Newbie | It's My Birthday!

No, Boxing Day has nothing to do with the big fight on Pay-Per-View. It's that semi-mystical holiday celebrated by the loyal subjects of the queen. Apparently it's all about shopping? If you have any idea what we're talking about, let's convert the idea into Chinese in this lesso ...  Show more

If you intend to claim something as an expense in China, you need an "official receipt" (AKA "fapiao"). So don't just fight over the bill -- make sure you get this government-issued scrap of paper to make it official. Learn the magic words in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: ht ...  Show more

Happy Birthday to… ME! In this episode, I'm kicking off my birthday celebrations with a special little gift for YOU. Listen now for the details and your chance to win.

it's jennifer's birthday! Birthdays are an exciting time, so listen and learn as Jennifer and Dan talk about their birthdays, what they like to do, and about past presents. You’ll review various ways to ask similar questions to maintain a conversation, as well as discover a fun f ...  Show more

Episode description: Join Andrew and Kassy as they talk about their upcoming milestone birthdays. Kassy is turning 30, and Andrew is turning 40! They'll chat about their favorite ways to celebrate birthdays, common birthday traditions in the United States and Canada, and the cust ...  Show more

In today’s episode, you’ll learn vocabulary, phrasal verbs, and expressions related to birthday parties. From planning the celebration to describing the cake, decorations, and fun moments with friends and family, this lesson will give you the language you need to talk about birth ...  Show more