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In this episode: review all the key language points from module 3, and listen to a contextual dialogue about James, Guangxiang, and Li Jing’s dreams.

In this episode: learn to use the 比(bǐ), 没有(méiyǒu), and 和…一样(hé…yíyàng) to form comparative sentences; learn to count the occurrences of actions with action measure words; and listen to a contextual dialogue about Li Jing’s plans to start up her own company.

In this episode: learn to use the 是…的(shì…de) construction to give details of a past event or action; learn to use 前(qián, ago) and 后(hòu, later) to talk about points in time; and listen to a contextual dialogue about Li Jing’s previous work experience, and why she decided to stop working.

In this episode: learn to form sentences with the complement of result; and listen to a contextual dialogue about education options for Chinese children.

In this episode: learn to form sentences with the complement of manners; learn to use the 对…来说(duì…láishuō) construction to refer to the person(s) offering an opinion; and listen to a contextual dialogue about marriage.

In this episode: learn to use the particle 过(guò) to talk about past experiences; use the adverb 最好(zuìhǎo) to offer suggestions, and talk about wishes; learn the 虽然(suīrán)…但是(dànshì) pair of conjunctions; and listen to a contextual dialogue about hiring and training.

In this episode: learn a nuanced application of 了(le) to describe how long an action has lasted; talk about age; learn to form “if … then” sentences with the “…的话(de huà), 就(jiù)” construction; use consecutive numbers to approximate a number; and listen to a contextual dialogue talking about tertiary education.

In this episode: learn to use 会(huì) to talk about future possibilities; talk about things that will happen soon with the 要(yào)…了(le) construction; learn a nuanced use of 了(le) to express a future sequence of actions; and listen to a contextual dialogue about fun things to do in and around Shanghai.

In this episode: learn to use the perfect aspect particle 了(le) to talk about actions that have occurred or are completed; talk about things you “have to do” or “must do” with 得(děi); form rhetorical questions with the 不是(búshì)…吗(ma) construction; listen to a contextual dialogue where James talks about his trip to Beijing.

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In this episode, we learn: the use of the change aspect particle 了(le); to form commands, including negative commands using 别(bié); the adverb 已经(yǐjīng); and through a contextual dialogue where James pays a visit to Guanxiang and Li Jing.

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In this year of the goat special podcast, you will learn some common and useful well wishes that you can use to greet your Chinese friends and family over the next 15 days of Chinese New Year.

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In this episode: review all the key grammar points from module 2; learn to use the replication of verbs to convey the casualness of actions; learn to use 什么时候(shénme shíhòu); learn to use the adverb 就(jiù) in various situations; and learn new useful vocabulary and phrases.

In this episode: learn the numbers for 100 to 999; form sentences involving prices in RMB; learnt to use the adverb 最(zuì); learn to use the verb 觉得(juéde).

In this episode: form useful noun phrases from adjectives and verbs using 的(de); learn the basic colors; learn basic vocabulary related to clothing;  learn basic vocabulary related to food; and use 比较(bǐjiào) to form “-er” comparatives.

In this episode: talk about what you “want” with 要(yào); learn to ask for things in a restaurant; talk about permitted activities using 可以(kěyǐ); and learn the third use of the modal particle 吧(ba).

In this episode: talk about what you “know how to do” with 会(huì); talk about things that “can” happen using 能(néng) and 可以(kěyǐ); learn to use “should” or 应该(yīnggāi); learn the conjunction 所以(suǒyǐ); and learn the construction 太(tài)…了(le).