Where Chinese Words Come From

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From Basketball Coach to Graduate Student in Chinese: William Whitaker’s Unexpected Journey

What does it take to go from barely speaking Chinese to giving a three-hour university presentation in Chinese? For William Whitaker, the journey was anything but planned, and when that intimidating presentation finally arrived, he wasn't even sure he could pull it off.William or ... Show more

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Think Your Chinese Is Good? Try Surviving a Dinner Party

Ever feel confident speaking Chinese with your teacher or tutor, only to find yourself completely lost when you're with a group of native speakers? Why does your Chinese suddenly seem to fall apart?In this episode, Jared and John explore why group conversations present such a uni ... Show more

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