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Jul 2017
27m 15s

CBC 1.16 | Shopping in Chinese

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This episode of Coffee Break Chinese focuses on the topic of shopping. You'll learn to say that you'd like to buy souvenirs, postcards, stamps and lots more. You'll also learn to say that you're just looking. By the end of this lesson you'll be ready to shop for souvenirs and other useful items on your trip to China. If you use our bonus materials, there's also a special conversation in the bonus lesson which will teach you to haggle in Chinese to make sure you get the best price in a Chinese market!


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