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ID: 0950 Newbie
Don't be put off by that cage contraption. Think about it... a man trapped in a metal cage. What better language partner could there be than one that can't escape? Listen to this podcast and learn how to chew the fat with that paunchy driver who is so bored he's even willing feign listening to your attempts at Chinese. Make friends with the eyes in the rear view mirror and remember traffic jams are a blessing in disguise.
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SIMPLIFIED PINYIN ENGLISH  
you
第一次 dì yī cì the first time
lái to come
中国 Zhōngguó China
你第一次来中国吗?
nǐ dì yī cì lái Zhōngguó ma ?
Is this your first time to China?
对。
duì 。
Yes.
来工作?来学习?
lái gōngzuò ?lái xuéxí ?
Did you come for work? Or to study?
来玩儿。
lái wánr 。
I'm here for fun.
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