Best Xuemei Li Podcasts (2024)

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The Legend of Dragon Boat Festival -端午节的故事-Adapted from a legendary of Dragon Boat Festival in Chinese Mandarin 5:37

3y ago5:37

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This story is adapted from a legend of Dragon Boat Festival in Chinese Mandarin. This is an introduction to history and legend of Dragon Boat Festival and Qu Yuan, which has a long history of more than 2000 years. This episode is a great resource for Mandarin learner to learn how to say the common sickness and symptoms. It's a great resource for AP…

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The Advantages of Paper book纸质书的优点 4:01

3y ago4:01

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This episode is an example to talk about the advantages of Paper book. Even though E book is becoming more and more popular, Paper book still has many advantages that Ebook can not compete. Can Ebook replace paper book? How do you talk about the advantages in Chinese? This episode is a very good topic to prepare for your mandarin proficiency level …

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The Great Wizard of Oz 绿野仙踪-Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin 12:38

3+ y ago12:38

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The Great Wizard of Oz 绿野仙踪. Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin, great for intermediate high and advanced level This episode is adapted from The Great Wizard of Oz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithli…

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Zheng Yuan- A Founder of Zoom and Chinese- American Entrepreneur-How to introduce a Chinese celebrity海外华人袁征 4:51

3+ y ago4:51

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This Episode is talking about Zheng Yuan- A Founder of Zoom and Chinese- American Entrepreneur-How to introduce a Chinese celebrity海外华人袁征. This episode is for Intermediate Mid, Intermediate High and advanced levels. It is a great resource for AP test cultural presentation preparation. Script : 海外华人袁征-By Xuemei Li 大家好！今天我要来聊一聊如何介绍一位名人。在中国，有很多的名人，有的是…

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Beijing is A Historical and Modern City 北京是一座既古老又现代的城市-Introduce a city of China 5:06

3+ y ago5:06

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This episode is talk about a city. How would you introduce a city in Chinese? This sample gives you some ideas. Hope you enjoy and get some ideas after you listen to it. 北京是一座既古老又现代的城市 By Xuemei Li (Copyright Reserved) 大家好！今天李老师要给大家介绍一个城市。我们在介绍一个城市的时候，常常会介绍这个城市最著名的地标建筑。好，现在请大家听李老师来介绍中国的首都-北京。北京是中国的首都，是一座既古老又现代的城市。北京位于中国的北部，人口有2000多万，是世界上人口最多的城市。北京…

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Advantages of Ebook 电子书的优点 4:42

3+ y ago4:42

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This episode is an example to talk about the advantages of Ebook. Ebook is becoming more and more popular. Can Ebook replace paper book? How do you talk about the advantages in Chinese? This episode is a very good topic to prepare for your mandarin proficiency level test. It is good for intermediate to Advanced level listeners. Script 电子书的优点 By Xue…

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How to plant a garden?如何设计你的花园 2:53

3+ y ago2:53

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If you have a garden, how would you design your garden? What would you like to plant in your garden? If one of your friend need your suggestions to redesign the garden, how would you help them?This episode is giving you an example of suggestions on how to plant your garden in Chinese. 如果你有一个花园，你打算在你的花园里种什么？为什么要种这些植物？如何种花园？By Xuemei Li (Copyright R…

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How to talk about using money to do charity in Mandarin？-如何用钱来做慈善 5:33

3+ y ago5:33

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This Episode is talking about how to use your money to do charity. It covers most ways of donations in Mandarin. You will learn how to say donations, donate clothing, donate food, donate school supplies and books and building schools in this episode. This is a great resource for Chinese Mandarin learners to study advanced level Chinese. Great for I…

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Qin Shi Huang-The First Emperor in China-秦始皇 A story of A Historical Figure in Chinese history 3:23

3+ y ago3:23

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This episode is talking about one of the most important historical figures in Chinese history-Qinshihuang. He was the first emperor in Chinese history. This is a very good resource for AP Mandarin Cultural presentation. Script：秦始皇 By Xuemei Li (Copyright Reserved) 秦始皇，原名赢政，出生于赵国的首都邯郸，是中国历史上最著名的政治家和改革家之一。秦始皇是中国历史上第一个皇帝。秦始皇继承王位的时候正是中国的春秋战国时期，那时候各国之间…

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The Differences between the South and the North-中国的南北方差异 4:40

3+ y ago4:40

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This episode is talking about the differences between the South and the North in China 中国的南北方差异 This is a very good resource for AP cultural presentation. This episode is for Intermediate to Advanced level. Script:中国的南北差异 By Xuemei Li (Copyright Reserved) 中国人常常会以自己是南方人或者是北方人来向别人介绍自己。为什么会这样呢？因为中国的南方和北方有很多的差异。中国人常常将秦岭淮河以北的地区称为北方，秦岭淮河以南的地区称为南方。首先，南方与北…

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The Burning of Opium at Humen By Lin Zexu--A story of Historical Figure in Chinese history 4:23

4y ago4:23

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The Burning of Opium at Humen By Lin Zexu--A story of Historical Person in Chinese history. This is a great source for AP students and Advanced level to talk about a historical person in China for cultural presentation. Script: 林则徐虎门销烟 By Xuemei Li 林则徐是中国古代清朝时期的一位很著名的大臣。清朝的时候，英国的商人运了许多的鸦片去中国。英国的商人想要卖给中国人，因为他们可以赚很多的钱。很多的中国人都开始吸食鸦片。但是由于鸦片很贵，人们需要用很多的金…

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I have allergies我过敏了-How to say common allergies in Chinese 2:26

4y ago2:26

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This episode is to help you learn common allergies in Chinese. You will know how to say pollen allergies, food allergies by listening to this episode. script：我过敏了 By Xuemei Li (Copyright Reserved) 今天的天气很好，是晴天，很暖和。我和我的家人一起去公园里玩。我们在公园里一起骑车和打球。我们还在公园里一起烧烤。我们玩得特别开心。可是当我回到家的时候，我开始不停地打喷嚏和流鼻涕。我的眼睛又红又痒，还不停地流眼泪。我全身上下都很痒，我感到非常的不舒服。妈妈说我应该是过敏了，因为我从小就对花粉过敏。除了对…

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Cai Lun invented paper-蔡伦造纸-A story about a historical person in China 2:23

4y ago2:23

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This episode is about Cai Lun invented paper-蔡伦造纸-This is a great source for AP students and Advanced level to talk about a historical person in China for cultural presentation. 蔡伦造纸 By Xuemei Li 古代的时候，没有纸，人们只好在竹子上或丝绸布上写字。竹子很便宜，可是很重，读书和写字都非常的不方便。丝绸很轻，可是特别贵，人们都买不起丝绸做的纸来写字。有一个叫做蔡伦的人，他非常喜欢读书和写字。他既不喜欢用竹子来写字，也不喜欢用丝绸布来写字。他决心要制造出一种又轻又便宜的纸。他做了很多的试验，最后终于想到了…

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The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl牛郎织女的故事/七夕节的传说-Adapted from A Chinese Legend 4:21

4y ago4:21

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The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl牛郎织女的故事/七夕节的传说-Adapted from A Chinese Legend. This piece is a great resource for AP students prepare for Culture presentation. It's also good for intermediate to advance level for learning one of the most famous love stories in China. 牛郎织女的故事 By Xuemei Li (Copyright Reserved) 在美国和其他西方国家，每年的2月14日是情人节。人们常常会在这一天给爱的人送卡片、送…

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Lady Meng Jiang weeps at the Great Wall孟姜女哭长城的故事-Adapted from A legend-One of the Most Famous Four Love Stories 4:48

4y ago4:48

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Lady Meng Jiang weeps at the Great Wall is one of the most famous four love stories in China. This piece is a great resource for AP students prepare for Culture presentation. It's also good for intermediate to advance level for learning one of the most famous love stories in China. Script: 孟姜女的故事 By Xuemei Li (Copyright Reserved) 秦朝的时候，有一个年轻人。他有一个又…

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Butterfly Lovers 梁山伯与祝英台/梁祝-Adapted from a Classic Chinese Love Story 6:51

4y ago6:51

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This episode is adapted from a Classic Chinese Love Story- Butterfly Lovers . It is a beautiful but tragic love story in China. This piece is a great resource for AP students prepare for Culture presentation. It's also good for intermediate to advance level for learning one of the most famous love stories in China. Script: 梁山伯与祝英台的故事 By Xuemei Li (…

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Aiming to the South but driving to the North 南辕北辙-Adapted from a Chinese Idiom 2:40

4y ago2:40

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This episode is adapted a Chinese idiom南辕北辙(nán yuán běi zhé). This piece can be used to practice the directions, 得字句-how to modify a verb in mandarin, 越....越...-more and more... 南辕北辙 By Xuemei Li 从前有一个魏国人，他要从魏国到楚国去。他很有钱，所以他买了最好的马车。他还请了一个驾马车驾得非常好的人。因此他的马车既好又快。楚国在魏国的南边，但是他们却往北走。路上有人问他：您要去哪里呢？魏国人说：“我要去楚国。” 路人说：“可是楚国在魏国的南面，你应该往南走。你不应该往北走呀！”魏国人说：“没关系。我…

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The Legend of Lady Chang' E Flying to the Moon-嫦娥奔月的故事/中秋节的传说 A Legend Adapted in Chinese Mandarin 3:44

4y ago3:44

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The Legend of Lady Chang' E Flying to the Moon-嫦娥奔月的故事/中秋节的传说 This episode is adapted from a legend of Chang E rushes to the moon in Chinese Mandarin. This piece is a great resource for AP students prepare for Culture presentation. It's also good for intermediate to advance level for learning one of the most important traditions of Mooncake Festiva…

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President Treated Football Champion Team Fast Food-Adapted News in Chinese Mandarin 3:11

4y ago3:11

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President Treated Football Champion Fast Food-Adapted News in Chinese Mandarin. This episode is to practice saying fast food. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/support…

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Rapunzel 2-Adapted fairy tale for Chinese mandarin learning 长发姑娘 4:42

4y ago4:42

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I adapt this classic fairy tale for Chinese mandarin learners. It can be used for TPRS. I corporate Comprehensible Input concept into this story and change the sentences into very simple sentences. This piece is good for intermediate to advanced level learners. Script：长发姑娘----格林兄弟原著 Adapted by Xuemei Li过了几个月，年轻的太太生了一个可爱的女儿。巫婆来到年轻夫妇的家里。巫婆说：“你要答应我一个要…

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Rapunzel(part 1)-Adapted fairy tale for Chinese mandarin learning 长发姑娘 1 3:10

4y ago3:10

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I adapt this classic fairy tale for Chinese mandarin learners. It can be used for TPRS. I corporate Comprehensible Input concept into this story and change the sentences into very simple sentences. This piece is good for intermediate to advanced level learners. script：长发姑娘----格林兄弟原著 Adapted by Xuemei Li 很久很久以前，一对年轻夫妇住在一个小木屋里。他们没有孩子。他们很想要一个孩子。终于，他们…

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The Blind Men and an Elephant-盲人摸象-Adapted from a Parable in Mandarin Chinese 4:19

4y ago4:19

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The parable of the Blind Men and an Elephant originated in the ancient Indian subcontinent. It is a story of a group of blind men who have never come across an elephant before and who learn and conceptualize what the elephant is like by touching it. I adapted it by using a lot of descriptions of appearances. It's a good read for how to describe an …

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Doctor BianQue and King Cai讳疾忌医- Adapted from an idiom story from ancient China in Chinese Mandarin 3:24

4y ago3:24

3:24

This story is adapted from An ancient story in Chinese Mandarin. I make this story to cover the common sickness and symptoms. Through this story you will know how to say cough, have a cold, sneeze, fever etc. Students can easily master these difficult words. The episode is a little bit different from the common heard legend, however, it's both talk…

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My favorite holiday is Christmas 1:18

4y ago1:18

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This is a short paragraph about how to talk about a favorite holiday in Chinese Mandarin. This one is about Christmas, traditions, activities, food. Script: 我最喜欢的节日是圣诞节。圣诞节是美国很重要的一个传统节日。圣诞节是家人团聚的日子。圣诞节之前，我们会装饰圣诞树。我们会把圣诞袜挂起来。圣诞节的时候，我们也喜欢用红色和绿色装饰家里。圣诞节的时候我的爸爸妈妈会给我们准备礼物。我们有时候会交换礼物。每年的圣诞节，我们都会跟爷爷奶奶团聚。有时候我们会一起去滑雪。圣诞节的时候我们会在一起吃圣诞节大餐。我最喜欢的食物是火腿和苹果派。 --- S…

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The six Swans-六只天鹅 Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin 8:43

4y ago8:43

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The six Swans-六只天鹅. Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin, great for intermediate high and advanced level This episode is adapted from The Great Wizard of Oz. Comprehensible Input- a very effective way in my Mandarin class. Script 六只天鹅遥远的西方有一个国王，他有六个小王子和一个小公主。小公主丽莎出生的时候，王后死了。几年以后，国王有了一个新的王后。新王后是一个坏女巫。小公主丽莎肚子饿了，新王后不仅不给小公主吃东西，而且还把小公主推到在地上。小公主丽莎感到很难…

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The Time Shop- Christmas-时光商店 6:23

4y ago6:23

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The Time Shop- Christmas This is a movie talk embed reading. I recorded as a listening practice for my students. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/support…

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Topic: Go to buy a gift for mom's birthday-clothes 1:04

4y ago1:04

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This is a short paragraph listening material in Chinese mandarin about going to buy a gift for mom's birthday. The main topic is about clothes. It is a great resource for novice high and intermediate level. Check your listening by answer the questions after you listen to this episode. 1. What are they going to do on Sunday? 2. What gift does the au…

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The Nutcracker 胡桃夹子-Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin 8:18

4y ago8:18

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adapted and read in Chinese mandarin This episode is adapted from The Nutcracker. Love Comprehensible Input- a very effective way in my Mandarin class. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/learnmandarinwithlilaoshi/support…

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The Shepherd Boy & the Wolf 狼来了的故事-adapted and read in Chinese mandarin 2:11

4y ago2:11

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The Shepherd Boy & the Wolf 狼来了的故事-adapted and read in Chinese mandarin This episode is adapted from he Shepherd Boy & the Wolf . Love Comprehensible Input- a very effective way in my Mandarin class. script: 狼来了的故事 xuemei li 改编很久很久以前，有一个小男孩在村子附近的山上放羊。有一天，他感到特别无聊。因此，他大声地喊：“狼来啦！狼来啦！”。村民们都跑过来帮助他。当村民们赶到山上的时候，小男孩哈哈大笑起来。“这里没有狼，你们上当了。”小男孩说。村民们感到很生气。几个星期以…

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The fox and crow-狐狸与乌鸦-adapted and read in Chinese mandarin 2:12

4y ago2:12

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This episode is adapted from The Fox and Crow. Love Comprehensible Input- a very effective way in my Mandarin class. script: 有一天，一只乌鸦坐在一棵树上。她的嘴里叼着一块肉。她正准备在树上吃这块肉。一只狐狸看到了乌鸦。狐狸看到乌鸦嘴里叼着一块肉。狐狸非常想要吃这块肉。狐狸想到了一个非常聪明的办法。狐狸希望可以通过这个办法得到乌鸦嘴里叼着的这块肉。“乌鸦，你长得真漂亮呀！你是世界上最漂亮的鸟儿。” 狐狸大声地对乌鸦说。“如果你的声音也和你的长相一样漂亮的话，你就可以成为鸟中之王了。”狐狸接着说。乌鸦一直认为她自己不仅长得特别漂亮，而且唱歌也唱得特别好。于是，乌鸦开始大声…

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My best friend-How to introduce your friend in Chinese Mandarin 4:37

4+ y ago4:37

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This episode includes three short paragraphs about how to describe your friend in characteristics, personality, and hobbies. Script: (1)李翔是我最好的朋友。我们已经认识10年了。我们都在北京的高中上学。今年我们上高中三年级。我很喜欢和李翔一起玩和学习。李翔不仅很幽默，而且非常友好。我们总是一起做作业、打篮球、踢足球和打游戏机。我的家人和李翔的家人也是好朋友。李翔的妈妈是会计，她在公司工作。李翔的爸爸和我的爸爸都在北京大学工作。李翔长得很像他的妈妈，他的眼睛和他妈妈的眼睛一样,大大的，黑黑的。他的身材也长得很像他的妈妈。他们都有一点胖。李翔的数学比我学…

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Mike's first Chinese New Year Celebration-How to talk about Chinese New Year Celebration in Chinese Mandarin 2:50

4+ y ago2:50

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This is a short paragraph about how to talk about Chinese New Year Celebration in Chinese Mandarin. Do you know how to answer the questions? 1. Where do I live in the US? 2. How did I come to Beijing from the US? 3. How long did it take from the US to Beijing? 4. What did I eat at the New Year’s Eve dinner? 5. What did we do after the New Year’s Ev…

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My father is a very interesting person-How to describe a person in characteristics, and hobbies in Chinese Mandarin. 1:17

4+ y ago1:17

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This is a short listening about my father. Through this episode you will know how to describe a person in characteristics, personality and hobbies in Chinese Mandarin. All the contents are made under ACTFL guideline and proficiency framework. Do you know answer the questions below? 1. What are my dad’s hobbies? 2. What do I occasionally do with my …

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Chinese Mandarin listening pod: Xiaojuan's trip to Guangzhou next summer 2:17

4+ y ago2:17

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This is a short paragraph listening material in Chinese mandarin about a plan of a trip to Guangzhou China. It is a great resource of practicing how to talk about a plan to a place and activities they plan to do. Check your listening by answer the questions after you listen to this episode. 1. How long have Xiaojuan and I known each other? 2. What …

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The Legend of Dragon Boat Festival -端午节的故事-Adapted from a legendary of Dragon Boat Festival in Chinese Mandarin 5:37

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The Advantages of Paper book纸质书的优点 4:01

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The Great Wizard of Oz 绿野仙踪-Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin 12:38

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Zheng Yuan- A Founder of Zoom and Chinese- American Entrepreneur-How to introduce a Chinese celebrity海外华人袁征 4:51

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Beijing is A Historical and Modern City 北京是一座既古老又现代的城市-Introduce a city of China 5:06

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Advantages of Ebook 电子书的优点 4:42

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How to plant a garden?如何设计你的花园 2:53

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How to talk about using money to do charity in Mandarin？-如何用钱来做慈善 5:33

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Qin Shi Huang-The First Emperor in China-秦始皇 A story of A Historical Figure in Chinese history 3:23

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The Differences between the South and the North-中国的南北方差异 4:40

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The Burning of Opium at Humen By Lin Zexu--A story of Historical Figure in Chinese history 4:23

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I have allergies我过敏了-How to say common allergies in Chinese 2:26

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Cai Lun invented paper-蔡伦造纸-A story about a historical person in China 2:23

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The Cowherd and the Weaver Girl牛郎织女的故事/七夕节的传说-Adapted from A Chinese Legend 4:21

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Lady Meng Jiang weeps at the Great Wall孟姜女哭长城的故事-Adapted from A legend-One of the Most Famous Four Love Stories 4:48

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Butterfly Lovers 梁山伯与祝英台/梁祝-Adapted from a Classic Chinese Love Story 6:51

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Aiming to the South but driving to the North 南辕北辙-Adapted from a Chinese Idiom 2:40

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The Legend of Lady Chang' E Flying to the Moon-嫦娥奔月的故事/中秋节的传说 A Legend Adapted in Chinese Mandarin 3:44

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President Treated Football Champion Team Fast Food-Adapted News in Chinese Mandarin 3:11

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Rapunzel 2-Adapted fairy tale for Chinese mandarin learning 长发姑娘 4:42

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Rapunzel(part 1)-Adapted fairy tale for Chinese mandarin learning 长发姑娘 1 3:10

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The Blind Men and an Elephant-盲人摸象-Adapted from a Parable in Mandarin Chinese 4:19

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Doctor BianQue and King Cai讳疾忌医- Adapted from an idiom story from ancient China in Chinese Mandarin 3:24

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My favorite holiday is Christmas 1:18

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The six Swans-六只天鹅 Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin 8:43

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The Time Shop- Christmas-时光商店 6:23

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Topic: Go to buy a gift for mom's birthday-clothes 1:04

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The Nutcracker 胡桃夹子-Adapted and read in Chinese Mandarin 8:18

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The Shepherd Boy & the Wolf 狼来了的故事-adapted and read in Chinese mandarin 2:11

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The fox and crow-狐狸与乌鸦-adapted and read in Chinese mandarin 2:12

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My best friend-How to introduce your friend in Chinese Mandarin 4:37

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Mike's first Chinese New Year Celebration-How to talk about Chinese New Year Celebration in Chinese Mandarin 2:50

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My father is a very interesting person-How to describe a person in characteristics, and hobbies in Chinese Mandarin. 1:17

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Chinese Mandarin listening pod: Xiaojuan's trip to Guangzhou next summer 2:17

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