Basic Mandarin Chinese | Lesson 4 | Etiquette conversation

Learn Mandarin Chinese for free using self-paced audio-visual lessons and interactive practice exercises - CultureAlley - master conversations, grammar, vocabulary and more! This lesson will talk of different professions that people take up such as teacher, lawyer, doctor, engineer, and a few others! We shall then have a simple conversation about them and learn a little bit about Tetraphobia, a fear of the number 4! To study this at your own pace, take quizzes and explore more lessons go to www.culturealley.com. See you at the Alley!

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Learn Mandarin Chinese for free using self-paced audio-visual lessons and interactive practice exercises - CultureAlley - master conversations, grammar, vocabulary and more! This lesson introduces us to the concept of professions, and shows a short conversation between a student and a teacher! We also learn how to say 'no' in sentences, such as " i am not a teacher' or 'i am not a student'! To study this at your own pace, take quizzes and explore more lessons go to www.culturealley.com. See you at the Alley!

Learn Mandarin Chinese for free using self-paced audio-visual lessons and interactive practice exercises - CultureAlley - master conversations, grammar, vocabulary and more! This lesson deals with how numbers and currency is typically used in China! It also covers a simulated market places conversation, covering the important phrase 'how much is it for' with several possible answers! To study this at your own pace, take quizzes and explore more lessons go to www.culturealley.com. See you at the Alley!

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This document is a Hindi language lesson that covers basic greetings and etiquette for introductions. It includes: 1. A conversation as an example introduction between two people, Mark and Jane, where they exchange names and nationalities. 2. Explanations and translations of the sentences used in the conversation, including "Nice to meet you" and its common response "Nice to meet you too". 3. Additional practice conversations and examples to reinforce the greetings and etiquette lessons. 4. Background on postal services in India as a brief cultural reference point. 5. An overview that the next lesson will cover asking and telling names.

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This document contains a Punjabi language lesson on asking and understanding questions about language ability. It includes translations of common questions like "Which languages do you speak?" and "Do you speak English?" as well as responses like "I understood" and "I did not understand." It also provides notes on Punjabi grammar concepts like demonstratives and prepositions. The purpose is to practice asking if someone speaks a language and communicating comprehension level in Punjabi.

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This document is a Hindi language lesson that covers basic interrogatives (question words) and postpositions. It introduces the interrogatives "when", "where", and "who" in Hindi, along with examples of questions and answers using these words. It also provides postpositions like "from", "at", "in", "on", and "of" in Hindi. The document aims to teach learners to have basic conversations in Hindi by translating common questions and responses.

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This document provides a Hindi language lesson about introducing oneself. It includes Hindi translations of common phrases for describing one's name, gender, age, ethnicity, occupation, location, and family members. The lesson breaks down each phrase into subject, verb, and object order and provides audio and practice exercises to reinforce comprehension. Key phrases covered include "My name is Kim" (Merā nāma Kim hai), "I am a girl" (Maiṁ ēka laṛakī hooṁ), "I am 16 years old" (Maiṁ 16 sāla kī hooṁ), "I am from ___" (Maiṁ ___ sē hoo

This document is a Hindi language lesson that teaches basic interrogatives (question words) in Hindi through examples and exercises. It begins with a revision of demonstratives like "this" and "that" in Hindi. Then it introduces the interrogative "what" through example questions and answers. Subsequent sections cover the interrogatives "who", "when", "where" in the same way. The document provides grammar tips on question structure and verb conjugation. It includes exercises to test understanding. At the end it briefly discusses traditional Indian food culture.

This document provides a lesson on basic greetings and responses in Hindi. It begins with an introduction to common greetings like "Namaste" and explains when they are used. Key points covered include translations for "hello", "good morning", "yes", "no" and other common responses. The document also shares cultural context around greetings in India and describes several major festivals celebrated in different parts of the country.

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The document provides a lesson on basic Punjabi for emergencies and going to the doctor. It includes several common phrases translated to Punjabi, such as "There has been an accident here" and "Please help me". It also covers vocabulary for body parts, injuries, appointments. The document emphasizes practicing pronunciation and provides grammar tips for translation.

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This document contains a Punjabi language lesson on asking and giving introductions. It includes: 1. Common interrogatives in Punjabi and their English translations like what, when, where, who, why. 2. Forms of verbs like 'to do' and 'to study' conjugated for different subjects. 3. Examples of asking for introductions in Punjabi translated from English questions like "What is your name?", "Where do you study?" 4. Responses to introduction questions providing personal details like name, occupation, number of siblings etc. in Punjabi. 5. Tips on Punjabi grammar patterns for possession and verbs that don't require 'kar' or

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