on the 31th of August, AOE conducted a livestream session on Youtube with the topic "Tv progerams for learning Chinese"

In this session, Tom discussed and recommended several Tv programs for Chinese learners to watch, which would help them improve their listening skills.

Peppa Pig 小猪佩奇 learn basic Chinese find it on Youtube

爸爸去哪儿 children are confused by adult words explain words in simple ways

Chef nic travel in China to make delicious dishes

Office Girls a girl who wants to buy her house

This group of people

Children’s animations big-headed kid and small-headed father: family topics

Choir of Chinese poems: Chinese poems, standard mandarin, beautiful scenes

Intermediate: home with kids, Beijing accent, natural speech, daily expressions

A bite of China food, eating, and cooking, slow speech, variety of adjectives, formal context

Day and night, crime drama, police show

Jinxing show social trends, funny and critical

Informal talks: culture discussions, share their opinions in mandarin. Representatives from different countries, thought-provoking

Learn most authentic expressions

Auxiliary words. Translation is not word by word. Try to turn off the subtitles and practice better.

Switch the subtitles to Mandarin Chinese. Note taking app.

Day and Night day and night chasing criminals. Top suspense shows in Chinese. Genius detective. Working in the dark. Solves murder cases. Fugitive brother is innocent. 儿话音。快点 快点儿。 Standard mandarin is based off of the Beijing dialect.

Chosen came out in 2013. 杀无赦. kill all sydney Australia along with the instructions

Mandarin speaking is very clear and standard tiny little bit Taiwanese accent.

Teen comedy take my brother away life of a high school girl. Mandarin spoken is standard and clear. Useful phrases.

Word Party: made for babies and toddlers for babies to learn to talk. Introduce colors. Introduce Chinese as a new language.

Happy Chinese. Resonate with Chinese learning. Entertainment and learning. Experience real life dialogue.

Xiyangyang. Ease learners into Mandarin. Delightful way to choose Mandarin.

Where is daddy going?

非诚勿扰 Chinese version of take me out

Victim’s game. Thrills, suspense, language expense.

Faded to love you. Plethora of vocabulary and expressions

If not sincere, don’t disturb. Chinese version of if you are the one in Australia and the perfect match in Malaysia. The show was hosted by Meng Fei. Meng Fei is a baldy man. Broadcast by Jiangsu Television and taped in Nanjing. Aired twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays until December 2014. Starting from January 2018 onwards, it airs on Saturday nights at 8:30pm.

Highest rated shows in Jiangsu province. Widely distributed online. Viewed internationally over the Internet and satellite television. 343 episodes. Unique approach to dating and conversations are humorous with friendly insults. If you are the one engages more with larger socioeconomic issues

24 girls standing in one line, each atop a podium with a light hanging over their head. The boy will secretly choose one of the girls as his first date.

Home with kids use child actors as main roles. 365-half hour episodes live happily in a flat in modern Beijing. Stories evolved around the family member’s encounters to various issues in life and their attempts to cope/solve them.

Combination of two divorced families. Liu mei is a nurse with her son, and xia donghai is a writer with his daughter and son.

Xia Donghai is child-friendly, kind, and easygoing. He shows tolerance and signs of equality towards his children due to him having received American education. Editor of children’s magazine.

Liumei is the director of nurses at a hospital. She adopts traditional ways of education. She demonstrates stronger preference to Xiaxue, due to her outstanding marks at school and many talents. She inflicts corporal punishment on her misbehaving children, in particular her own son.

Viewing group is wider than expected. 100 episodes and each one lasting 25 minutes.

Liuxing is poor academically and also pretty naughty. He is sporty, chivalrous, and filled with ideas and advice for others.

Xia xue is good academically, and is wiling to teach her two little brothers how to behave. She is a typical smart girl with excellent grades at school. Albeit somewhat slightly arrogant, she is the creator of more advanced issues for her family parents. She distrusts her mum in the first episode. And in the third episode, she was depressed for not scoring enough mark for Tsinghua University.

Xiayu was born in America and moved to Beijing with his father. He can speak very good English and has knowledge of many American customs. Due to cultural shock, he makes lots of funny language and cultural mistakes. He boasts himself as the handsome little overseas Chinese.

A bite of China(China on the tongue tip) is a Chinese documentary TV series history and traditions of food, dining, and cooking in China. It quickly gained high ratings and widespread popularity. The seven-episode documentary series introduces the history and story behind foods of various kinds in more than 60 locations across mainland China, Macau, and Hong Kong. It introduces Chinese food culture to those unfamiliar with local cuisines. Notable chefs such as Shen Hongfei and Chua Lam were consultants on the project. The second season of a bite of China, consisting of seven episodes, aired from 18 April to 6 June 2014. The third season was aired from 19 to 26 Februrary 2018, during the Chinese New Year holiday.

The grilled Matsutake. It’s a special type of Chinese mushroom grown on the Tibetan plateau.

Rice noodle in snail soup. 螺蛳粉

Deep fried lotus sandwich 炸藕夹

Dumplings 饺子

Tofu 豆腐

Mapo tofu 麻婆豆腐

Spicy hotpot 麻辣火锅

Xinjiang Naan 馕

YouTube Script:

Chinese is a fascinating language to learn. There are different characters and phrases with extremely interesting meanings and also lots of historical stories to learn about. And there are also multiple festivals and holidays celebrated by the Chinese speaking population. Today, we will talk about three interesting Chinese TV shows that will not help you improve your Mandarin skills but also teach you about Chinese culture and society.

The first show I want to introduce is called “if not sincere, don’t disturb”. The Chinese dating show was modeled after the American dating show take me out, the Australian equivalent if you are the one, and the Malaysian show the perfect match. The show was hosted by a baldy man called Meng Fei and was broadcast by the Jiangsu Television Center on a weekly basis. And it is viewed internationally both online and on the Television. During the show, one man shows up on stage facing 24 different single women, from different walks of life. The man will be given a chance to show his self-introduction video so that the 24 women will be given a chance to know the man. The man will also be allowed to choose his secret crush, who can either accept or refuse him. And as his self-introduction video gets played, the women on stage may still knock the red light button on the podium to declare they are not interested in the guy, after which they will offer the reasons for the rejection. And for the girls who have not shut their lights off, the girls can ask him questions or vice versa so that they can understand each other better. And if a girl finds him unattractive through the conversation, she can switch the light off for him. And this is a very good show not only to learn about words and phrases related to dating, love and marriage, but you will also get to understand the mindset of Chinese boys and girls in choosing partners. And the participants in this show come from different parts of China, so you will be hearing accents from all different parts of China. So if you are trying to find a Chinese girlfriend/boyfriend, this show is highly rated because you can really know what people expect in a relationship/marriage.

The second show I want to introduce is a TV series called home with kids. Although it was first aired in 2006, its popularity still remains today and many non-Chinese speakers still used this TV series to improve their Mandarin skills. The actors spoke in Beijing dialect, and used lots of 儿字音 which is like tongue twisting in their conversations. The three seasons depicted the life of a typical Beijing family, that was merged by two families that had undergone divorce. The mother in the series the mum LiuMei had a naughty boy called Liuxing, and the father Xiaodonghai had a daughter called Xiaxue, and a son called Xiayu. And together the five of them formed a family and had undergone periods of happiness and conflict. The mother Liumei is the director of nurses at a local Beijing hospital. She has a very tough personality, and shows stronger preference towards traditional ways of education. At home, she demonstrates stronger preference to Xiaxue because she has shown extraordinary talents in many different skills and also performs very well in school, and often inflicts corporal punishment on his mischievous boy Liuxing. The father Xiadonghai is a writer who has received American education and has a more liberal mindset. He is easygoing and child-friendly, and always loves to negotiate on equal basis with his children. And Liuxing is the naughty boy at home. He performs poorly at school, but he is extremely sporty, chivalrous, and creative. His biological mum Liumei dislikes him strongly because of his naughty behaviors at home. And Xiaxue is an excellent girl in both of her parents’ eyes. She is good at school and teaches her two little brothers how to behave. And she suffered from severe depression for not scoring enough mark for the Tsinghua University. Another young boy called Xiayu moved to Beijing with his father at a very young age. He speaks the perfect American English, but due to his poor Chinese skills, he often makes funny cultural/language mistakes. He often brags himself as the handsome little overseas Chinese. By watching this show, you can learn standard Beijing tones and commonly used slang in Beijinger’s daily lives. And you will also get to learn some intricate family and educational problems in China. The show is fun yet satirical and plain yet insightful. And it is also strongly recommended.

And the third show I want to introduce today is called the bite of China. It is a TV documentary series talking about the history and traditions of Chinese food and dining. The show takes us to 60 different locations all over China, and not only does it talk about the local cuisines themselves, but also talks about other aspects of the town related to the cuisines, such as the weather, the agriculture, the history, and the local customs, all of which have contributed to the food making process. Notable chefs such as Shen Hongfei were also consultants on this project.Now let’s talk about some of the delicious food that were introduced in the program throughout the different episodes. Matsutake, which is a Chinese style mushroom called 松茸, was the first delicacy to be introduced in the program. The mushroom is unique in China, and has won accolades from all over the world. It is grown on the Tibetan plateau where the air is clean, the oxygen is sparse, and the temperature is low-year round. And in order to be kept fresh, it must be stored under extremely low temperature. And the show takes us to a tiny little village in Yunnan province with Tibetan cultural identity the Matsutake is grilled around the fire. The rice noodle snail soup, called 螺蛳粉 in Chinese, is also a popular dish. It is a popular fast food that people eat for lunch and dinner, and is commonly sold by street vendors all over China. Although some people dislike its taste, the food has offered lots of convenience to young people with a rapid pace of life. Another extremely famous dish is called dumplings 饺子. It is widely seen from all over the world. There can be many different stuffing inside the dumpling, such as pork, beef, mutton, chives, and shrimp, and is commonly seen on the dining tables of Chinese homes and families. The food first originated in northern China, but has become a common delicacy among the Chinese population. And another interesting dish introduced in the program is called Naan 馕. It is a big pie that is grilled at Xinjiang BBQ grills, and some people joke that you can even hang the pie around your neck. The food originated in Xinjiang Autunomous Prefecture, and has become a must-order dish when people go out for Xinjiang BBQ. And Xinjiang is a mysterious place in China, surrounded by dessert, but it also has an amazing food culture.

So guys, Chinese culture is extremely fascinating. If you want to learn Chinese, or learn about Chinese culture, we have various programs that can meet your needs. Our instructors are fully professional, and they can teach you according to your level. The classes are fun and interactive, and are based off of topics pertaining to everyday life. So if you want to get a deeper insight into either the language or the society, start learning with us today!

Livestreaming Script:

Chinese is a fascinating language(like we mentioned in the previous videos/livestreaming). And Chinese culture is also fascinating to explore. You can learn both at the same time. If you learn the language better, you can understand its culture better. By deepening your understanding of the local culture and customs, you can also learn the language.

There are different ways that you can improve your Chinese skills: talking to a Chinese language partner, watching some movies, listening to podcast, reading Chinese books.

Today, we will talk about the Chinese TV programs that you can watch to improve your Chinese skills and increase your understanding of Chinese culture and society.

Where can you find them?

Many TV shows have been recorded and uploaded onto English social media channels, such as YouTube and Facebook. On Youtube, you can find these programs by typing in key words. On Facebook, try to search for the accounts first and when you click in the accounts, you will find the videos.

If you are simply a beginner in learning Chinese, I’d highly recommend watching cartoons and kid entertainment shows. Interesting shows include the Peppa Pig, Dora, and the Haier brothers. Some of these shows are foreign shows translated into Chinese language. They will teach you the basic Chinese pinyin, and pronunciation and help you grasp the basic words and expressions, such as colors, feelings, and locations.

If you are intermediate-advanced, it becomes more fun and you can start watching some TV programs with a specific topic.

The first show i want to recommend is “if not sincere, don’t disturb.” The show is modeled after the American TV program “take me out”. In the show, 1 single Chinese man will be paired with 24 single Chinese women. The man will play his self-introduction video for the 24 women to decide if they like him/her, and girls who don’t like him will knock the red light button. And questions will be asked so that the boy get to know the girls better and vice versa. During this show, you will learn about the dating mentality in China, and also learn how to discuss dating issues in complicated Chinese terms. The show was broadcast by Jiangsu TV channel, and is widely seen all over China.

The second show that is highly recommended is called home with kids 家有儿女. The show evolved around a Beijing family that is merged by two divorced families. Liuxia with his son Liuxing, met Xiadonghai with his daughter Xiaxue, and his son Xiayu. Talk about their personalities. Liuxia is a tough women, with a strong personality. Liuxing is a naughty boy. He is an underachiever at school but extremely sporty and chivalrous. His biological mum dislikes him a lot. Xiadonghai is a child-friendly, easygoing, and negotiable person, and he treats the kids nicely. Xiaxue is a hardworking girl at school. She teaches her two little brothers to study hard and behave. She also has many other good talents. And Xiayu was born in America and spoke the standard American English. Due to his lack of understanding of Chinese language, he often makes funny language and cultural mistakes. Throughout this show, you get to understand family issues in China. The show is in standard Beijing dialect.

The third show we will talk about is a bite of China. Everyone loves food, and China has some of the best food in the world. The show takes us around 60 different locations throughout China, and explores the food culture, climate, festivals, and customs in those region. A region’s food is reflected in and influenced by other local conditions, and that’s why the show talks about these locations on a comprehensive basis. Interesting food that gets mentioned: Matsutake, unique Chinese mushroom grown on Tibetan plateau. 肉夹馍, originally from Xi’an, now has many different versions throughout China. Talk about the city of Xi’an and its history. Dumplings is also famous in China. It is a popular dish in northern China, but now has many different variations throughout China as well. You can put different stuffing inside the dumplings as well. Talk about the Naan in Xinjiang. What does it taste like? How is it cooked? Talk about its popularity in local Chinese cities and how it is commonly seen on the street BBQ in China. Talk about what Xinjiang looks like and the fact that the show takes us around Xinjiang. Discuss the fascinating food culture in Xinjiang.