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Posted on: Do you have...?
April 13, 2008 at 6:48 PM

I have noticed that quality control in the expansion section has been a small issue for me lately. Particularly pinyin phrase and English pronunciations are absent. Overload?

Posted on: Tomb Sweeping Day
April 6, 2008 at 12:32 PM

So, Cassie, what does the poem say? It would be interesting to know.

Posted on: April Fool's
April 3, 2008 at 12:05 PM

Nice to hear Eric the Edge in one of the tags for the show. By the way, no one is using my account. I paid for it Damn It! And, he said jokingly, "No one will." On the other hand I do log in a work and find that the connection there is much slower.

Posted on: Hot Soup
February 20, 2008 at 7:34 AM

Actually, John, Ken brings an element...oh never mind.

Posted on: I Have Class
February 16, 2008 at 9:20 PM

Pretty good lesson, but it needs some POP!

Posted on: The Second Tone
January 29, 2008 at 2:05 PM

I am certainly no expert and still struggle with the tones. However, here is what I have gained so far. First tone: "soft" Second tone: question Third tone: roller coaster )easiest one for me...wavering comes naturally. :) Fourth Tone: Easy also: angry. Damn! Shit! That's it.

Posted on: Cold from Biking
January 25, 2008 at 8:23 PM

One more comment: the dialogue presented in the Premium section is at a more appropriate pace for learning. But, if you are really serious about learning the Chinese language, it is my opinion only, that you need to be a Premium member. No, I am not receiving a commission from CPod, but this is how I truly feel. You will see and feel the difference. Try the seven day trial and then it is quite easy to quit after that time period. I trust CPod. It is a real business. Unlike other online enterprises. Yes, with some you have to be very careful.

Posted on: Cold from Biking
January 25, 2008 at 8:11 PM

Hello evelyne from France. You may want to revisit the Newbie lessons and notice how the pace of the presentation is delivered there. Also, I checked the Expansion section of the lesson and the pace is quite understandable for me. Now, I am slow to hear and the presentation of the Expansion section allows the words to be heard quite clearly. It does take time to develope one's ear for the language. Be patient. Have you considered becoming a Premium member. It is well worth the money. I must say it is a bargan. Take the seven day free trial and listen to the pace of the presentation. I think you will find it compelling.

Posted on: Cold from Biking
January 25, 2008 at 8:05 PM

Thank you andrewm for including the pinyin for those of us who are not character oriented and probably never will be. I must say that most elementaries or ele's are not familiar with characters. It is helpful to glean from your experience through communication in Pinyin which otherwise would be lost to those of us who are character deficient. :)

Posted on: Cold from Biking
January 25, 2008 at 8:02 PM

By the way, the pacing of the Newbie and Elementary lessons is just great. I can reproduce the sentences quite well. When I read, my Chinese friends now understand me and tell me when I speak more slowlly, they understand me better. So, I am gratified by my progress. I am able to hear those beautiful "lexical chunks" and patterns Ken talks about. New learners listening skills are not up to speed to those who are fluent or advanced in their Chinese proficiency. So, therefore, it seems to me it is quite appropriate to allow the music of the language to be heard.