Travel all over China: Practical Chinese for Travelers

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When it comes to memorizing vocabulary, there are several effective techniques you can employ. I am exploring some of them

Background Method:
This technique draws inspiration from the “memory palace” concept. Imagine placing new words or images representing those words in specific rooms within your mental palace. By associating words with spatial locations, you ground them in context. 
Process Words Deeply:
Instead of merely rote memorization, engage with the words deeply. Understand their meanings, etymology, and usage. Create mental connections by linking them to related concepts or personal experiences. 
Associate Words with Mental Images:
Visualize the word’s meaning. Create vivid mental images related to the word. Associating words with images enhances memory retention.
Review Words at Spaced Intervals:
Spaced repetition is a powerful technique. Instead of cramming, review words at regular intervals. Use flashcards or language-learning apps that incorporate spaced repetition algorithms. 
Use Mnemonics:
Create mnemonic devices to remember challenging words. Mnemonics can be acronyms, rhymes, or visual associations. 
Practice with Vocabulary Apps and Games:
Interactive apps and games make learning fun. Explore platforms like Duolingo, Memrise, or Quizlet. Gamified exercises reinforce vocabulary and keep you motivated.
Have a Dedicated Vocabulary Notebook:
Maintain a vocabulary journal. Write down new words, their meanings, and example sentences. Regularly review and revise your notebook. The act of writing reinforces memory.
Immerse Yourself in the Language:
Surround yourself with the target language. Read books, watch movies, listen to podcasts, and follow native speakers on social media. Remember, consistency and creativity are key. Experiment with different techniques to find what works best for you. 

Like a Chameleon

Memory Techniques

Haggle is an art, especially in places where the price is not set. How do you haggle? Today we will talk about how foreigners bargain in China

Learn Chinese with Dinah

Haggle in China

传统 chuán tǒng：tradition
农历 nóng lì：lunar calendar
中期 zhōng qī：medium term
团圆 tuán yuán：reunion
圆圆的 yuányuán de：round/circle
月饼 yuè bǐng：mooncake
完整 wán zhěng：complete/whole/entire
口味 kǒu wèi：flavor/taste
多种多样 duō zhǒng duō yàng：various/many kinds of
灯笼 dēng lóng：lantern
赏月 shǎng yuè：admire the full moon
猜灯谜 cāi dēng mí：guess lantern riddles
共享 gòng xiǎng：share and enjoy
时光 shí guāng：time/moment
阖家 hé jiā：the whole family

p.s：BGM quotation From QQ Music～“凡间 fán jiān”

“龙”年中国话（“ lóng ” nián zhōng guó huà）

中秋节[zhōng qiū jié]-Mid-Autumn Festival

Welcome to another storytime. Today from the Questioneers series. We will read about a young scientist and her quest to find out why. 

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ADA Twist, Scientist

Hablar por hablar (Listening)

Mi amado Mateo 

The Global Professional Podcast

Funny Mishaps During Virtual Presentations  and How to Avoid Them! EP 35

Amica 1: Pronto?

Amica 2: "Ciao! Sono io!stavo pensando... ti va di andare a vedere Grease al Teatro Brancaccio?"

Amica 1: "certo! mi sembra una buona idea. Sai quanto costano i biglietti?

Amica 2: "30 euro ciascuno. Posso prenderli online.
Amica 1: ", va bene! E quando pensavi di andare?
Amica 2: "ehm...venerdì o sabato sera del prossimo weekend."

Amica 1: "Preferisco sabato sera. Così non devo preoccuparmi di alzarmi presto !"

Amica 2: "Sì, certo. Che ne dici di incontrarci alle 19:30 fuori dal teatro?"

Amica 1: "Ok, va bene. In questo modo abbiamo il tempo per cenare insieme prima dello spettacolo."

Amica 2: "Esatto! Ho sentito parlare di un ristorante carino vicino al teatro. Posso prenotare un tavolo."

Amica 1: "Perfetto, allora ci vediamo sabato alle 19:30 e andiamo a cenare prima di vedere Grease."

Amica 2: Non vedo l’ora! Ciao!

Italiano Chiaro

Andare a teatro

June and Yuli have a talk about Chinese Blind Date, this episode is part 1: What's Chinese Blind Date, you will learn how to say 【tradition,social context】 ect. (This is casual talk so there're some repetition and unnecessary words, which is also very natural authentic dialogue.)
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
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June：第一个问题，什么是中国式相亲？
Yuli：我觉得这个跟中国的（这个）文化传统、社会背景关系还挺大的，就是到了一定的年纪，父母会觉得你应该结婚了，然后会通过亲戚、通过朋友去帮你介绍一些男生女生给你认识。然后这个前提一般是以结婚为基础的这种。
June：你觉得在中国相亲大概是从多大父母会开始给你介绍对象？
Yuli：我自己的经验是，我们一般是读书的时候，父母说不能早恋，不可以谈恋爱，但是你一毕业开始工作他们就觉得你要赶紧找对象，赶紧结婚，所以我自己的经验是毕业22、 23的时候。但是后来我听周围的人说，有的人是从还在读大学的时候开始，可能父母家里已经开始安排相亲了，感觉这个趋势有点越来越早（的感觉）。
June：我自己也是从大学毕业后工作了一年吧，才开始相亲的。周围的很多朋友，他们也差不多是在大学毕业之后开始相亲。然后很多都是通过相亲、结婚，现在都已经有了自己的小宝宝了。
Yuli：我蛮多朋友也是，如果你本来没有谈恋爱的对象的话，基本上都是回老家以后，开始工作以后周围的人帮你介绍对象相亲，然后结婚生小孩。
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传统	/	chuán tǒng	/	tradition
社会背景	/	shè huì bèi jǐng	/	social context
前提	/	qián tí	/	prerequisites
基础	/	jī chǔ	/	basis
早恋	/	zǎo liàn	/	puppy love
趋势	/	qū shì	/	trend
周围	/	zhōu wéi	/	surroundings
蛮多	/	mán duō	/	quite a lot
谈恋爱	/	tán liàn ài	/	in a relationship