五分钟中文 5 Minute Chinese

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。下面是网址：https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode.The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166.&...

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。下面是网址：https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166....

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166。如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166. L...

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166。如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166. L...

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166。如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！中文简介：在本期《五分钟中文》中，我分享了我计划带学生去台湾旅行的初步想法。我探索了与一家专门从事学校旅行的旅游公司合作的可能性，我对他们提供的台湾九日游有兴趣。这个行程包括台北和台中的历史文化景点、夜市、烹饪课程以及自然景观。我分享了目前考虑到的事宜，包括旅行费用、家长的参与，以及这次旅行对中文学习者的潜在好处。English Description:In this episode of “5-Minute Chinese,” I share my initial thoughts for organizing a student trip to Taiwan. I explored the possibility of wor...

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166。如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166. L...

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166。如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166. L...

这期播客介绍有简体中文和英语。由于空间限制，录音稿没有放在下面的描述栏。但您可以在我的播客网站上每一集的下面找到录音稿。网址是https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166。如果找不到，请告诉我。如果您有任何问题，请随时通过电子邮件联系我，邮箱是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com。祝您有美好的一天！This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Due to space constraints, the transcript is not available in the description below. However, it's easily accessible on my podcast website, where you will find the transcript under each episode. The web address is https://www.buzzsprout.com/1868166. L...

本播客的介绍同时提供简体中文和英文版本。实用表达/重点词汇在下方。由于篇幅限制，全文稿件可通过邮件免费索取。我的邮件是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com.This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Useful expressions/key vocabulary are included below. Due to space constraints, the transcript is available for free by email request. My email is TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com.中文：大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。今天，我想跟大家聊聊我们学校的暴风雨和提前放学的情况。昨天晚上我在上日语课时收到了关于热带气旋和洪涝的警告，但当时我没太在意。今天早上，我们真的经历了强烈的暴风雨。我会分享这次天气紧急情况对我们学校的影响以及我们是如何应对的。English:Hello ev...

(本播客的介绍同时提供简体中文和英文版本。实用表达在下方。由于篇幅限制，全文稿件可通过邮件免费索取。我的邮件是TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com.This podcast introduction is in both Simplified Chinese and English. Useful expressions are included below. Due to space constraints, the transcript is available for free by email request. My email is TheLoneMandarinTeacher@outlook.com.)中文简介：大家好，欢迎收听《5分钟中文》。在这一期节目中，我将带大家探讨中国和日本文化中关于积德和转世的观念。我最近看了一部新日剧《重启人生》，这部剧讲述了一位为了能够在来生转世为人，而决定多次重启自己人生的女性。通过这部剧，我决定在本期节目中与大家分享我关于积德和转世的认知和体验，以及这些观念如何影响我们的生活和未来。English I...

(本播客的简介有简体中文和英文。您可以在下方找到英文版本。 This podcast description is available in both Simplified Chinese and English. You can find the English version below.)(中文简介)大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《5分钟中文》。在这期节目中，我想继续分享关于通过看电视剧学习中文的想法。上期节目我提到，电视剧中的对话对语言水平要求很高，尤其是对初学者来说，可能会感到有些挑战。今天，我补充了几点建议：首先，选择带有中文字幕的剧集可以帮助理解和练习发音；其次，利用字幕做听写练习也是提高中文的好方法。此外，学习时不必追求完美，可以适当提高进度，以便接触更多的语言现象，提升学习效果。希望这些建议能对大家有所帮助。(English Description)Hello everyone, welcome to the latest episode of "5-Minute Chinese." In this episode, I continue to share my th...

(本播客的简介有简体中文和英文。您可以在下方找到英文版本。 This podcast description is available in both Simplified Chinese and English. You can find the English version below.)大家好！欢迎收看新一期的《五分钟中文》。在本期节目中，我将讨论通过看电视节目学习语言的利弊。虽然它通常被视为一种有趣且快速的学习方式，但它可能并不适合所有人，尤其是初学者。我介绍了“comprehensive input可理解输入”的概念，它指的是大部分可以理解但有一些新元素的语言材料。我分享了我看日本电视剧（名为《地面师たち》）的个人经历，并解释了为什么由于我目前的熟练程度，它没有显著提高我的日语水平。我还建议专注于与您的语言水平相匹配的听力材料，以使“磨耳朵”（听力训练）更有效。此外，我还谈到了 Maayot，这是一个通过适合水平的内容学习中文的有用网站。最后我谈到我制作这个播客的初衷就是提供简单而自然的语言输入，帮助学习者有效地练习。如果您觉得《五分钟中文》有用，请订阅、分享和支持这...

Hello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of 5-Minute Chinese. This Tuesday marked the return of our teachers to school, but after just one day, we transitioned to remote work for the next two days due to Tropical Storm Debby. Thankfully, we're back in action now. I also want to address the recent earthquake in Kyushu, Japan. My Japanese teacher lives in Miyazaki, and I'm relieved to hear that she is safe. My thoughts are with all of those directly affected. With natural disasters increasi...

In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I share a language learning technique called "overlay shadowing reading." Unlike traditional shadowing, this shadowing method involves syncing your voice perfectly with the original audio, starting and ending at the same time to achieve complete overlap. I discuss how this method has helped me improve my Japanese skills.Additionally, I introduce Maayot, a wonderful Chinese learning website. Maayot offers daily readings with pinyin, English translations, ...

Hello everyone! In this episode of Five Minute Chinese, I share my personal reflections on life in China versus the U.S. this summer. After being back in the U.S. for over a week and feeling the stress of the upcoming school year, I find myself reminiscing about the enjoyable and carefree experiences I had in China. Spending time with family there was delightful, and I didn’t have to do much to be in a good state. I reflect on the vibrant aspects of life in China, including its diverse activi...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of Five Minute Chinese. It’s nice to be back in the U.S. After returning a week ago, I came down with a bad cold, but DayQuil and NyQuil have been quite effective. In today’s episode, I’ll talk about my trip back to the U.S., including some challenges with a delayed flight and missed connection. I’m grateful for a friend’s kindness and a smooth drive home. I look forward to sharing more about my summer experiences with you soon. Thank you for listening...

In this episode of “Five Minute Chinese,” I share my impressions of China after being away for five years. I’ve observed significant technological advancements that have transformed daily life, making smartphones essential for everything from dining to healthcare, despite concerns about complexity and privacy. The overall cleanliness and organization in my city have improved, though public restrooms still need enhancement compared to Japan’s high standards. Lastly, I’ve noticed that people ar...

Hi everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. It’s been a while since the last episode because I’ve been traveling in the U.S. and Japan. Now, I’m back in China and it’s great to see my family and friends again. Things here are improving, with new technologies making life easier, like visiting the doctor.The only downside is the internet. Many websites need a VPN, and even with Nord VPN, I couldn’t connect well and gave up. I wish I could keep up with my Japanese lessons on Prepl...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of Five Minute Chinese. With this short episode, I just want to update you on my week. I shared that I was sick with a fever and body aches earlier this week, but my COVID-19, flu, and strep tests were all negative. Although I'm still not fully recovered, I'm grateful it's not serious. I also introduced a new feature on my podcast hosting site, Buzzsprout, called "fan mail," which allows listeners to send me messages, though I can't reply. For those re...

In this episode of "5-Minute Chinese," I talk about preparing my students for their final exams with mock tests and home review. After exams, teachers will continue working on grading and planning for next year before starting our summer break. I'm excited about my upcoming trip, which is my first visit to China in five years, with a stop in Japan for sightseeing and a K-pop concert. The trip involves a lot of planning and learning Japanese, adding to my anticipation and joy for the summer ah...

(If you notice the texting link above, it seems that my hosting site Buzzsprout is testing a new feature without creators enabling it: Buzzsprout's latest feature delivers listener love straight to your phone — Fan Mail! We dive into how we've been secretly testing this new tool and how you can turn it on for your own podcast. I don't know how it will work otu)Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of "5 Minute Chinese." Today, I'm sharing a recent health condition. A few days ago, ...

In this episode of "Five Minutes Chinese," I share the excitement and significance of prom night, a cherished tradition for American high school students. I recount my experience of volunteering at our school's prom, from the meticulous preparations to the elegant attire and the joyous atmosphere created by photographers and DJs. I also reveal the heartfelt story behind my special yellow dress, a gift from my students, marking our seven-year journey from middle school to graduation. As I refl...

In this episode of "5 Minutes Chinese," I delve into the captivating topic of solar eclipses, known as 日食 (rì shí) in Chinese. I recently witnessed a partial solar eclipse on April 8th here in the United States, and I share insights into the scientific principle behind these phenomena. While some regions enjoyed a total eclipse, my East Coast location only saw a partial eclipse, called 日偏食 (rì piān shí). Despite this, I share my excitement and attempts to photograph the event. Reflecting on t...

Hi everyone! Today's episode delves into the significance of March 15th in China, designated as Consumer Rights Day. It aims to heighten awareness about consumer protection, shedding light on issues like deceptive marketing, subpar product quality, and exorbitant pricing. This year's examples range from the sale of inferior food products to overpriced items with false health claims. It reminds consumers to stay vigilant, understand their rights, and report any violations. Despite regulatory e...

Hello everyone, welcome to the latest episode of "5 Minute Mandarin." Today, I want to chat with you about my experiences with driving in the United States. As you may know, having a car is essential in most parts of the US, unlike in China where I never felt the need to drive. Upon moving to the US, I relied on public transportation and walking, as my first city had good infrastructure for both. However, when I found a job in a smaller town, owning a car became necessary. So, I decided to le...

Hello everyone! Happy Lunar New Year! In today's podcast I talk about Lunar New Year celebratory activities at school. We went on a field trip on Tuesday, including a hotpot buffet meal and a visit to the Asian supermarket next door. We also did various other activities such as Chinese paper cutting and a "Cake Day" on Friday, where students brought cakes to celebrate. I also share my own Lunar New Year traditions, including wearing red, especially because it's my zodiac year. If you celebrat...

Hello everyone! In this episode I discuss the difficulty of learning Chinese compared to other languages, using the Foreign Service Institute's categorization. It classifies languages into four levels of difficulty for English speakers. Chinese is considered a "super-hard language," requiring approximately 88 weeks (2200 class hours) to achieve general professional fluency. By comparison, Spanish requires 30 weeks (750 class hours). While the ease of learning a language can be influenced...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. I want to begin by thanking you for listening to my podcast. I sincerely hope that it helps make learning Mandarin Chinese authentic and fun. Secondly, I want to update you on the busy period from the end of last year to the beginning of 2024. I share the unusually short winter break , lasting less than two weeks. After the brief break, teachers worked hard to finalized the semester grades and comments, which were due last wee...

Hi all! Welcome to another episode of '5 Minutes Chinese'! In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of '轻断食' or intermittent fasting. I share my personal experiences with intermittent fasting and talk about the potential benefits, from weight management to improved insulin sensitivity, and overall health. Have you tried light fasting, or do you have questions about it? I would love to hear your story! You can share your thoughts by email or leaving a comment on Spotify. Script a...

Hello everyone! In this episode of 5-Minute Chinese, I want to share my personal experience with my recently purchased Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset. I talked about what VR is and my experience with the popular game Beat Saber. I also acknowledge some comfort issues, especially for glasses wearers like me. But overall I'm really satisfied with the virtual experience and look forward to exploring more on Meta Quest 2. If you also have a VR set, I would love to hear your experience! Than...

Hello everyone! In this episode, I explore the modern hustle culture in the US and the pursuit a slower-paced living. I delve into the good and bad the contrasting worlds of relentless ambition and intentional simplicity and talk about how we can balance both life styles. 发短信给我！ Send me a text!Support the show如果您喜欢我的播客，您可以通过成为订阅者来支持我。您的支持对我来说是巨大的鼓励。但无论您是否选择捐款，我都很感激有您成为听众。能够每周与您分享几分钟的时间，对我来说是莫大的荣幸。❤️If you enjoy my podcast, you can support me by becoming a subscriber. Your support i...

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I answer the question: Do Chinese people celebrate Thanksgiving? The short answer is no. Thanksgiving is not a holiday in China. However, China has its own harvest festival: the Mid-Autumn Festival. Though only a handful of countries celebrate "Thanksgiving", a lot of cultures have harvest festivals with a family feast focusing on family reunions and celebrating abundance. Thanks for listening. Scripts and useful expressions below. Email or comm...

Hello, everyone! Welcome to another episode of 5 Minutes Chinese! In today's episode I want to share how I celebrated my birthday with a wonderful performance by the Beijing Dance Theater based on the Oscar Wilde fairy tale "The Nightingale and the Rose." Thank you for tuning in. Find the script and useful expression below. Have a great week!大家好欢迎收听新一期的5分钟中文！大家这周过得怎么样呢？对于我来说，这周最重要的事就是我的生日。而在我生日的这天正好是北京当代芭蕾舞团来我们这儿巡演。其实，这件事还是我的一个美国同事告诉我的。不知道她是从哪儿看到北京当代芭蕾舞团要来我们这儿巡演。最开始听说的时候，我还是挺吃惊的。因为我们市真的是一个非常小...

Hello everyone! Today I talk about a friend's recent trip to China. This episode is not scripted like I always do. As my friend just returned to the US today, I asked her about her experiences. If you recall, in Episode 114, I discussed why you might want to think twice about traveling to China. In today's episode, we talk about how her trip aligns with the challenges I previously mentioned, such as navigating China without a Chinese phone number and bank account since everything happen...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I describe my first time experience watching a cross country race at a local park and share the excitement and joy of seeing my students participate in the race, and the sense of fulfillment that comes from witnessing their accomplishments. It was such a positive experience to be part of students' success and the wider community. Scripts and useful expression below. Let me know if you have any questions or have any suggestions. Have a wonderful day!大家好...

Hello everyone! Hope you are each well! Today's episode discusses the topic of foreign celebrities who can speak Chinese. The first two notable examples are Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, who made an effort to speak Chinese during a visit to Beijing, and Kevin Rudd, the former Australian Prime Minister, who is known for his deep understanding of Chinese culture and fluency in Mandarin. Lastly we have John Cena, a WWE wrestler, actor, and TV host, who has impressed audiences with his Chines...

In this episode of "5 Minutes in Chinese," I discuss the influence of traditional Chinese medicine and wellness principles from the ancient classic The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic or "Huangdi Neijing." I specifically highlights the concept of the "Five Strains," which are habits or postures that can harm health if not managed. I also emphasize the importance of adapting to the changing seasons and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. These ancient principles align with modern healthy living p...

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I do a recap of my recent school camping trip experience and reflect on seven years of memories marked by the K-pop girl group Blackpink. I also share an update of my Blackpink-related YouTube channel, which almost has 6k subscribers now. I want to express my gratitude to all my followers here and on YouTube with whom I share my life. Thank you. Scripts and useful expressions below. Email me if you have any questions or need help with anything! Have a...

Hello everyone! In this episode I wanted to explain why I wasn't able to update this weekend. First, I woke up super early at 5 AM to watch an online concert by Blackpink, which took place in Seoul, South Korea, with a significant time difference from my location. It left me feeling tired all day. Additionally, I need to prepare for a school trip, similar to the one I went on last year, involving camping and canoeing for 10th-grade students. Time flies! I hope you find this episode enjoyable ...

Hello everyone! In this episode I discuss the Chinese solar term "Bailu," its cultural significance, and presented some traditional advice for this transitional period from summer to autumn which includes dietary and dressing recommendations. Hope everyone stay healthy as fall draws near. Script and useful expressions below.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家聊一聊中国的节气——白露。在美国，大多数人只用公历。聊天气的时候也主要是春夏秋冬或者是每天的天气，像刮风下雨，冷热潮湿之类。最多说到春分、秋分，日照长短。但是大家如果对中国农历有了解的话，可能知道中国传统文化中一年分为24个节气。今天我想跟大家聊的是前两天才过的白露。白露是中国24节气中的第...

Hello everyone! In this episode I share my first-hand experience about my new YouTube channel, which has gained over 1000 subscribers in just two weeks. It has been a lot of fun sharing content and learning about video uploading tips. I plans to continue sharing BLACKPINK concert videos, but I also plan to start another channel for podcast-like content. If you have any suggestions, please email me or comment where you can. Thank you all so much for the ongoing support. I wish you all the happ...

Hello everyone! In this episode I first want to announce that I launched my YouTube channel last week! Though right now it only has videos from my two Blackpink encore concerts in New York, I plans to upload both concert content and podcast to the channel, including short videos introducing popular phrases and sharing fun stuff in Chinese. I had a lot fun exploring YouTube and would love for you to join the channel. I can't believe 5 Minute Chinese is almost 2 years old! I want to thank you a...

Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of 5 Minute Chinese. First I want to apologize for the extended gap between my episodes. And since it's been some time, I want to give you an update on what I've been doing recently, including the start of the school this week, the two Blackpink concerts in Newark last weekend, my ear infection, and my new gym. Hope you like it! Please email me or leave a comment if I can help you in any way. Thank you for listening! Script and useful expressions bel...

Hello everyone! Hope you are doing well. Today's episode discusses why traveling to China might not be as easy as expected. While China offers rich cultural experiences, great historic and natural sites, and friendly locals, there are challenges such as limited flights and high costs, internet restrictions (Great Firewall) & barriers with local apps, and specific accommodation requirements for foreigners. Some extra research and preparation are essential for a smooth trip to China.大家好，欢迎收...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I discuss three important points to consider when hiking alone. Firstly, choose popular trails where there are more people around for safety and assistance if needed. Secondly, pack essential supplies such as clothing, food, and equipment, and rely on yourself rather than others. Lastly, allow for extra time and be aware of your own physical capabilities to avoid exhaustion and potential dangers. Useful words and expressions below. If you have any questions ...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I share two more observations made by my parents about the US from our recent road trip. Firstly, they found that meat is cheaper in the U.S. compared to China, and they enjoyed eating it during their visit. Secondly, they felt Americans are more outgoing and friendly, with less negative energy, compared to the increasingly competitive and tense atmosphere in China. Script and useful vocabulary below.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的5分钟中文。上一期跟大家聊了三点我父母来美国的一些观察和体会。总结来说就是衣服便宜，人少，不...

Hello everyone! Long time no see! I just came back from my road trip with my parents. We had a blast. I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity to spend such an amazing time with them after four years. In today's episode I want to share 3 things in the US that my parents think are different from China: cheap clothing, temperature of comfort, crowdedness of parks. Hope you enjoy! 大家好，好久不见！欢迎收听新一期的5分钟中文。像我上次跟大家提前报备的一样，我这么长时间没有更新的播客是我在外面旅行，没有条件更新播客。感谢大家的理解。这次旅行是我时隔四年第一次跟我爸妈相聚。我们仨从LA一起出发roa...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. Before anything, I want to apologize for the delay in updating. We are almost half way through the year, and it has been the busiest for me. First, we did so much work around the house: putting down new floors and remodeling the kitchen. I also spent a lot of time researching and planning my parents' upcoming visit to the US. Lastly, there are just so many things at the end of the semester. But, I see the light at the end of ...

In this episode we talk about some tips on how to reduce stress in our school and daily life.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天是五月的第一天。五月是我们这个学年最后一个月了。期末马上就要到了。所以我想跟大家谈谈如何科学合理地减少期末这个月的压力。即使你不是学生，没有期末考试，也可以听听这些怎么减少压力的建议。因为我觉得我们现代人每天的压力真的太大了。期末考试是很多人感到压力的时期，所以我下面有七个减少期末考试压力的方法。你不妨试一试。第一，提前制定学习计划：合理地分配时间和任务，避免在考试前一天赶作业或者复习。功夫要放在平常。不要“临时抱佛脚”。早点计划，这样到时候就不慌。第二，积极地和同学和老师沟通：和大家一起交流学习经验、学习资源可以更好地准备考试。如果有问题，尽早跟老师联系，看看老师有没有时间给你单独辅导。第三，保持足够的睡眠时间：根据世界卫生组织的建议，青少年每天应该睡8到10小时。这个睡眠时间可以帮助保持学生的身心健康，有助于应学习和生活的压力。第四，锻炼身体：适度的运动...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about prom in the US and why China doesn't have this tradition. Script and useful expressions below (by paragraph). Email me or leave a comment if you have any feedback on the show. Have a great day!1）大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家介绍一下美国的prom：就是高中毕业舞会。美国高中学生快毕业以前，学校通常会举行一次“毕业舞会”。毕业舞会通常在晚上举行，学生会穿上漂亮的裙子和西装，参加他们高中最重要的舞会。我们学校今年的毕业舞会是上个星期六在一个艺术博物馆举办的。除了毕业生，高中三年级学生也可以参加。毕业舞会会有一些特别的主题。比如今年我们的主题是星空。学生们就会根据这个主题选择合适的服装、音乐和装饰，来装点整个舞会。2）在毕业舞会上，学生们除了跳舞，还可以吃各种小吃，点心、饮料，跟...

Hi everyone! In this episode I talk about Easter, it's traditions, and whether China has Easter. The script and useful expression are below. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email me. Thank you and have a great week!0:00(1)大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。今天我想跟大家聊一聊复活节。复活节是复活节是一个基督教节日，是为了纪念耶稣基督在三天后从死里复活的事件。复活节也是基督教教会最重要的节日之一。通常在每年春季。美国复活节的日期是每年春分月圆后的第一个周日。因此，美国复活节的日期一般会在3月22日到4月25日之间。0:57(2)复活节有很多传统和习俗。一说到复活节，很多人就想到复活节彩蛋。装饰彩蛋是复活节传统习俗，人们会把鸡蛋涂上各种颜色和图案，以庆祝复活节的到来。有人也可能会送朋友——...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode I talk about dumplings and the shortcut to make them easily at home (by buying premade wrappers and ingredients). Without too much work, everyone can enjoy making dumplings and have a good time together. Indeed, cooking is not just for the purpose of making food. It is a way to socialize and have fun as well as an activity that helps you relax. Hope you like this episode. Scripts and useful expressions below (by par...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about our high school musical Into the Woods, which I had the honor and pleasure to watch last Thursday night. It was a wonderful musical that intertwines the plots of several famous fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. There is a Disney movie of it if you are interested. Without spoiling the story, I picked out a few meaningful lines and shared here. Hope you enjoy!&n...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about organic food. Despite its growing popularity, not a lot of people really know the standards for organic food by USDA. In this episode we will discuss the standards and their impacts on people's health and environment. Thank you for listening! Script and useful expressions below (by paragraph).大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。今天我想跟大家谈谈有机食品。随着大家生活水平的提高，很多人都在超市购物的时候有意识地选择有机食品。在我居住的美国，最近十几年，有机产品的销量增长得非常快。虽然大...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about my recent home flooring project (reason why I didn't update last week) and compare how it's different in China vs the US. In short, in China it's relatively quicker (in terms of wait time) and cheaper (especially when it comes to labor cost). Script and expressions below. Have a nice day!大家好！欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。先跟大家道个歉，因为我最近都没有及时地更新。我家这两周铺地板，所以家里很乱，我每天忙着收拾，中间还有几天不在家，所以没有来得及做节目。那么这期节目正好就跟大家聊一聊中国和美国在装修这方面的不同。仅是...

Hello everyone. In this episode I talk about Valentine's Day and Qixi the traditional "love festival" in China. What are the origins of these two holidays? And how are these holidays celebrated in modern China? Script and expressions below.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。2月14号是西方的情人节，所以我想跟大家聊一聊西方情人节和中国七夕。因为有人也把七夕比作中国的情人节。中西这两个情人节的传说是什么？现代人又都是怎么过情人节的呢？情人节 | Qíngrén jié | Valentine's Day七夕 | qīxì | Qixi很多美国人都会过情人节。但是不是所有人都知道情人节的起源。关于情人节，最有名的说法是3世纪，罗马皇帝下令所有单身男性从军，不许结婚。天主教神父瓦伦泰（Valentine）违反皇帝的禁令，秘密替人证婚，结果被士兵逮捕...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I continue to talk about the translation of foreign brand names into Chinese with some more examples: IKEA (宜家), Mercedes-Benz (奔驰), Lancôme (兰蔻), and Best Buy (百思买). Scripts and useful expressions below. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。上次节目跟大家聊了三个外国品牌的中文翻译，分别是可口可乐，好市多和家乐福。因为时间有限，所以只聊到了这三个牌子。这个星期我想继续跟大家聊这个话题。因为我觉得品牌的本地化名字真的是一门跨文化艺术。需要兼顾读音和品牌的关联性，又要让这个名字能被目标市场的消费者记住，并且在文化、语言上具有美好的寓意。一个好的本地化的名字会关系到品牌的在本地的发展的成败。有限 | Yǒuxiàn | limited跨文化 | kuà wénhuà | Cross-...

Hello everyone! In this episode I talk about three classic translation of famous foreign brands: coca cola （可口可乐）, Costco（好市多）, and Carrefour（家乐福）. These translations are classic because they not only approximate the original names in pronunciation, but also contain great meanings related to what these companies do. Scripts and useful expressions below. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家聊一聊外国品牌的中文翻译。在中国改革开放以后，很多外国的大公司都进入了中国。那这些公司和品牌进入中国市场一般都会取一个本土化的名字。今天就跟大家聊三个常见的大品牌的中文翻译。品牌 | Pǐnpái | bran...

Hello everyone! Happy Year of the Rabbit. In today's episode I talk about our out-of-town field trip on Tuesday to celebrate the lunar new year. Students ate a delicious all-you-can-eat Chinese hot pot buffet and shopped at the H Mart next door. We had a great time! Script and useful expressions below.0:00大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。今天是农历大年三十。明天就是农历大年初一了。如果你过农历新年，在这里祝你春节快乐，兔年吉祥！今天我想跟大家说说今年我是怎么跟学生一起庆祝春节的。兔 | Tù | rabbit吉祥 | jíxiáng | auspicious0:32这个星期二我带全体学中文的学生去附近的大城市体验了一次正宗的中式火锅和亚洲超市。我让学生跟平时一...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode I want to talk about the difference between American Chinese food and Chinese food in China. The first difference lies in the cooking method. A lot of Chinese food in America is usually cooked by deep frying whereas in China a variety of cooking methods are used. Secondly, the concept of a main dish and the presentation of food are also different due to cultural traditions. Lastly, Chinese people welcome a ...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. First of all, I want to wish everyone happy new year! In our first episode of 2023, I want to share with you three little things that I can't live without: lens wipes, smart speakers, and noise cancellation earphones. What are some things that you have to have every day? Hope you enjoy this episode. Script and useful vocabulary below. 0:00大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。这期是2023年第一期节目。在这里先祝大家新年快乐！今天我想跟大家聊一聊我生活中不能缺少的三个小东西。缺少 | Quēshǎo | Lac...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about the tradition of eating Chinese food/going to a Chinese restaurant on Christmas Day. In the US, Chinese people who do not celebrate Christmas usually keep their restaurants open when most other businesses are closed for the holiday. The tradition is particularly alive in the Jewish communities because Chinese restaurants are mostly not religious, convenient, and Kosher. Script and useful words below. Thank you for listening. Ha...

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I talk about the world's most popular sport, soccer, and the World Cup. China doesn't lack soccer fans, but China men's soccer has been a national disgrace and laughing stock. Why didn't China's soccer develop as successfully as its economy? Listen and find out! Script and useful expressions are below. Have a great day!0:00大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。最近正好是卡塔尔世界杯。大家都看球了吗？因为我在美国学校，所以之前有美国队比赛的时候，很多老师都在教室大屏幕上播放了美国队的比赛。美国队虽然没有走得更远，但是今年踢得也不错了。一转眼世界杯都结束了。今天早些时候的决赛，阿...

Hello everyone, welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In this episode I talk about one of the most popular noodles in China-Liuzhou luoshifen. What is luoshifen? What's in it and what's the special ingredient that creates the uniquely stinky smell? Because of its huge popularity, we can now so many packaged luoshifen brands to choose from if you would like to try it but don't have a luoshifen restaurant nearby. Scripts and useful vocabulary below. Thank you for listening to 5 Minute C...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode, I talk about one of the most loved food in the world—Sushi. Where did sushi originate? Why do people say it is from China? And how did it evolve over time and become one of the most popular food now? Scripts and expressions below. Thank you for listening. Have a nice day!0:00大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟中文》。今天我想跟大家聊一聊寿司。寿司是一个很受大家欢迎的美食。寿司除了是日本人喜爱的食物以外，在日本以外的地区也非常流行。从高级的寿司店到外卖餐厅，世界很多地方你都可以吃到寿司。在美国，中国和很多国家的超市里也有包装好的寿司。寿司 | Shòu...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about what happens behind the scene to make a concert tour successful. From negotiating revenue split with the venue , renting buses and hotel rooms in the planning phase, to setting up the stage in oftentimes less than a day and making sure all things work as they should, everything has to line up perfectly to make a concert a success. Next time you enjoy a concert, thank not only the artist/s, but also the team that work with artist/s to put on a gr...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. Today I talk about how the winter time and temperature change affect how we go about exercising outdoors. Script and expressions below.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的<5分钟中文>！上个星期我跟大家聊到我对冬令时的不适应。原来，到五六点的时候天还是亮的。可是现在到4:30、 5:00天色就暗了。5:00多天就黑了。随着太阳下山，气温也降得很快。在户外活动不像前一阵儿那么暖和了。那怎么能在户外活动中，尤其是跑步的时候，既能锻炼身体又尽量让自己舒适呢？冬令时 | Dōnglìng shí | winter time暗 | àn | dark随着 | suízhe | along with太阳 | tàiyáng | sun下山 | xiàshān | downhill降 | jiàng | drop户外 | hùwài | ...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. If you live in the US, I hope you are adapting well to the end of daylight saving time. In today’s episode I talked about Blackpink’s concert in Atlanta last week. It has been three years since their last concert and despite the high ticket price, it was totally worth it to see them close up in person. I hope I can see them again in the future. Scripts and useful expressions below. 大家好！欢迎收听新一期的5分钟中文。这个星期一是美国夏令时结束，冬令时开始的第...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about college dorms in Chinese colleges. Compared with a lot of places in the world, in China the living standard of college dorms is sub-par. First, it's usually crowded with 4 or more people in the same room. Second, the dorm rooms are not fully equipped with what many would considered as basic (such as hot shower). Lastly, many Chinese dorms don't have A/C. Considering how hot most of China can get in the summer, it's pretty hard to sleep comfortab...

Hello everyone! Hope you are having a nice week. In today's episode I talk about Chinese people's love for growing vegetables and why. I harvested my first batch of radishes this weekend and it was so much fun! Script and useful expressions below.大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天想跟大家聊一聊中国人对种菜的热爱。《舌尖上的中国1》（A Bite of China 1) 中，导演胡博曾说过：“中国人走到哪里，都得想办法种点儿菜。” 不管是在中国国内，还是在海外，中国人都喜欢种菜。种菜 | Zhòng cài | grow vegetables热爱 | rè'ài | love办法 | bànfǎ | Method国内 | guónèi | domestic海外 | hǎiwài | overseas0:34 我前一阵也在阳...

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I talk about 黄牛, which is the Chinese name for scalpers, and their roles in Chinese society. Whether you need a train ticket during the Spring Festival travel rush, or a highly-sought-after new iPhone, or a hard-to-get appointment with a great doctor, or a concert ticket of a famous artist, you will likely come across 黄牛 the Chinese scalper. See script and useful expressions below. Hope you enjoy this episode. Have a wonderful week!大家好，欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天我想跟大家...

Hi everyone, today I talk about what is inflation, how it looks like in our daily life (one example is the price increases of Chipotle steak bowl), the main reason behind inflation, as well as its impact on our lifestyle. Script and expressions below. Hope you enjoy! 0:00大家好欢迎收听新一期的五分钟中文。今天想跟大家聊一聊通货膨胀。通货膨胀是在一定时间内一般物价水平的持续上涨现象。通货膨胀最直接的表现是纸币贬值，物价上涨，货币购买力降低。通货膨胀 | Tōnghuò péngzhàng | inflation内 | nèi | within, Inside物价水平 | wùjià shuǐpíng | price level持续 | chíxù | continued上...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about my WFH day this Friday due to tropical storm warning in my city. I was able to hone my recommendation letters for my wonderful students. With the submission of the letters, I completed one of my big projects. But life goes on, and we will have more things to do. I hope we can all work hard but also enjoy all the down time and happy hours of life. Thank you for listening. If you like 5 Minute Chinese, please help me subscribe, like and spre...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about our 10th grade canoeing and camping trip. Hope you enjoy! Script and useful expressions below. Have a great week!大家好，欢迎收听《五分钟中文》。上个星期三、四、五三天我跟我们学校的10年级去了划船露营。所以今天就跟大家聊聊这次的经历。希望你喜欢。第一天我们6:30全体同学、老师在学校草地集合，分组。我们十年级一共分了4组，每组12个学生，基本男女各半。两组6男6女，两组7男5女。想起在中国的时候，高中一个班就跟我们学校现在一个年级的人数差不多。划船 | Huáchuán | boating露营 | lùyíng | camping全体 | quántǐ | all, whole (student) body集合 | jíhé | gather分组 | fēnzǔ | grouping0:57在进行简单的欢迎和介绍后，组织者分发给我们大小防水包，睡袋，睡垫，水瓶等...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about the new Apple Watch Series 8 I just got and its new functions. Hope you enjoy. Script and useful vocabulary below by paragraph.1:01 hand-washing1:42 heart health2:13 Medication App2:28 crash detection (&fall detection)3:56 Workout App0:00大家好! 欢迎收听新一期的《5分钟中文》。我上个星期买了新出的苹果手表Apple Watch，昨天送到了。还挺快的。我已经用了一天，今天就想跟大家聊聊苹果手表的新功能和我的用户体验。功能 | Gōngnéng | Function用户体验 | yònghù tǐyàn | user experience0:29我的上一个苹果手表是2017年出的第三代的苹果手表，我戴了差不多四年才换新的。很多新功能其实前两年的苹...

Hello everyone! In today’s episode I talk about my busy week this week with the school curriculum night, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and my work to set up a Chinese honors society. Today is Mid-Autumn Day. If you celebrate this holiday, I wish you a happy holiday of abundance and prosperity. Thank you for listening. Script and useful words below. Email me if you have any questions or suggestions. 大家好！欢迎收听新一期的5分钟中文。我们已经开学三周了，但是我还是感觉有很多东西要忙。事情一件接着一件。除了备课、改作业之外，还有很多其他的事情。所以今天就跟大家聊一聊我最近一周都在忙什么吧...

Hello everyone! In today’s episode, I talk about Labor Day in the US: it’s time, origin, and what people do on the day then and now. Scripts and useful expressions below. Let me know if you have any comments or suggestions. Have a nice long weekend if you are in the US!大家好，欢迎收听《五分钟中文》。因为星期一是劳工节，放假一天，所以这个周末是一个三天的长周末。那今天我们就说一说美国的劳工节。劳工节 | Láogōng jié | labor day0:19美国的劳工节是每年九月的第一个星期一，是一个庆祝劳动对经济和社会贡献的节日。劳工节起源于十九世纪的工业革命时期。这时越来越多的人进入工厂工作，拿工资。然而，虽然工厂给工人们提供了就业，但是那时候的工作条件非常差，而且工作时间也很长。工人们每天需要工作十二个小时，...

Hello everyone! In today’s episode I talk about three topics in life. Firstly, I talk about my mixed-level classes this year. Next I talk about our upcoming 10th grade camping trip. Lastly, I talk about the things in life and how I deal with them. Listen and find out more. Scripts and useful expressions below. Let me know if you have any suggestions or questions. Have a great week!大家好！欢迎收听。今天想跟大家聊一聊我最近的生活。我分了三个题目。第一个题目是开学；第二个题目是秋游；第三个题目是生活。那先跟大家聊聊开学的事吧！0:22这个星期是我们正式开学的第二周。这个学期我有四节课。可是，这四节课里有两...

Hello everyone. Happy Back-to-School season. This is our first week of school, and I'm excited to be back in class and learn with my students. In today's episode, I talk about my thoughts and feelings as I enter my 10th year of teaching Mandarin. Hope you enjoy! Script and useful expressions below.0:001 大家好，欢迎收听<五分钟中文>。这周是我们第一周开学，所以我想跟大家聊聊我今年开学的一些感受。0:152 首先，今年是我的一个milestone，一个里程碑。因为这是我教汉语的第十年了。只能说，时间过得真的太快了。让人感慨！虽然我已经有十年的教学经验了，但是我觉得我每年都有新的体会，新的挑战，新的感想。每天都能跟学生学到新的东西，是一个让人谦卑的过程。中国人...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I talk about board games. The most recent one I played is called Machi Koro 2--an easy, fun board game where you build establishments, earn returns, and build 3 landmarks to win. In this day and age, board games may sound boring compared to our smartphones, computers and other forms of multi-media entertainment. Yet board games have its unique merits. First, it's very engaging since you need to actively think about your moves as well as other play...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about the buzzword 雪糕刺客 (Ice Cream Assassin). Chinese people call an ice cream an ice cream assassin when it looks unremarkable but turns out to be very pricey, dealing a heavy blow to your wallet at checkout. Scripts and useful expressions below. Thank you for listening. Have a nice day!大家好！欢迎收听。天气最近这么热，大家有没有吃雪糕呢？雪糕是ice cream bar。雪是snow的雪，糕是蛋糕cake的糕。雪糕放在一起就是“snow cake”。你在中文课本里可能学过”冰激淋”这个词。在中国，雪糕和冰激淋的意思都差不多，都是ice cream。不过，雪糕常常指ice cream bar。就是中间有一个棍儿（...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about China's siesta culture. Chinese people are used to taking a nap after lunch since childhood. School and company schedules usually accommodate the need of siesta with a longer lunch break than what is common in the US. The two main reasons for Chinese people's s siestas are their high-carb, heavy lunch and their long work/school day that needs refueling in the middle of the day. (Script and useful expressions below).Thank you for listening ...

Hello everyone! In this episode I explain what is "sanfu tian"—the Chinese "Dog Days of Summer", the ancient Chinese solar terms marking the beginning and end of the Sanfu Tian, and the folk traditions along with this period. Script and useful expressions below. Let me know if you have any questions or comments! Thank you. Have a great day!1 大家好。最近一直都在说天气热。看新闻说最近全世界的天气都很热。英国首次预测气温将达到 40°C（"以上"是口误）。与此同时，在葡萄牙和西班牙，气温已高达46°C。最近大约真的是一年当中最热的时候了。首次 | Shǒucì | first time预测 | yùcè | predict达到 | d...

Hello everyone! In today's episode I talk about 5 traditional ways Chinese people used to beat the summer heat in ancient time: fans, stored ice, cooling mat, cool water house, plus special summer diets. Some of the methods are still used today in conjunction with the A/C. Full script and useful expressions below. 1. 大家好，欢迎收听新一期的《五分钟汉语》。今天想跟大家聊的是中国传统“消暑”方法。消暑就是度过暑期。北半球的国家都进入了暑期，差不多是一年中最热的时候了。今天我在的城市最高气温达到了88度，体感温度比这个还要高得多。最近天气又晒又闷，还经常下暴雨。所以我一点儿都不想出门，每天就喜欢在家里待着。但是我能在家里很舒服的原因是家里有空调！如果没有空调的...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I talked about my recent trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. In Part 1, I briefly talked about my favorite Zoo in China—the Beijing Zoo and my hometown safari-style zoo. In Part 2 and 3, I talked about my experience in the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. It's a family-friendly zoo with giraffe-feeding experience, nice food court and kids' play area. Lastly, I discussed the controversy around modern zoos. Despite their shortcomings, zoos can...

Hello everyone, long time no see! I was traveling in Colorado, so I wasn't able to make new episode last week. In today's episode I talk about high altitude illness as Colorado has the highest mean altitude of all the states and home to more 14,000-feet mountain peaks than any other state. Lower oxygen level at higher altitudes is the main contributor to altitude sickness and we need to be mindful when we find ourselves in especially high-altitude mountain areas. I plan to talk more abo...

Hello everyone, in today's unscripted Mandarin chat, I talked about my flight cancellation by American Airline today due to weather. My only hope now is that I will be able to fly out successfully on the rebooked flight early Sunday morning so that my trip is not cut any shorter. If you travel this summer, beware of the weather factor and the staffing shortage of airlines that can cause delays and cancellations. I hope we can all have a smooth trip.Thank you for your support of the show...

Hello everyone! Welcome to a new episode of 5 Minute Chinese. In today's episode, I talk about summer (school)work in the US and China—which subjects typically have summer work and what type as well as my first summer reading for my AP class. Later in the episode I talk about Gaokao—generally deemed to be the most important and fairest exam in Mainland China. I also talked about Gaokao in Ep.25 and 26 (English + Chinese) on 11/14 last year if you want to check them out. You can find the full ...

Hello everyone! Summer is here! In today's episode, I compare China's summer vacation with America's summer vacation: When and how long is the summer vacation in China and the US? What do students do during summer? Many Chinese students used to go to tutoring classes over the summer, but is this changing? How about students in the US? Scripts and vocabulary below.Hope you enjoy! 大家好，好久不见！上个星期是学生的最后一周。这周老师们收拾、整理一下，也要开启暑假模式了。忙了一学期，老师和学生终于可以好好休息一下了！收拾 | Shōushí | tidy up, clean整理 | zh...

Hello everyone, today I explore the topic of exam during our exam week: When do US and Chinese students start to have exams? How important are exams and grades in different levels of schools in China and the US? What's Gaokao? What's behind China's exam culture that attaches ultimate importance to exam scores? (script and useful words below)Thank you for listening. Have a great week!大家好，过两周这个学期就要结束了。很多学校最近都在期末考试。所以今天想跟大家聊聊“考试那些事。”期末 | Qímò | semester end结束 | jiéshù | finish, end我们...

Hello everyone, in today's episode, I talk about our academic awards on Friday. It was so great to see students walk on stage to receive the awards. But awards or not, I feel happy and proud for all the students for their many accomplishments in and out of my class. 大家好，欢迎收听！这个星期五放学以后举行了高中学术奖的颁奖典礼。首先，高中学生会主席带着大家在国旗下宣誓。然后，校长致欢迎词。随后，新一届的学生会（Student government）和荣誉委员会（Honors Council）宣誓就职。然后正式开始颁每个年级奖，艺术奖，领导力奖等等。之后，每个系颁发自己的学术奖给每个课程成绩最高的学生。也有其他的奖给对这些学科有热情的，努力的学生。看着学生们上台领奖，我都觉得心里十分高兴。其实，不管这天有没有...

Hello everyone, in today's episode, I talk about how COVID ran its course in my body this week.大家好，欢迎收听。今天想跟大家聊一下我刚经历的新冠。(0:10)上个星期六我一早起来就觉得不舒服，尤其是嗓子特别疼。我测了一下体温，发现有点儿发烧。我就预约了CVS药店的诊所去检查一下是不是新冠。检查很方便。就是医生用一个棉签在鼻子里转几次，然后放进检验机器。这种快的检测，等十分钟就可以知道结果。十分钟后，新冠检测的机器显示我是新冠阳性。医生说我是诊所那一天的第一个阳性。新冠 | Xīnguān | new crown测 | cè | measure, test体温 | tǐwēn | body temperature嗓子疼 | sǎngzi téng | sore throat发烧 | fāshāo | fever预约 | yùyuē | book an appointment诊所 | zhěnsuǒ | Clinic检查/检测/检验 | jiǎnchá/jiǎncè/jiǎnyàn |(v...

Hello everyone, in today’s episode I talk about the hot pot party we held in school this week. 大家好，最近期末真的很忙。所以周中都没有时间更新，只能在周末更新一次。不好意思。今天想跟大家聊聊这周我举办了火锅聚会。我在去年十月份的第15期和第16期的节目里也聊过火锅。有中文和英文的两个版本，大家如果有兴趣可以找来听一下。更新 | gēngxīn | renew聚会 | jùhuì | gathering, party期 | qī | episode版本 | bǎnběn | Version这周我高中班的火锅聚会是在户外举行的。我跟朋友借了丁烷炉（butane stove）和鸳鸯火锅。当然有了锅和炉子，还要有锅底，蘸料和食材。我准备了麻辣的和清汤的两种锅底。也买了不辣的火锅蘸料。因为是第一次办，我没有买太多种火锅食材，主要买的就是牛肉。现在牛肉也真是不便宜，一盒要十美金。除了牛肉，我还买了面条，饺子作为主食。任何聚会都要有饮料和零食，所以我买了旺旺雪饼（want want shelly ...

Hello everyone! In this episode, I talk about May 1 Labor Day—China’s upcoming “5-day” holiday, which in fact is only 3 days because during the two weeks before and after the holiday, people need to work for 6 days (one weekend day each week) to make up for the “lost” 2 days that make the holiday 5 days. 大家好，大家这周过得怎么样？我们学校刚过了春假，在暑假以前基本没有假期了。不过在中国，马上要有一个小长假：那就是五一劳动节，在每年的5月1日。五一劳动节是一个国际节日，是世界上80多个国家的劳动节。国际劳动节起源于1886年的美国，是为了纪念当时美国各地的工人为了要求八小时工作日举行的罢工运动。劳动 láodòng: labor起源于 qǐyuán yú: origin...

Hello everyone, in today's episode I compare Easter and Qing Ming Festival. Both are "spring festivals" in late March/early April and include outdoor activities in the beautiful spring weather. The difference between the two festivals lies in the cultural origin and tradition: though both are related to death, Qing Ming is about remembering dead ancestors whereas Easter, in its Christian origin, celebrates Jesus's resurrection from the dead. 大家好，欢迎收听。希望大家都度过了一个美好的周末。这个周日是美国的复活节。很多地方周五就放...

Hello everyone, in this episode I recount our crazy Thursday at school. The power went out overnight and wasn't restored until right before class. Then 10 minutes into the first period, we were told to evacuate due to an electric fire. After 20 minutes in the rain and another 30 minutes of waiting in the gym, we were finally back in the classrooms for third period. What a day! Scripts and useful words below. 大家好，今天想跟大家聊一聊我们学校的这个星期四。这个星期四，我像平时一样七点多一点儿就到了学校。可是到了中学门口，发现自己的门禁卡不能用了。然后我才看到学校几分...

Hello everyone! In this episode I talk about my dentist's appointment today and my journey with Invisalign, which started in late 2019 and is still going. Today they took new pictures and impressions to send back to Invisalign for new sets. I also learned that braces is a life-long commitment since I need to continue to wear retainers at night even after I finish my treatment.大家好，欢迎收听。今天想跟大家聊一聊我整牙的经历。今天上午我又去看了牙医。这次是为了检查一下我的隐适美（Invisalign）矫正牙套的最后一个疗程的效果，看看下一步怎么办。我是从2019年下半年开始戴隐适美矫正牙套的。到现在已经有好久...

Hello everyone! In this episode, I start with last night's game between UNC and Duke and talk about the difference in school sports cultures in the US and China. March Madness is a great example of Americans' love for college sports and sports in general. By comparison, Chinese schools place much less emphasis on school sports and think that students should spend their day studying instead of playing sports. 大家好，美国大学篮球的“疯狂三月”（March Madness）马上就要结束了。星期六的两场半决赛大家看了吗？我昨天晚上看了UNC对Duke的比赛。这两支球队都...

Hello everyone! In today's episode, I talk about how my broken hot water heater led me to temporarily change my shower routine and learn the benefits of cold shower. Script and useful expressions attached. Thank you for your support! Let me know if you have any questions or comments.大家好，今天是周日，大家的周末过得怎么样呢？上个周末我家的热水器在半夜的时候坏了。第二天一早，我起床洗澡。因为是半夜坏的，所以水还不是完全是凉的。结果就是：我洗到一半发现热水器是坏的。因为是周末，所以周一才给家电保险公司发邮件。保险公司的人服务还是很快的。当天就回邮件说周四来给我们安装新热水器。所以我这个周四就又洗上了热水澡。 | 热水器 | Rèshuǐqì：hot water heater | 冷水...