<p>Babe Ruth barnstormed in Shanghai, and MLB says baseball was the "unofficial sport" of the People's Liberation Army in the 1940's. But 60 years later, only five Mandarin swinging ball players have made it to the big leagues, all coming from the talent pools of Taiwan. Opening day is 'round the corner, so listen to this podcast and ta ... Show More
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Elementary | City Districts in Shanghai
Cities in China are divided into districts, which are not only labeled on maps, but also frequently mentioned in casual conversation. Do you know what the major city districts of Shanghai or Beijing are? If you live in China, do you know which district you live in? In this lesson ... Show More
21m 16s
Oct 6
Elementary | A Stroll through the Hutongs
Of all the great reasons to visit Beijing, one of the simple pleasures that tops most visitors' lists is the simple "stroll through the hutongs." These twisty old Beijing alleyways are traditional, they're charming, and they're a great way to get blissfully lost in Beijing. In to ... Show More
14m 18s
Apr 2012
Robert K. Fitts, “Banzai Babe Ruth: Baseball, Espionage, and Assassination during the 1934 Tour of Japan” (University of Nebraska Press, 2012)
There are three Americans in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame. One is Horace Wilson, the professor of English who brought his students outside for a game in 1872, thus introducing baseball to Japan. Another is Wally Yonamine, the Hawaii-born Nisei who played professional baseba ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2023
Episode 88 - Pitchers and Catchers are here
Baseball is officially back with the start of pitchers and catchers. On this episode Evan touches on how to handle Verlander and Scherzer innings limits, who gets the nod for opening day, Pete Alonso contract, Buck Showalter speaks on a lot, bullpen competition, new rules to watc ... Show More
1h 16m
Oct 2023
Intermediate | Teacher Salary and Perks
Of course, we know you're doing it for the sheer love of imparting knowledge, and the personal rewards of being mauled day in and day out by 45 snotty-nosed kids. However, we want you to be practical. In this podcast, a Chinese lesson to give you the scoop on the other stuff ... Show More
13m 58s