User Comments - Purrfecdizzo

Posted on: Minor Changes, Virtual School, and a Lefty in the Studio

I thought I was an elementary learner until I took the tests, and found that I am at newbie level. My abilities are not balanced, as I can handle the elementary levels for speaking, listening and some reading, but I struggle with writing. The tests have shown me that I need to focus more on writing.

Posted on: Wang Wei's Diary: Food and Girls

The information I was looking for was found on the PDF file that accompanies the podcast.

Posted on: Wang Wei's Diary: Food and Girls

Could someone write out, or tell me where I can find what is literally being said for the Chinese portion of the audio review? The speaking is too fast for me to understand.

thanks

Posted on: Counting Coins

Hello everyone,

I have been in China for about two months now, and one skill that I have found myself really needing to use is saying numbers. This is particular when at a street vendor or shopping center. When I ask 'how much' I am typically given a figure in Chinese. At any rate, I just want to say that more lessons that deal with counting, and with numbers in general at the newbie level would be nice.

thanks,

George

Posted on: Introducing Catherine

When contacting you for the upcoming project, what catagory should we select?

thanks

Posted on: Directory Assistance

ok, thanks for the prompt response.

Posted on: Directory Assistance

The audio review seems to be messed up, is there any chance it could get fixed?

thanks.

Posted on: Pinyin Sections 1-2

Hi everyone,

I notice on the pinyin chart that is downloadable from this site, that the 'a' is only functionable for the first tone. When I click on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th tones, I hear nothing. When I click on 1st - 4th tones, I hear the sound for the first tone then silence. I have thus concluded that a is only used in the first tone, but I wanted to comment on this in this thread to be sure. Thanks in advance.

Posted on: Bumming a Smoke

Thanks Connie

Posted on: Bumming a Smoke

Hi Everyone, its has been a while. I am still studying on a daily basis (for the most part). I have a question.

In lesson 'Bumming a Smoke' (#760), the dialogue is:

you3 mei2 you3 yan1?

you3, yao4 huo3 ma5?

yao4, xie4 xie5.

bu4 yong4 xie4.

Could this be used while keeping the meaning intact;

you3 yan1 ma5?

you3, yao4 huo3 yao4?

yao4, xie4 xie5.

bu4 yong4 xie4.

thanks.