潛行 full ae50730d-f3cd-412e-8631-932ee50d99e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2033885 There is a time to sleep and there is a time to pray.

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]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:38:07 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 343 There is a time to sleep and there is a time to pray.

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]]> praying in Chinese, spiritual battle in Chinese, evil in Chinese No Fireworks Can Chase People 會追人的煙火 132 132 Fireworks Can Chase People 會追人的煙火 full 7724f947-3697-408c-b347-13747c6d3d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/044dfd55 What would you do if a firework started chasing you?

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]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:45:25 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 328 What would you do if a firework started chasing you?

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]]> Fireworks in Chinese, playing the clarinet in Chinese, run away without thinking in Chinese No Walk Your Dog 遛你的狗 131 131 Walk Your Dog 遛你的狗 full 288d63e4-c194-422d-9835-59296308ad25 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df37aa4c What does walking your dog have to do with walking your bird?

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]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:51:00 -0600 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 277 What does walking your dog have to do with walking your bird?

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]]> No My Churning Stomach 我翻滾的胃 130 130 My Churning Stomach 我翻滾的胃 full 8f28aaf9-4b2c-4e6e-abb7-5feeab3fea84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe766db8 Sometimes you need vocabulary for embarrassing emergencies.

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]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 21:14:40 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 357 Sometimes you need vocabulary for embarrassing emergencies.

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]]> learn Chinese, adult learn Chinese, nauseated in Chinese, diarrhea in Chinese, blazing hot in Chinese, gurgling in Chinese No How Can You Tell if a Robot is Bad 你怎麼看出來一個機器人是會使壞的? 129 129 How Can You Tell if a Robot is Bad 你怎麼看出來一個機器人是會使壞的? full c6ac1f43-e27c-4cef-88ae-0fc4f02a4eff https://share.transistor.fm/s/e87a2d1d If robots try to take over, there are some things you should know!

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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 22:01:34 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 384 If robots try to take over, there are some things you should know!

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]]> robot in Chinese, bad robot in Chinese, Chinese movies about robots No Are You a Big Baby 你是個大嬰孩嗎 ？ 128 128 Are You a Big Baby 你是個大嬰孩嗎 ？ full 1db8797a-1c5d-4981-b4ca-c03071bb24e4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/628cbb6d Real babies are cute. Why aren't "big babies" cute?

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]]> Sat, 22 May 2021 11:19:35 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 322 Real babies are cute. Why aren't "big babies" cute?

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]]> tantrum in Chinese, baby in Chinese, Nobel Prize in Chinese, No We Interrupted a Beaver’s Afternoon Nap 我們打醒了一隻河狸的午睡 127 127 We Interrupted a Beaver’s Afternoon Nap 我們打醒了一隻河狸的午睡 full 594e45f2-038e-4cef-82e6-74c9cbeea870 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbb579a3 A real life story of fishing on the river and finding a beaver taking a nap.

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]]> Mon, 10 May 2021 21:13:40 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 338 A real life story of fishing on the river and finding a beaver taking a nap.

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]]> Chinese fishing vocabulary, talking about beavers in Chinese, taking a nap in Chinese No 我老公的臉中槍了 ！My Husband was Shot in the Face 126 126 我老公的臉中槍了 ！My Husband was Shot in the Face full 636b1897-88e7-481c-aa7a-46a09c4f4952 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbd99fbe Discussing an unexpected encounter at our riverside home is a memorable way to practice Chinese vocabulary about rivers and guns.

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]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2021 20:38:11 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 418 Discussing an unexpected encounter at our riverside home is a memorable way to practice Chinese vocabulary about rivers and guns.

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]]> learn the Chinese language, guns in Chinese, Chinese vocabulary for shooting, No So What 那又怎樣, No Way 那怎麼可能, and Big Deal 有什麼了不起的 125 125 So What 那又怎樣, No Way 那怎麼可能, and Big Deal 有什麼了不起的 full b067c1dc-2028-4b02-bd5c-cac52bacfe06 https://share.transistor.fm/s/44fb0b9d Learn how to say "so what," "no way," and "big deal" in your Chinese conversations.

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]]> Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:40:21 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 710 Learn how to say "so what," "no way," and "big deal" in your Chinese conversations.

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]]> so what, no way, big deal, it doesn't matter, in Chinese, Chinese conversation No My Heart and Tea Made With Hibiscus 我的心臟和含有木槿的茶 124 124 My Heart and Tea Made With Hibiscus 我的心臟和含有木槿的茶 full 5b24314b-f27a-4d63-b845-14fa5089dea6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18d2b47c Sometimes biochemistry becomes very personal.

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]]> Sat, 20 Mar 2021 17:09:26 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 285 Sometimes biochemistry becomes very personal.

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]]> hibiscus tea, learn Chinese with stories, your heart as an organ, No Don't Tip the Shed Over 不要把庫房弄翻了 ！ 123 123 Don't Tip the Shed Over 不要把庫房弄翻了 ！ full a9302a28-7882-4db0-8348-c1131b89e2a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc9a577b Sheds, levers, and big trucks are all in this true story of applied physics going on in my backyard.

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]]> Chinese language, Chinese physics vocabulary No Texting 傳簡訊 in Chinese 122 122 Texting 傳簡訊 in Chinese full 9d2aed4b-3981-43cb-b03f-ce9b1ed77375 https://share.transistor.fm/s/72b785b9 The Chinese word for "to text" should be easy to remember once you understand the characters in the word.

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]]> Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:38:17 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 275 The Chinese word for "to text" should be easy to remember once you understand the characters in the word.

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]]> texting in Chinese, practice Chinese conversation, learn Chinese No An Extremely Disgusting Big Fly 一隻非常討厭的大蒼蠅 121 121 An Extremely Disgusting Big Fly 一隻非常討厭的大蒼蠅 full 2c6689ab-0daf-4056-9dfd-f10d4d5d6cba https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc27a860 A story about a housefly is used to have fun learning Chinese.

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]]> learn Chinese, fly in Chinese, No Sing About the Mysterious Young Woman Ye Li Ya 唱一首 關於”神秘女郎耶利亞”的歌 120 120 Sing About the Mysterious Young Woman Ye Li Ya 唱一首 關於”神秘女郎耶利亞”的歌 full cee5dc5a-c6ff-4ff0-aa57-6dfe13de26f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6c8550a This song has a catchy tune and is easy to learn. It is a classic Chinese song that used to be hummed on every street corner.

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]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:34:02 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 250 This song has a catchy tune and is easy to learn. It is a classic Chinese song that used to be hummed on every street corner.

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]]> Ye Li Ya, learn Chinese, Chinese song, 耶利亞 No The Thousand Dollar Children’s Book 千元天價童書 119 119 The Thousand Dollar Children’s Book 千元天價童書 full c5532c60-1a6f-44d8-a939-a75661364b8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e67a10c How does a single children's book get to be worth $1000?

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]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:57:43 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 374 How does a single children's book get to be worth $1000?

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]]> Chinese, adult learning, sewing a book No My Horse Twisted Her Leg 我的馬的腳扭傷了 118 118 My Horse Twisted Her Leg 我的馬的腳扭傷了 full cef56b7f-19a7-45cb-928c-134c71036e63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d2503a3 Fireworks, my horse, and lots of things about legs.

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]]> Fri, 23 Oct 2020 16:15:26 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 291 Fireworks, my horse, and lots of things about legs.

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]]> Chinese, adult learning, horse, fireworks, veterinarian, twisted leg No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Tips and Tricks for Using Passive Voice 117 117 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Tips and Tricks for Using Passive Voice full e5f7b884-8d8b-48e6-91d1-2e5003ebfd10 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2e07854 We tend to use passive voice in our native language without thinking about it, but it can be trickier to understand in a foreign language. In my recent posts about animals, I have ended up using passive voice quite a bit, because things like goats don't milk themselves and a horse doesn't decide to startle itself.

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]]> We tend to use passive voice in our native language without thinking about it, but it can be trickier to understand in a foreign language. In my recent posts about animals, I have ended up using passive voice quite a bit, because things like goats don't milk themselves and a horse doesn't decide to startle itself.

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]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 22:14:58 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 330 We tend to use passive voice in our native language without thinking about it, but it can be trickier to understand in a foreign language. In my recent posts about animals, I have ended up using passive voice quite a bit, because things like goats don't milk themselves and a horse doesn't decide to startle itself.

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]]> Chinese language, passive voice No Milking My Mini Goat 給我的迷你山羊擠奶 116 116 Milking My Mini Goat 給我的迷你山羊擠奶 full ca60c84e-f723-408a-b257-511d5397ba22 https://share.transistor.fm/s/28d5525a Learn and practice the Chinese language with this story, a tragic comedy about milking a mini goat.

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]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 17:40:33 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 350 Learn and practice the Chinese language with this story, a tragic comedy about milking a mini goat.

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]]> Adult learning Chinese, Chinese language, milking goats in Chinese No Frogs in My Swimming Pool 青蛙在我的游泳池裡 115 115 Frogs in My Swimming Pool 青蛙在我的游泳池裡 full dd1969ff-8263-4b23-8a6d-7d0e6df685b7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40977b1d My swimming pool is like a very clean pond.

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]]> Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:39:18 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 303 My swimming pool is like a very clean pond.

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]]> Chinese, learning, language, frogs, swimming No My Horse and the Big Metal Monster 我的馬和金屬大怪物 114 114 My Horse and the Big Metal Monster 我的馬和金屬大怪物 full ddd618a3-c34e-4a7c-a76a-057337a009a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be2e90ca She suddenly jumped up terrified and...

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]]> Tue, 07 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 379 She suddenly jumped up terrified and...

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]]> Chinese lessons, horse, terrified, flies, monster No The To Do of 幹 versus 做 and Avoiding Harsh Swearing in Chinese 113 113 The To Do of 幹 versus 做 and Avoiding Harsh Swearing in Chinese full d007d6e1-e9d4-43b5-98bb-984ab94dbc3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/e307d915 Both the sound and the character 幹 have been corrupted into a very indecorous swear word.

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]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 331 Both the sound and the character 幹 have been corrupted into a very indecorous swear word.

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]]> Chinese, swearing, to do, adult learner, language, embarrassing mistakes No How to Know if You Are Confused 如何知道自己是否糊塗了 112 112 How to Know if You Are Confused 如何知道自己是否糊塗了 full 80dc46cb-8c35-41d4-932e-d981d296e9e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78c04fb8 I have to say, it can be quite amusing to be confused in Chinese.

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]]> I have to say, it can be quite amusing to be confused in Chinese.

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]]> Fri, 29 May 2020 14:30:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 340 I have to say, it can be quite amusing to be confused in Chinese.

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]]> Chinese language, adult learner, to get, confused No Looking for Your Teeth on the Floor 滿地找牙 111 111 Looking for Your Teeth on the Floor 滿地找牙 full 2a86bf07-23fc-4b05-9539-86ea55548c44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a71afa60 When might you use this phrase? Hopefully not very often, but it can be fun to practice sentence structure with.

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]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 13:30:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 255 When might you use this phrase? Hopefully not very often, but it can be fun to practice sentence structure with.

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]]> Chinese, learning, language, foreign, teeth, complement No Be Careful Who You Play Frisbee With 你要小心你跟誰玩丟擲飛盤！ 110 110 Be Careful Who You Play Frisbee With 你要小心你跟誰玩丟擲飛盤！ full 15f5ccde-e7c8-4787-81b1-834dc58b62e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1efa13e6 A game of frisbee changed my life.

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]]> A game of frisbee changed my life.

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]]> Tue, 05 May 2020 10:45:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 368 A game of frisbee changed my life.

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]]> Chinese, Frisbee, college, play, fate No What to do in a Zombie Apocalypse 殭屍天啓的時期我們能做什麼呢？ 109 109 What to do in a Zombie Apocalypse 殭屍天啓的時期我們能做什麼呢？ full f48fbf7f-9efb-410c-8290-c11d652b3967 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca978ee5 A lighthearted discussion of how to stay safe when faced with zombies

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]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2020 06:40:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 374 A lighthearted discussion of how to stay safe when faced with zombies

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]]> Chinese, language, zombie, apocalypse, No A Delicious Looking Sunrise 一幅看上去絕妙無比的日出 108 108 A Delicious Looking Sunrise 一幅看上去絕妙無比的日出 full 5489542a-c536-439b-b28d-82adc8c14494 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba3e406b Everything from strawberries to opals, all while giving the animals their breakfast.

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]]> Everything from strawberries to opals, all while giving the animals their breakfast.

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]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:40:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 402 Everything from strawberries to opals, all while giving the animals their breakfast.

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]]> Chinese, sunrise, horse, goats, horizon, colors No Running Barefoot Makes Me Happy 光腳丫跑步讓我覺得快樂 107 107 Running Barefoot Makes Me Happy 光腳丫跑步讓我覺得快樂 full 3d744e17-550f-4c20-9a2e-7577c44eb7f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cb0904b Talk about some bones and muscles, as well as power and shock absorption!

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]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:45:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 325 Talk about some bones and muscles, as well as power and shock absorption!

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]]> Chinese, barefoot, running, language, learn, muscles, bones No How to Kill a Spider 如何踩死一隻蜘蛛 106 106 How to Kill a Spider 如何踩死一隻蜘蛛 full 399ee2ff-b23c-4da7-adbf-f316044de5c4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66ddde71 What do you do when you are surprised by spiders in the night?

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]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:25:00 -0700 Fun Learning Chinese Fun Learning Chinese 364 What do you do when you are surprised by spiders in the night?

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]]> No It is No Wonder 難怪 105 105 It is No Wonder 難怪 full e139418b-c49f-4862-882f-163b35562305 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d425aaf If you have ever wanted to respond with an emphasis on the obvious to what someone says, this is the short phrase for you!

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]]> If you have ever wanted to respond with an emphasis on the obvious to what someone says, this is the short phrase for you!

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]]> Tue, 18 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 337 If you have ever wanted to respond with an emphasis on the obvious to what someone says, this is the short phrase for you!

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]]> Chinese, obvious, of course, no wonder No Chinese Lesson Blurb - English Homonyms for Spring 春天 and 泉 104 104 Chinese Lesson Blurb - English Homonyms for Spring 春天 and 泉 full 1b8bf1bc-6e6e-41a8-a939-5b99fde610a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7b44b9d A fun discussion of several Chinese words to use for various uses of the English word "spring," including what it all has to do with impeaching the President!

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]]> A fun discussion of several Chinese words to use for various uses of the English word "spring," including what it all has to do with impeaching the President!

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]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 295 A fun discussion of several Chinese words to use for various uses of the English word "spring," including what it all has to do with impeaching the President!

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]]> Chinese, spring No Would You Like to Time Travel 你是否想做的時空旅行 in Chinese 103 103 Would You Like to Time Travel 你是否想做的時空旅行 in Chinese full 9053d5af-205d-4982-8445-d02cb24cd333 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e53c7fa Are you a time traveler?

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]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 364 Are you a time traveler?

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]]> time travel No How to Order Donuts 怎麼點甜甜圈 in Chinese 102 102 How to Order Donuts 怎麼點甜甜圈 in Chinese full 6bc20229-fd2e-4807-9bfa-36b36184dbdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f66abe6 It is easy to be interested in sentences that have to do with such sweet circles!

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]]> It is easy to be interested in sentences that have to do with such sweet circles!

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]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2020 13:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 233 It is easy to be interested in sentences that have to do with such sweet circles!

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]]> Chinese language, donuts No I Explain How to Make Hot Chocolate 我說明怎們做熱巧克力 in Chinese 101 101 I Explain How to Make Hot Chocolate 我說明怎們做熱巧克力 in Chinese full cd209eee-ba95-459e-bb37-59c8cb6c75f2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8747081 Making a cup of hot chocolate is a great way to learn some new Chinese vocabulary and practice saying sentences.

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]]> Making a cup of hot chocolate is a great way to learn some new Chinese vocabulary and practice saying sentences.

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]]> Sat, 11 Jan 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 188 Making a cup of hot chocolate is a great way to learn some new Chinese vocabulary and practice saying sentences.

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]]> No Memories from a Flower Fragrance 對夜來香花香的記憶 in Chinese 100 100 Memories from a Flower Fragrance 對夜來香花香的記憶 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38856 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e17be2f Recently my Chinese tutor heard a song that reminded her of a major turning point in her life.

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]]> Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:36:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 351 Recently my Chinese tutor heard a song that reminded her of a major turning point in her life.

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]]> relationships No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Can You Politely Say 閉嘴 Shut Your Mouth 99 99 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Can You Politely Say 閉嘴 Shut Your Mouth full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=39225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab449139 If you see something on your friend’s teeth, you might want to politely suggest he shut his mouth.

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]]> If you see something on your friend’s teeth, you might want to politely suggest he shut his mouth.

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]]> Sat, 27 Jul 2019 06:52:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 213 If you see something on your friend’s teeth, you might want to politely suggest he shut his mouth.

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]]> relationships No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 太扯了 Too Far Fetched 98 98 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 太扯了 Too Far Fetched full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38978 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48190f13 It happens all the time. The story stretches beyond believability.

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]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 10:09:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 242 It happens all the time. The story stretches beyond believability.

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]]> Chinese Lesson Blurb No God and the Snail 上帝和蝸牛 in Chinese 97 97 God and the Snail 上帝和蝸牛 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38812 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0dea8f2d It all starts with being asked to take a snail for a walk.

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]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 14:07:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 391 It all starts with being asked to take a snail for a walk.

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]]> Chinese Lesson Blurb No The Bluetooth Speaker Speaks Chinese 藍牙音箱說中文 96 96 The Bluetooth Speaker Speaks Chinese 藍牙音箱說中文 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38723 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a57dda46 We just started trying things to get the microphone to work for the wedding. The next thing we knew, it was saying things in Chinese...

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]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:20:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 242 We just started trying things to get the microphone to work for the wedding. The next thing we knew, it was saying things in Chinese...

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]]> daily life,music No Politicians Should Meditate More 政客們應該多多冥想 in Chinese 95 95 Politicians Should Meditate More 政客們應該多多冥想 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38591 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78e818bd With taxes comes some basics about politics. Let’s see if we can have some fun with it while learning useful vocabulary

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]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 22:42:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 350 With taxes comes some basics about politics. Let’s see if we can have some fun with it while learning useful vocabulary

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]]> politics No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Using 卻 to Spotlight Contradiction 94 94 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Using 卻 to Spotlight Contradiction full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38637 https://share.transistor.fm/s/721686ee Politicians have a way of making rules for everyone else and exempting themselves.

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]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2019 21:03:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 242 Politicians have a way of making rules for everyone else and exempting themselves.

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]]> Chinese Lesson Blurb,grammar,translation issues No Fishing in the Swamp 在沼澤裡釣魚 in Chinese 93 93 Fishing in the Swamp 在沼澤裡釣魚 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38505 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2d837de9 I have told my husband I will go with him anywhere … except the Amazon jungle. Our vacation in Belize has confirmed to me that this is a good decision on my part!

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]]> I have told my husband I will go with him anywhere … except the Amazon jungle. Our vacation in Belize has confirmed to me that this is a good decision on my part!

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]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:36:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 320 I have told my husband I will go with him anywhere … except the Amazon jungle. Our vacation in Belize has confirmed to me that this is a good decision on my part!

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]]> animals,travel No My Girl Has Already Been Taken 我女兒已經名花有主 in Chinese 92 92 My Girl Has Already Been Taken 我女兒已經名花有主 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/659eaa2b Cultural signals about love are often both fun and useful.

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]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2019 21:08:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 242 Cultural signals about love are often both fun and useful.

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]]> celebrations,relationships No Squirrels Racing on My Roof 松鼠在屋頂上賽跑 in Chinese 91 91 Squirrels Racing on My Roof 松鼠在屋頂上賽跑 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38366 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af5ace23 My Chinese tutor has been having some trouble with squirrels lately, but is it really their fault?

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]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2018 17:50:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 242 My Chinese tutor has been having some trouble with squirrels lately, but is it really their fault?

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]]> animals,health No Christmas is Coming Soon 聖誕節快到了 in Chinese 90 90 Christmas is Coming Soon 聖誕節快到了 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38332 https://share.transistor.fm/s/361006ac I like Christmas time, but there can be complications.

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]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:28:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 344 I like Christmas time, but there can be complications.

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]]> celebrations,holidays,shopping No The Squirrels Hold a Meeting 松鼠開會 in Chinese 89 89 The Squirrels Hold a Meeting 松鼠開會 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38262 https://share.transistor.fm/s/345946c8 To learn how to become a Fun Learning Chinese Firecracker member and thus get access to the diagrammed translations, including pronunciation in bopomofo and pinyin, go to funlearningchinese.com

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]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 20:44:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 402 As I was driving my Chinese tutor out to lunch a few weeks ago, a squirrel ran by. She proceeded to tell me about a Secret Society of the Squirrels meeting she had accidentally witnessed. Okay, I made up the part about the secret society, except we have all been suspicious of such a thing, right? As I was driving my Chinese tutor out to lunch a few weeks ago, a squirrel ran by. She proceeded to tell me about a Secret Society of the Squirrels meeting she had accidentally witnessed. Okay, I made up the part about the secret society, except we have a animals,work No The Math of Losing Weight 減肥瘦身法的數學 in Chinese 88 88 The Math of Losing Weight 減肥瘦身法的數學 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=38160 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99d383a8 Both weight loss and math can seem mysterious at times.

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]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2018 18:06:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 283 Both weight loss and math can seem mysterious at times.

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]]> food,health No From Hamburger to Chocolate 從漢堡到巧克力 in Chinese 87 87 From Hamburger to Chocolate 從漢堡到巧克力 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37972 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7da0f861 My Chinese tutor is very concerned about me being hungry. No matter what time of day I go for a lesson, no matter if I tell her I have just eaten, and even if I tell her I’m bringing my own lunch, she prepares some food for me. So one week, I did the only thing left for me to do.

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]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2018 08:18:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 318 My Chinese tutor is very concerned about me being hungry. No matter what time of day I go for a lesson, no matter if I tell her I have just eaten, and even if I tell her I’m bringing my own lunch, she prepares some food for me. So one week, I did the only thing left for me to do.

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]]> daily life,food No Happiness Keeps You Sweet 幸福讓你保有甜蜜 in Chinese 86 86 Happiness Keeps You Sweet 幸福讓你保有甜蜜 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37921 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1351d78a This 5 sentence guide to life is full of not only encouragement, but also a lot of useful Chinese vocabulary.

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]]> This 5 sentence guide to life is full of not only encouragement, but also a lot of useful Chinese vocabulary.

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]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2018 22:05:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 211 This 5 sentence guide to life is full of not only encouragement, but also a lot of useful Chinese vocabulary.

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]]> relationships No Change Languages on Facebook 在臉書上變更語言 in Chinese 85 85 Change Languages on Facebook 在臉書上變更語言 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4aab4d35 You can probably figure out how to change your Facebook profile to Chinese, but changing it back to your native language could be a challenge.

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]]> You can probably figure out how to change your Facebook profile to Chinese, but changing it back to your native language could be a challenge.

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]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2018 09:02:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 286 You can probably figure out how to change your Facebook profile to Chinese, but changing it back to your native language could be a challenge.

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]]> daily life No If You Forget to Set Your Alarm 如果你忘了設定鬧鐘 in Chinese 84 84 If You Forget to Set Your Alarm 如果你忘了設定鬧鐘 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37756 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f7c1d1e Here is a look at what might happen if you forget to set your alarm.

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]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:12:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 381 Here is a look at what might happen if you forget to set your alarm.

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]]> daily life No Alaskan Grizzly Bears and Salmon Bones 阿拉斯加灰熊和鮭魚骨頭 in Chinese 83 83 Alaskan Grizzly Bears and Salmon Bones 阿拉斯加灰熊和鮭魚骨頭 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd7a8b81 My husband is an adventurer and he likes to fish. Seriously, I’m glad that he has the chance to go off into the wild and I know he is experienced and smart about being out there. Still, I like to express my concerns.

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]]> Sun, 29 Jul 2018 13:49:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 244 My husband is an adventurer and he likes to fish. Seriously, I’m glad that he has the chance to go off into the wild and I know he is experienced and smart about being out there. Still, I like to express my concerns.

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]]> animals,body parts,food No It Depends on the Mosquitoes Outside 那要看外面是否有蚊子 in Chinese 82 82 It Depends on the Mosquitoes Outside 那要看外面是否有蚊子 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37602 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1d9f4be During the summer, you almost certainly need to say some things about mosquitoes! Where are the mosquitoes? What should you wear? And, very importantly, should you slap a mosquito when it lands on another person??!!

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]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2018 20:45:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 373 During the summer, you almost certainly need to say some things about mosquitoes! Where are the mosquitoes? What should you wear? And, very importantly, should you slap a mosquito when it lands on another person??!!

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]]> animals No Raising Goat Kids 飼養小山羊 in Chinese 81 81 Raising Goat Kids 飼養小山羊 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37525 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb8ae9d0 Baby goats (kids) are very interesting to me right now, since I just brought two home. Whether you have goats or not, I think you will be entertained by learning how to say things like fur, rubber nipple, and breed in Chinese. Oh, and Cream Puff.

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]]> Baby goats (kids) are very interesting to me right now, since I just brought two home. Whether you have goats or not, I think you will be entertained by learning how to say things like fur, rubber nipple, and breed in Chinese. Oh, and Cream Puff.

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]]> Sun, 24 Jun 2018 15:20:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 389 Baby goats (kids) are very interesting to me right now, since I just brought two home. Whether you have goats or not, I think you will be entertained by learning how to say things like fur, rubber nipple, and breed in Chinese. Oh, and Cream Puff.

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]]> animals No Things That Will Happen Soon “快”發生的事情 in Chinese 80 80 Things That Will Happen Soon “快”發生的事情 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37410 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24b95b99 When is soon too fast?

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]]> Fri, 25 May 2018 18:37:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 199 When is soon too fast?

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]]> animals No Can’t Keep Up 跟不上 in Chinese 79 79 Can’t Keep Up 跟不上 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37331 https://share.transistor.fm/s/621aa77b My husband runs quite a bit faster than I do.

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]]> Sat, 05 May 2018 10:33:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 279 My husband runs quite a bit faster than I do.

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]]> daily life,travel No Experiences That Make Me Feel Very Afraid 那些我想起來就覺得驚心動快的經驗 in Chinese 78 78 Experiences That Make Me Feel Very Afraid 那些我想起來就覺得驚心動快的經驗 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37246 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b077ca93 I had a rather horrific and surreal freeway experience on my way to my Chinese lesson a couple of weeks ago. 

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]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:48:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 343 I had a rather horrific and surreal freeway experience on my way to my Chinese lesson a couple of weeks ago. 

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]]> animals,daily life No What is Happiness 什麼是幸福？ 77 77 What is Happiness 什麼是幸福？ full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37166 https://share.transistor.fm/s/865daeba My Chinese tutor wrote a classic Chinese poem just for me.


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]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2018 15:53:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 191 My Chinese tutor wrote a classic Chinese poem just for me.


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]]> relationships No What is Your Life Philosophy 你的人生哲學是什麼？ 76 76 What is Your Life Philosophy 你的人生哲學是什麼？ full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37147 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70b072c9 It began when we were discussing having enough time. Then my Chinese tutor asked me an interesting question.


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]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:57:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 272 It began when we were discussing having enough time. Then my Chinese tutor asked me an interesting question.


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]]> idioms,relationships No More Ways to Use 打 ：「打」有更多用法 75 75 More Ways to Use 打 ：「打」有更多用法 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=37083 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d90c528a More on why 打 can be such a fun character -

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]]> Fri, 09 Feb 2018 17:38:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 368 More on why 打 can be such a fun character -

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]]> idioms,relationships No The Many Ways to Use 打 ：「打」有很多用法 74 74 The Many Ways to Use 打 ：「打」有很多用法 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/adcea884 Perhaps you have already picked up on why a “hand particle” would be part of the character 打?

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]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:37:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 331 Perhaps you have already picked up on why a “hand particle” would be part of the character 打?

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]]> radicals No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 孔子曰 Confucius says 73 73 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 孔子曰 Confucius says full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36951 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef6a6776  When my Chinese tutor was a young girl, the school children had a particular joke when learning about Confucius.

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]]> Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:36:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 148  When my Chinese tutor was a young girl, the school children had a particular joke when learning about Confucius.

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]]> Chinese Lesson Blurb No Available 有空，沒事，有錢，可以用，有賣，空缺 in Chinese 72 72 Available 有空，沒事，有錢，可以用，有賣，空缺 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36887 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05329fcb You may have heard that there is no direct translation for “yes” and “no” in Chinese. The word “available” is similar. There is no Chinese equivalent. In fact, my Chinese tutor told me it was challenging for her to understand the English word “available,” because it seems rather vague and is used in ways that don’t seem connected from a Chinese viewpoint.


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]]> You may have heard that there is no direct translation for “yes” and “no” in Chinese. The word “available” is similar. There is no Chinese equivalent. In fact, my Chinese tutor told me it was challenging for her to understand the English word “available,” because it seems rather vague and is used in ways that don’t seem connected from a Chinese viewpoint.


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]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2017 21:10:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 366 You may have heard that there is no direct translation for “yes” and “no” in Chinese. The word “available” is similar. There is no Chinese equivalent. In fact, my Chinese tutor told me it was challenging for her to understand the English word “available,” because it seems rather vague and is used in ways that don’t seem connected from a Chinese viewpoint.


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]]> daily life,shopping,translation issues No Chinese Lesson Blurb: 沒關係就是有關係 71 71 Chinese Lesson Blurb: 沒關係就是有關係 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9be8f323  In English, there is a common saying “Methinks thou dost protest too much.”  There is a similar saying in Chinese that is common after listening to politicians.

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]]>  In English, there is a common saying “Methinks thou dost protest too much.”  There is a similar saying in Chinese that is common after listening to politicians.

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]]> Mon, 13 Nov 2017 19:59:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 159  In English, there is a common saying “Methinks thou dost protest too much.”  There is a similar saying in Chinese that is common after listening to politicians.

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]]> Chinese Lesson Blurb No Translating the Chinese of Deshun Wang the 80 Year Old Model 70 70 Translating the Chinese of Deshun Wang the 80 Year Old Model full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36729 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f5b3d653 Who is Deshun Wang?

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]]> daily life No Chinese Almost Counting Words 大致上算是計數詞彙 69 69 Chinese Almost Counting Words 大致上算是計數詞彙 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36687 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61c8b3a8 We all use words that approximate or hint at counting, but these words are not precise or accurate.

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]]> Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:13:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 263 We all use words that approximate or hint at counting, but these words are not precise or accurate.

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]]> children's books No Figure It Out 算出來，想出來 … in Chinese 68 68 Figure It Out 算出來，想出來 … in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36594 https://share.transistor.fm/s/591f88f9 There is not one fits-all way to say "figure it out" in Chinese.

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]]> Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:08:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 460 There is not one fits-all way to say "figure it out" in Chinese.

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]]> grammar,translation issues No The Ups and Downs of 一 Yī in Chinese 67 67 The Ups and Downs of 一 Yī in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36567 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b1838c8a The Chinese word and character  一 (yī) is one of the first that people learn, and for good reason. My dictionary devotes about 6 pages of words made with it. 

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]]> Mon, 11 Sep 2017 20:28:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 329 The Chinese word and character  一 (yī) is one of the first that people learn, and for good reason. My dictionary devotes about 6 pages of words made with it. 

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]]> grammar No The Many Faces of Chinese Names 66 66 The Many Faces of Chinese Names full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/551f2c52 Why do Chinese people choose English names?

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]]> translation issues No Chinese Lesson Blurb: One Handed Counting Idioms 65 65 Chinese Lesson Blurb: One Handed Counting Idioms full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36487 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78c2c3b4 Idioms in any language are phrases that are not well explained by literal translation. 

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]]> idioms No Are You Coming or Going 進來或出去 in Chinese 64 64 Are You Coming or Going 進來或出去 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36392 https://share.transistor.fm/s/611aabff  People are always coming and going. 

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]]> Sun, 16 Jul 2017 16:37:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 221  People are always coming and going. 

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]]> daily life,travel No Chinese Lesson Blurb: Key Chains and Donuts 63 63 Chinese Lesson Blurb: Key Chains and Donuts full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36341 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3426c3cb A fun word association that came up is going to help me remember how to say “key chain”  in Chinese.

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]]> A fun word association that came up is going to help me remember how to say “key chain”  in Chinese.

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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2017 20:24:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 165 A fun word association that came up is going to help me remember how to say “key chain”  in Chinese.

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]]> daily life,travel No Are You Finished 你完成了嗎 in Chinese 62 62 Are You Finished 你完成了嗎 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36249 https://share.transistor.fm/s/327da4cc The other day I accidentally told my Chinese tutor that I was perfect.


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]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:34:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 341 The other day I accidentally told my Chinese tutor that I was perfect.


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]]> translation issues No You Want to Do More of Something 你想要多做某件事情 in Chinese 61 61 You Want to Do More of Something 你想要多做某件事情 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36166 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52b22b09 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> grammar No 得 is a pò yīn zì 是一個破音字 60 60 得 is a pò yīn zì 是一個破音字 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=36142 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eb6a5068 破音字 ㄆㄛˋ ㄧㄣ ㄗˋ are kind of like Chinese homonyms. 

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]]> Thu, 18 May 2017 10:59:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 337 破音字 ㄆㄛˋ ㄧㄣ ㄗˋ are kind of like Chinese homonyms. 

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]]> grammar,travel No Just Want 只要, Just Think 只想, Just Have 只有, and Just Am 只是 in Chinese 59 59 Just Want 只要, Just Think 只想, Just Have 只有, and Just Am 只是 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35974 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aefee4ff Recently, my Chinese tutor decided to help me understand the possibilities and nuances for using the character 只 ㄓˇ (zhǐ) in combination with some other common verbs.

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]]> Recently, my Chinese tutor decided to help me understand the possibilities and nuances for using the character 只 ㄓˇ (zhǐ) in combination with some other common verbs.

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]]> Sun, 30 Apr 2017 18:41:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 360 Recently, my Chinese tutor decided to help me understand the possibilities and nuances for using the character 只 ㄓˇ (zhǐ) in combination with some other common verbs.

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]]> grammar No Understanding the words he 他, she 她, and it 牠 or 它 in Chinese 58 58 Understanding the words he 他, she 她, and it 牠 or 它 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35996 https://share.transistor.fm/s/64b743a1 Understanding the Chinese pronouns that are translated to he, she, or it requires knowing a couple of things.

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]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:27:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 333 Understanding the Chinese pronouns that are translated to he, she, or it requires knowing a couple of things.

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]]> animals,grammar,translation issues No What Color is Your Crayon 你的蠟筆是什麼顏色 in Chinese 57 57 What Color is Your Crayon 你的蠟筆是什麼顏色 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35872 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b18f9dd8 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> science No When You Are Lost 當你迷路的時候 in Chinese 56 56 When You Are Lost 當你迷路的時候 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35748 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba4bad4d I often get lost very easily.


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]]> Sun, 12 Mar 2017 18:17:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 242 I often get lost very easily.


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]]> travel No What Mood Are You In 你今天的心情怎麼樣 in Chinese 55 55 What Mood Are You In 你今天的心情怎麼樣 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35602 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed134719 Some of the sentences that my tutor taught me recently as sort of a twist to Valentine’s Day.



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]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2017 16:27:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 263 Some of the sentences that my tutor taught me recently as sort of a twist to Valentine’s Day.



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]]> daily life,relationships,weather No Understanding the i’s in Pinyin 54 54 Understanding the i’s in Pinyin full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35553 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ec27aed Sometimes the pinyin sounds are fairly similar to the English sounds, and sometimes they are quite different.

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]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:39:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 172 Sometimes the pinyin sounds are fairly similar to the English sounds, and sometimes they are quite different.

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]]> translation issues No When the Chicken Tries to Talk with the Duck 雞同鴨講 －a Chinese Idiom 53 53 When the Chicken Tries to Talk with the Duck 雞同鴨講 －a Chinese Idiom full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35480 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1765fbba I was chatting with my Chinese teacher about my Mexican vacation and she said something about talking like a duck! 

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]]> Fri, 03 Feb 2017 20:01:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 209 I was chatting with my Chinese teacher about my Mexican vacation and she said something about talking like a duck! 

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]]> idioms No Driving in the Snow 在雪地上開車 in Chinese 52 52 Driving in the Snow 在雪地上開車 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35396 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31d81ac9 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> weather No Preparing for Thanksgiving 準備過感恩節 in Chinese 51 51 Preparing for Thanksgiving 準備過感恩節 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35371 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f3eb82b3 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> celebrations No An Interview with My Chinese Tutor 50 50 An Interview with My Chinese Tutor full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35345 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9bf51e0a I recently interviewed my Chinese tutor. 


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]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2016 19:05:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 452 I recently interviewed my Chinese tutor. 


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]]> interview No How Things Are Made 如何製成物品 in Chinese 49 49 How Things Are Made 如何製成物品 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35269 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c805dcde When we were discussing all the things it is impossible for me to do, my tutor decided it was time to introduce me to the specific vocabulary used when making certain things.

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]]> When we were discussing all the things it is impossible for me to do, my tutor decided it was time to introduce me to the specific vocabulary used when making certain things.

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]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2016 11:43:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 342 When we were discussing all the things it is impossible for me to do, my tutor decided it was time to introduce me to the specific vocabulary used when making certain things.

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]]> daily life,translation issues No It is Impossible for My Dog to Speak in Chinese 我的狗不可能說中文 48 48 It is Impossible for My Dog to Speak in Chinese 我的狗不可能說中文 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35209 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f9f8498 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> animals No 44 Rock Lions, a Chinese Tongue Twister 四十四隻石獅子 ，一個中文繞口令 47 47 44 Rock Lions, a Chinese Tongue Twister 四十四隻石獅子 ，一個中文繞口令 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35144 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa6c4150 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> idioms No What TV Program Would You Like to Watch 你喜歡看什麼電視節目 in Chinese 46 46 What TV Program Would You Like to Watch 你喜歡看什麼電視節目 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35051 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0941703f Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> daily life No What Are You Not Used To 你對什麼不習慣 in Chinese 45 45 What Are You Not Used To 你對什麼不習慣 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=35014 https://share.transistor.fm/s/476efb60 Visit funlearningchinese.com to sign up for FLC Firecracker Newsflash emails and get your
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]]> daily life No How to Get a Boyfriend 如何獲得男朋友 in Chinese 44 44 How to Get a Boyfriend 如何獲得男朋友 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34863 https://share.transistor.fm/s/daf41c00 A certain photo showed up in my social media feed.

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]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2016 11:19:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 217 A certain photo showed up in my social media feed.

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]]> food,relationships,translation issues No Chinese BoPoMoFo Stickers for My Computer Keyboard 43 43 Chinese BoPoMoFo Stickers for My Computer Keyboard full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34837 https://share.transistor.fm/s/933db51e  bopomofo  is a phonetic system for Chinese sounds that was designed to teach Chinese-speaking children how to read.

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]]> Sat, 06 Aug 2016 16:10:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 333  bopomofo  is a phonetic system for Chinese sounds that was designed to teach Chinese-speaking children how to read.

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]]> children's books,translation issues No Talking About Picking Up Chicks 談論關於把馬子 in Chinese 42 42 Talking About Picking Up Chicks 談論關於把馬子 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34785 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0aa21611 So, if you happen to be in a conversation with some Chinese-speaking friends and are trying to be more casual, remember that slang rarely translates from one language to another directly.

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]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2016 12:15:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 287 So, if you happen to be in a conversation with some Chinese-speaking friends and are trying to be more casual, remember that slang rarely translates from one language to another directly.

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]]> slang No Daoism 無為 versus Nike 做就對了 in Old Chinese Script 40 40 Daoism 無為 versus Nike 做就對了 in Old Chinese Script full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34709 https://share.transistor.fm/s/567b833d

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I knew it was old script, but I was able to draw it well enough on my iPad KTdict Chinese-English dictionary app to pull up the current way the characters are drawn. I checked with my tutor and had it verified that they are ....

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]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2016 20:32:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 261 The photo showed up in my Facebook feed, so I figured I would try to translate it. It looks like a photo of a section of an ancient Chinese document.   The photo showed up in my Facebook feed, so I figured I would try to translate it. It looks like a photo of a section of an ancient Chinese document.   idioms No A Simple BoPoMoFo Chart Helps Me Learn Chinese 39 39 A Simple BoPoMoFo Chart Helps Me Learn Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34667 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48af91ff Why I switched to bopomofo.

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]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:01:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 273 Why I switched to bopomofo.

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]]> translation issues No When You Want to Do Something First 當你要先做某件事情的時候 in Chinese 34 34 When You Want to Do Something First 當你要先做某件事情的時候 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34512 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b307d6da In everyday conversation, there is often the desire to communicate the order of things.

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]]> daily life,grammar No We Discuss Buying a Car 討論買一部車子 in Chinese 33 33 We Discuss Buying a Car 討論買一部車子 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34487 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fa46e37

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]]> shopping No The Grammar of Chinese Color: When to Use 藍色的 or 藍色 28 28 The Grammar of Chinese Color: When to Use 藍色的 or 藍色 full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=34364 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ff94df6 Just like in English, there are ways of saying things in Chinese that are kind of the same, with subtle differences in connotation.

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]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2016 20:14:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 128 Just like in English, there are ways of saying things in Chinese that are kind of the same, with subtle differences in connotation.

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]]> grammar No Travel to Palm Springs 到棕櫚泉旅行 in Chinese 18 18 Travel to Palm Springs 到棕櫚泉旅行 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=33882 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a713c6d A good travel partner like my husband is important.

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]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:41:00 -0700 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 324 A good travel partner like my husband is important.

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]]> travel No Eat a Midnight Snack 吃宵夜 in Chinese 15 15 Eat a Midnight Snack 吃宵夜 in Chinese full http://funlearningchinese.com/?p=33796 https://share.transistor.fm/s/109ba199 In English, most of us think that saying we are going to find a midnight snack implies eating it, too, but the structure of Chinese needs the additional confirmation that the plan is to eat it when found.

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]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:25:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 294 In English, most of us think that saying we are going to find a midnight snack implies eating it, too, but the structure of Chinese needs the additional confirmation that the plan is to eat it when found.

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]]> being sneaky in Chinese, calories in Chinese, French fries in Chinese, dancing until midnight in Chinese No The Dangerous Missing Foot 危險走失的腳丫子 in Chinese 8 8 The Dangerous Missing Foot 危險走失的腳丫子 in Chinese full http://dailyimprovisations.com/?p=32873 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cc69a38 This foot was apparently added, rather than lost, in the translation.

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]]> Sat, 02 May 2015 08:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett Laura Blodgett 352 This foot was apparently added, rather than lost, in the translation.

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]]> translation issues No Why People Need a Hug 為什麼人們 需要擁抱 in Chinese 7 7 Why People Need a Hug 為什麼人們 需要擁抱 in Chinese full http://dailyimprovisations.com/?p=32799 https://share.transistor.fm/s/96cb766b Proving once again that there are many major similarities in common between most cultures


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]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0600 Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang Laura Blodgett, Vesta Huang 214 Proving once again that there are many major similarities in common between most cultures


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