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Measure words for Verb Part 1
In this video, we discuss the patterns and variations using 次、遍、下、趟
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Answers for the final challenge:
我看了四遍这个电影。
她上个星期看了两次医生。
妈妈去过日本两次。
Chinese Sentence Structure
Chinese sentence structure is very different from English. A lot of students are confused by how to properly put words together. In this video, we are going to talk about how to build a statement and a question properly in Chinese.
I will go more in depth into other types of questions such as "yes or no", "A or B", or "how and why" in the future videos.
比较 comparison in Chinese
In this video, we are going to talk about how to properly use the patterns for making a comparison in Chinese:
A 比 B + adj.
A 跟 B 一样 + adj.
The different "OR"s: 或者 vs 还是
In this video, we are going to talk about how to properly use the word "OR" in Chinese:
或者 is for statements
还是 is for questions
To be or not to be (是不是) and what 90% of students do wrong
In this video, we are going to talk about how to use the word 是 (to be) properly in Chinese.
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Answers for the video questions:
他很兴奋。 (He is excited.)
那是兔子。 (That is a rabbit.)
这是你的车吗? (Is this your car?)
use 把 (ba) to emphasize the verb
In this video, we are going to look in the 把(ba) structure in Chinese:
A 把 B + Verb
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Answers for the video questions:
我把公文包打开了。
他们把书带到图书馆去了。
我的朋友把生日礼物寄给我了。
Five Basic Chinese Tenses （时态）
The way Chinese tenses are expressed are quite different. In this video, we are going to talk about the underlying patterns of the 5 basic Chinese tenses and their signaling characters.
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Answers for the video questions:
她上个星期去了中国。
她（以前）没去过日本。
她今天要去加拿大。
她在等她的飞机。
她的猫不喜欢旅行。
Introduce Names (姓 and 叫)
In this video, we are going to talk about how to properly use the word 姓 and 叫 to state one's surname and first name.
de's (的，地，得) as "structural particles"
In this video, we are going to look in the three de's (的，地，得) in Chinese, and how they are used as "structural particles". We will also do a brief review of the "adjective clauses" and "Verb Object Compound"
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Answers for the video questions:
我的妈妈不喜欢他的猫弹的音乐。
他的猫弹键盘弹得很好！
绿色的乌龟走路走得很慢。
before and after 以前 & 以后
In this video, we are going to look into the usage of 以前 and 以后
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Answers for the video questions:
以前，我没去过纽约。
我们去加州以前会和客户谈一谈。
我骑自行车去工作以后给你打电话。
All / Both (都）
In this video, we are going to look into the proper expression of all / both in Chinese.
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Answers for the video questions:
我看所有的电视。/ 我电视都看。
他喜欢所有的车。/他车都喜欢。
所有这些书都是我的。
Verb Complements (见，完，到，错）
In this video, we are going to look into the usage of verb complements
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Answers for the video questions:
我听见了树上的鸟。
我买到了音乐会的票！
我去错了商店。
Measure Words
In this video, we look into the basics of Chinese measure words. We further discuss the logic behind the usage of them.
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Answers for the video questions:
昨天晚上下了一场雨。
我有两个医生朋友。
我们买了一棵漂亮的圣诞树。
The Mystery of 给 as a Conjunction
In this video, we are going to look into the way Chinese use 给 as a conjunction word. Furthermore, we will discuss how to correctly use "to / for" in Chinese.
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Answers for the video questions:
我为我的朋友开了一个派对。
他给他的女朋友送了一些花。
我给你做了一个蛋糕！
Use 被 to express the Passive Voice
In this video, we are going to look into how to express passive voice in Chinese and mainly focus on the patterns involving 被.
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Answers for the video questions:
咖啡馆被打扫干净了。
礼物被妈妈包好了。
文件被你的同事拿走了。
Duration of actions
In this video, we are going to look into how to say "someone did something for a period of time" and "someone hasn't done something for a period of time".
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Answers for the video questions:
我工作了十个小时（了）。
我们一个月没去过公园了。
他游泳游了三十分钟了。
时候 (shihou) VS 时间 (shijian)
In this video, we are going to look at two different ways of saying "time" in Chinese -- 时候 VS 时间 and examine how they are different.
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Answers for the video questions:
你今天有时间去买菜吗？
我的猫坐在袋子里的时候很高兴。
我有的时候喜欢骑自行车。
就 (jiu) - (Part 1 - Adverb)
In this video, we are going to look at a simpler framework to understand 就 (jiu). The video will introduce about 11 patterns in which we use 就 as the adverb.
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Answers for the video questions:
我一做完饭就打扫厨房。
你想玩就玩吧！
这就是我的爸爸！假如我想玩，他就跟我玩。
就 (jiu) - (Part 2 - Adverb)
In this video, we are going to look at a 就 (jiu) as an adverb to express "earliness" or "quickness". We will also compare 就……了 with 才.
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Answers for the video questions:
他平常六点下班，可是今天四点就走了。
他们就要结婚了！
我早就去过澳大利亚了！
就 (jiu) - (Part 3 - Conjunction)
In this video, we are going to look at 就 (jiu) as a conjunction. The video will introduce 3 patterns including 就算……也……”, “就连……也/都”, and “就是……也".
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Answers for the video questions:
就算天气很好，我们也不应该出去。
在这儿所有的船里，就他的最好看。
就连我也不喜欢划船。
就 (jiu) - (Part 4 - Preposition)
We are going to look at 就 (jiu) as a preposition to limit the scope of the topic. The video will introduce patterns including “就事论事”, “就地”, "就近", and "就此".
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Answers for the video questions:
就现在而言，我们还不能回办公室。
我得就近找一个厕所。
你能就明天的考试帮我们复习一下吗？
就 (jiu) - (Part 5 - Verb & Noun)
we are going to look at 就 (jiu) as a verb and a noun. The video will introduce many advanced level 就 phrases that only the most dedicated students will master. ;-)
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Answers for the final challenge:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVG9fMZPaBFqM8HR98KehEhwgLPMEDWI5p1PJIjCdCQ/edit?usp=sharing
着 (zhe)
We are going to look into the common usages of the pattern of "Verb + 着 (zhe)" in Chinese. We will explore how it is used to describe the progression of actions, the environment, and the state of being.
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Answers for the final challenge:
妈妈站着说。
他坐着玩电脑游戏。
房间里放着音乐。
碗里放着水果。
定语从句 Chinese Adjective Clause
we are going to discuss the way Chinese builds an adjective clause. We will start by examining the English adjective clause, then compare it to the Chinese equivalent.
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Answers for the final challenge:
我妹妹(姐姐)上个星期加入的合唱团在唱大家都喜欢的歌。
她今天晚上邀请了她的打美式足球的朋友来吃晚饭。
纽约是一个每年有很多人去的城市。
是……的 (shi...de)
In this video, we will discuss the usage of the 是……的 (shi...de) pattern in Chinese for emphasis, and more.
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Answers for the final challenge:
我去年是在这个酒吧里过生日的。
你是什么时候买这些气球的？
我是星期一在网上和朋友聊天的。
Even 1 (连……都……VS 甚至)
In this video, we will discuss the usage of the 连……都…… and 甚至 patterns in Chinese to express "even".
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Answers for the final challenge:
连警察都(or也)不喜欢那个甜甜圈。
我连那个饭店都没去过。
我想念我的叔叔、阿姨、他们的孩子、甚至是他们难吃的菜。
Even 2 (Not Even One...)
In this video, we will discuss the usage of the pattern of "(连) 一 Measure Word……都…… " to express "Not even one..".
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Answers for the final challenge:
这些地方，我（连）一个都没去过。
什么？ 你的功课（连）一个都没做完?
他昨天很忙。我的短信，他（连）一条都没回。
Question Word + 都 (part 1)
In this video, we will discuss the usage of the pattern of "question word + 都…… " to express "Every / Any Noun ...".
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Answers for the final challenge:
他什么都不想玩。
我哪儿都找不到我的电话。
谁都喜欢那个老师的历史课。
Question Word + 都 (part 2)
In this video, we will continue to discuss the usage of the pattern of "question word + 都…… ", especially with 哪 and 怎么.
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Answers for the final challenge:
那些车他哪辆都不想买。
我怎么都看不懂这张图。
猫哪种水果都不吃。（猫什么水果都不吃。）
Directional Complements (part 1)
In this video, we will discuss the basic use of Directional Complements in Chinese.
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Answers for the final challenge:
那些老人跑过来了。
她开车去了办公室。
我的风筝飞上天去了。
Directional Complements (part 2)
In this video, we will discuss some advanced uses of Directional Complements in Chinese.
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Answers for the final challenge:
她昨天把文件拿来了。
请把我的自行车骑回我家去/来。
我一会儿就把你的钥匙丢下去/来。
Reduplication in Chinese 叠词 (part 1)
In this video, we will discuss some basic uses of Reduplication in Chinese.
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Answers for the final challenge:
她带她的狗出去走走。
奶奶/外婆喜欢在安安静静的下午看书。
他天天都喝咖啡。
Reduplication in Chinese 叠词 (part 2)
In this video, we will discuss some advanced uses of Reduplication in Chinese.
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Answers for the final challenge:
学生们在安安静静地听老师讲故事。
我公司的男生个个都很帅。
我真想去海边轻松轻松。
Special use of the connector 得
In this video, we will discuss the way we use 得 to connect adj. / verb with degree or results
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Answers for the final challenge:
天上的星星多得数不清（or 多得不得了）。
他高兴得把她抱了起来。
这个巧克力好吃得我停不下来。
可能补语 Potential Complements
In this video, we will discuss the way we use Potential Complements: (Verb+得+Complement) & (Verb+不+Complement)
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Answers for the final challenge:
你找得到我的钥匙吗？
这个箱子太重了。我抬不起来。
我喝不完这些咖啡。
Comparing 再/又/多/少+Verb
In this video, we will compare the ways we use 再/又/多/少+Verb+一+ Measure Word + Object.
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Answers for the final challenge:
请再给我们唱一首歌。
昨天的考试，我少做一道题。
你每天要早起，少喝一点儿酒吧。
Top 5 ways to use Verb + 起来 (qi lai)
In this video, we discuss the top 5 ways 起来 (qi lai) is used as a verb complement. The meaning varies quite a lot.
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Answers for the final challenge:
请把这件礼物包起来。
这个月我的工作忙起来了。
你家看起来真干净。
(方位) Locations and directions
In this video, we discuss the common patterns used in Chinese to describe locations and directions in Chinese.
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Answers for the final challenge:
我在山的前面。
今天我们往东开。
球在他的手里。
只 (Zhi) Patterns
In this video, we discuss the common patterns used in Chinese involving the character 只.
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Answers for the final challenge:
我的车坏了，今天我只好做热气球去上班。
弟弟只要去商店就买糖果。
只有在山里，我才觉得放松。
才 (cai) as an Adverb and a Verb
In this video, we discuss the common patterns used in Chinese involving the adverb and verb 才.
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Answers for the final challenge:
她20岁才开始画画儿。
那不是我最喜欢的糖果店，这家才是。
他们今天才骑了2英里的自行车。
才 (cai) as a Noun
In this video, we discuss the common patterns used in Chinese involving the noun 才.
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Answers for the final challenge:
大家都觉得他是一个运动天才。
我的妹妹刚才在那个店买了冰激凌。
那个公共汽车下午2点才到。
4 ways to use 对 (cai) as a Preposition
In this video, we discuss the four common patterns used in Chinese involving the preposition 对.
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Answers for the final challenge:
这个视频对我们的课很有帮助。
医生对我的健康很满意。
对（于）我来说，假期是放松的时间。
4 ways to use 为 (wei) as a Preposition
In this video, we discuss the four common patterns used in Chinese involving the preposition 为.
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Answers for the final challenge:
那位教授在为学生们做演讲。
为了夏天旅行，他在努力存钱。
全国都在为他喝彩。
有 Part 1
In this video, we discuss how to use the verb 有 and its negation 没有.
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Answers for the final challenge:
这里没有咖啡！
我有三个咖啡杯。
我的女儿没有去过唱片店。
有 Part 2
In this video, we discuss three common patterns used in Chinese involving 有.
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Answers for the final challenge:
我爱我所有的学生。
今天鼓手有一点晚。
这家店里有的衣服很好看。
有 Part 3
In this video, we discuss five advanced patterns used in Chinese involving 有.
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Answers for the final challenge:
她对旅行很有兴趣。
他的工作跟音乐有关。
医生给了我一些药。还有他告诉我要多运动。
越 Part 1 - 越来越
In this video, we discuss Dos and Don'ts while using 越来越.
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Answers for the final challenge:
我们的工作越来越忙了。
他们跑得越来越快了。
我们的照片越来越多了。
越 Part 2 - 越……越……
In this video, we discuss Dos and Don'ts while using 越……越…….
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Answers for the final challenge:
公园里的花越长越漂亮了。
他游泳游得越多, 就游得越快。
我越吃越喜欢。