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Speak Everyday Chinese Basic
At the cashier: buying groceries, food and other items.
Using Your QR Code To Pay At Breakfast 🆕 (2:00)
When the cashier says, "Put your cellphone here to scan." 🆕 (1:38)
Asking questions in 沪上阿姨 hù shàng ā yí Bubble Tea 🆕 (1:30)
Can you change this into smaller bills?🆕 (1:02)
Ask for one-kuai bills in change! So you can take the bus. (1:08)
Understanding when the cashier says "¥60.7 in change." (0:31)
I scanned their QR code to pay, but the signal reception wasn't good. (0:35)
Alipay, WeChat or Cash? Small money & asking for a bag! (1:31)
Asking a cashier what's inside yoghurt at Paris Baguette. (0:30)
Buying blueberry yoghurt at Paris Baguette. (0:07)
I paid, but am missing two kuai. What did the cashier do? (0:14)
How to ask about a mistake on your bill or receipt. (1:40)
Talking to Didis and Taxis like a pro!
Don't pick up another passenger! (2:14)
"Can you go faster? I'm in a rush." (1:07)
Three ways to say "go straight". (2:38)
Tell your Driver, "I'll show you the way." (1:13)
Ask your Driver to stop quick, so you can grab some food. (1:56)
Driver asks: "Is your pickup location correct?" Three ways. (2:01)
Please stop by the blue traffic sign. (2:07)
Tell your Driver to stop at multiple destinations. (2:31)
How ask why the fare is so expensive? (1:50)
How your driver asks how you're going to pay? (1:15)
Tell your driver how you'll pay. (1:04)
Turn Left & Right - How To Direct Your Driver And More! (1:58)
"Go through the intersection and turn into that little street right up there!" (1:50)
"Why are you taking the long way?" (1:20)
"I'm at the intersection of A and B streets." (0:58)
Tell the taxi driver the location you're waiting at. (1:53)
"I'm at the pickup location. Where are you?" (1:53)
"I'm going downstairs now." (1:36)
How many ways can I say: "DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE!'
"Don't take my picture!" – Margi (0:49)
"Are you sneaking a picture of me?" - Galya (0:55)
"Delete that picture. OK?" – Alicia (0:48)
"10 kuai for a picture!" – Marcela (0:51)
"Have you taken enough pictures yet?" – DJ Shai (0:59)
"Let's take a picture together!" – Nico (0:41)
What To Do When The DiDi Calls.
One way the driver might ask: "Is your pickup location correct?" (0:37)
Driver asks: "Is your location correct?" (3:41)
What to say when the Delivery Driver (Kuaidi) calls!
The Delivery Driver calls. But how do you know who it is? (0:31)
Ask the Delivery Driver to leave the package by your door. (1:04)
Ask the Delivery Driver to come back when you're at home. (0:39)
Tell the Delivery Driver to leave the package with your Security Guard. (0:32)
Ask the Delivery Driver to come back in a little while. (0:46)
Tell the Kuaidi Guy What Floor You Live On 🆕 (0:48)
Tell the delivery guy to speak slower. 🆕 (1:05)
Ask, "Can you deliver my package to my building?" 🆕 (2:14)
Ask, "Can you deliver my package to my residential complex?" 🆕 (1:40)
Have a question about food?
Is this dish enough for two people? (1:28)
Choose Food In A Display Case - Say "the one in front or in back" (2:44)
Can you heat my food up? (3:37)
Ask what's inside a baozi, jiaozi or pastry. (3:11)
Ordering Takeout Over The Phone 😱🆕 (1:33)
Order Food Stress Free - Three Must-Have Phrases 🆕 (1:01)
Ordering at Starbucks.
Ask for a blueberry muffin. (0:42)
Order a signature hot chocolate with whipped cream. (0:40)
Order a warmed-up chocolate muffin. (0:55)
Everyday life in China.
Complaining In Chinese 🆕 (1:02)
Chinese Bank names. (1:54)
Phone dies? Ask, "Do you have a charger?" (1:19)
Ask to get someone's WeChat ID! (2:12)
Starting Chinese Small Talk In The Elevator (3:29)
Entering a restaurant – what you need to do before getting seated.
What is the restaurant routine? (1:05)
Welcome to our restaurant! (0:52)
Eat here or to go? (0:52)
Can we have a private room? (1:52)
How many guests? (2:04)
How to count to 10. (1:32)
两 (liǎng) people instead of 二 (èr) people. (1:22)
Where's the bathroom? (1:44)
Calling for the server. (1:02)
What is the ordering routine? Know what to expect when requesting food and how to respond.
Asking for a picture menu. (2:29)
Ask "Can you write it down for me?" (2:05)
Point and say 'this' and 'that'. (2:05)
How to say how many you want of something. (1:18)
When your server asks, "What would you like to drink?" (1:56)
How to order drinks (When your server forgets to ask). (1:41)
Your server asks, "Do you need anything else?" (1:55)
Unexpected Obstacles. Something getting between you and your food? Let's solve together.
There's no silverware on the table! Let's learn common silverware. (3:16)
Can I get some silverware? (1:41)
No rice yet? Ask for it ... Repeatedly! (1:37)
My dish didn't come. What now?? (2:12)
Soup at the end of the meal? That was unexpected! (1:36)
It's time to leave. Wrap the meal up, pay and exit the restaurant gracefully!
How to say "I want this to-go." (0:53)
Two ways to ask for the bill. (1:22)
Inspect your receipt – just in case. (1:21)
Need to expense the meal? Get an invoice! (1:23)
Exchanging pleasantries as you exit the restaurant. (1:39)
Communicating more clearly what you want in a restaurant.
I want / don't want this. (1:27)
A second way to ask "Do you have?" (1:44)
I'd like one – confirming what you want – the Chinese way. (1:28)
Can I have another one? (1:45)
Want free refills? (2:05)
Learn the most common Chinese food counting words (3:52)
Don't ask what your server recommends! (1:50)
Narrow down your choice of dishes by flavor. (2:18)
How to ask if something is spicy? (2:15)
How to say – and read – the different cooking methods. (3:06)
How to say different meats, tofu, and seafood. (2:45)
How to say you're allergic to something. (4:07)
I'm a vegetarian. (3:08)
No bones please.
No MSG please.
My recommended Chinese dishes. (4:55)
Drink names in Chinese. (4:02)
Sauces and salad dressing. (2:59)
Soup at the end of the meal? That was unexpected!
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