Intermediate | Flying a Kite

<p>The middle-class Chinese custom of having an &quot;ayi&quot; (housekeeper) is one that most foreigners can get on board with right away. With the domestic assistance, however, can come language difficulties. In this lesson, learn some of the most importance Mandarin words rela ... Show More

<p>Known in the West as &quot;bizarro Othello&quot; and &quot;the thinking man&#39;s checkers,&quot; the game known as &quot;go&quot; in Japan and &quot;weiqi&quot; in China is actually quite the intellectual exercise with a long, rich tradition. In this Chinese lesson, the basic ... Show More

<p>In the eternal &quot;north vs. south&quot; debate, one of the key issues is always climate. The north gets colder, it&#39;s true, but at least the air is dry. Meanwhile, down south everyone suffers through damp cold and sticky, drippy summers. This lesson will equip you with a ... Show More

<p>Once again, let&apos;s go and learn English at one of my local parks! You can consider this part 2 of my much earlier (years ago!) English lesson about parks.  Parks are great places to go when you want to play some soccer, go for a run, watch your kids play on the playground, ... Show More

<p>Whether you’re teaching for the first time or a seasoned classroom educator, the words ‘back to school’ always signal excitement, energy, and new enthusiasm for the year ahead. As we launch season 4 of <a href='https://readinghorizons.com/literacytalks'><em>Literacy Talks</em> ... Show More

It's summertime - the perfect season for a nice picnic in the park. Check out today's lesson to learn how to describe planning a picnic in Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1469 

Whether it's painting, gardening, or learning a new instrument, hobbies provide a much-needed outlet for creativity and self-expression. Join us as we discuss the importance of making time for your passions, the benefits of exploring new hobbies, and practical tips for integratin ... Show More

In today&apos;s episode, we&apos;re talking and taking a closer look at what I call five learner energy profiles. These aren&apos;t learning styles per se in the traditional sense. They are patterns that I&apos;ve seen over and over again. Patterns that help explain why some stud ... Show More