Lessons by Season
Season 01
Season 02
Season 03
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S02, Episode 17: You’re so kind, part 2 (Season Finale)
Let's hear a line-by-line translation of the dialogue from lesson 16.
S02, Episode 15: You’re working too hard (Part 2)
Let's hear a line-by-line translation of the dialogue from lesson 14, and then practice with a Q&A.
S02, Episode 13: Don’t be scared! (Part 2)
Welcome back! After a long, unplanned break, we're back! Let's finally find out what happens to Xiao Li (L) and A-Ming (M) during their impromptu visit to Mrs. Kang's (K) house.
S02, Episode 11: You’ve got to remind me! (Part 2)
I talk about the importance of curiosity as fuel, and then we'll hear the line-by-line translation of the dialogue from Lesson 10.
S02, Episode 09: Come on in! (Part 2)
We'll hear the line-by-line translation of the dialogue from S02 Episode 8, and then we'll further reinforce the vocabulary and practice answering some questions with a mock interview.
S02, Episode 07: The fridge is empty! (Part 2)
We'll hear the line-by-line translation of the dialogue from S02 Episode 06, and then we'll further reinforce the vocabulary and practice answering some questions with a mock interview.
S02, Episode 05: What to do? (Part 2)
One fun, engaging way you can give your Mandarin learning a boost is by conducting interviews with your Mandarin-speaking language parents, friends, or teachers. In this lesson, I offer some advice about how to turn the interview into a powerful language-learning tool. Then, we'll hear a line-by-line translation of the dialogue from Lesson 04.
S02, Episode 03: Buying gifts isn’t easy.
Xiao-Li (小李) runs into trouble buying presents for the family back home, and A-Ming (阿明) tries to give some advice.
S02, Episode 02: You’re back! (Part 2)
We all acquire language in the same way, and it has nothing to do with talent or aptitude. In this lesson, we get the line-by-line translation of the dialogue and complete the picture from Lesson 01.