Series Information

Real Chinese
Languages Other Than English
lower secondary
middle secondary
upper secondary
Duration: 15 mins
A ten part series introducing Chinese language, culture and way of life
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Monday
16 June 10.45am |
01. Being Chinese, Speaking Chinese
See how children learn to speak and write the language, and how the Chinese follow ancient beliefs to celebrate their national identity. |
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Monday
23 June 10.45am |
02. Home and Family
Learn how western values and trends are starting to influence Chinese views |
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Monday
21 July 10.45am |
03. Education and Jobs
Examines life on the university campus in Beijing |
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Monday
28 July 10.45am |
04. Drinking and Socialising
Cafe society is on the rise. In this episode we learn how to oder drinks 'Chinese-style'. |
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Monday
4 August 10.45am |
05. Food and Restaurants
This program showcasees the diverse foods in Chinese cuisine and looks at how to order food |
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Monday
11 August 10.45am |
06. Buying and Selling
We look at Beijing's addiction to shopping and learn how to browse and buy 'Chinese style' |
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Monday
18 August 10.45am |
07. Exploring History
Explores both the old and new sides of Beijing |
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Monday
25 August 10.45am |
08. Travel and Transport
What are the best ways to travel around China - taxi, coach or train? Features the Great Wall of China |
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Monday
1 September 10.45am |
09. Leisure and Sport
This program looks at how to book a holiday and the best in leisure activities |
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Monday
8 September 10.45am |
10. Entertainment and Celebrations
See how the Chinese celebrate New Year, and learn how to buy tickets for a night out |
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Monday
15 September 10.45am |
01. Being Chinese, Speaking Chinese (Repeat)
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Monday
22 September 10.45am |
02. Home and Family (Repeat)
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Monday
13 October 10.45am |
03. Education and Jobs (Repeat)
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Monday
20 October 10.45am |
04. Drinking and Socialising (Repeat)
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Monday
27 October 10.45am |
05. Food and Restaurants (Repeat)
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Monday
3 November 10.45am |
06. Buying and Selling (Repeat)
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Monday
10 November 10.45am |
07. Exploring History (Repeat)
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Monday
17 November 10.45am |
08. Travel and Transport (Repeat)
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Monday
24 November 10.45am |
09. Leisure and Sport (Repeat)
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Monday
1 December 10.45am |
10. Entertainment and Celebrations (Repeat)
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