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Mar 2026
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Lesson 017. Asking For or Giving Directi...

MELNYKS CHINESE
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Learn about taking a taxi and giving or asking for directions in Mandarin Chinese. You will learn all possible ways of giving directions instructions to a taxi driver with specific information about taking a taxi in Beijing, Shanghai and Taiwan. You can also use the expressions from this lesson in other situations involving asking for or giving directions. Please signup and become a registered subscriber to download ALL 276+ audio lessons with full PDF transcripts, worksheets and additional dialogues.

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