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Newbie Essentials II: Adjectives and Possession

With Newbie Essentials II, continue mastering the basic essentials of Mandarin with a six-part course designed and produced right here by us at FluentU. Not only will you learn two essential and super useful grammar points - the possessive 'de' particle, as well as the noun and adjective linking 'hen' - but you'll also start to put your newly acquired language skills to use via practical real-life dialogs that contain everything you've been learning up until this point, and then some. So, get started today and continue leveling up your fundamental Chinese language skills! Try it for free
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Possessing with 'De'

Possessing with 'De'

Possession in English can be a bit tricky, especially with pronouns. Is it 'her' or 'hers' - there are always a few things to consider. Well, as far as Chinese possession is concerned, you're in luck. All you need in Mandarin is the simple and oh-so-useful particle 'de'. In this FluentU slideshow lesson, learn how to tack it onto the end of nouns and start possessing things today.
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She's My Teacher - Dialog

She's My Teacher - Dialog

Who's your teacher? Is the your teacher? What about him? In this FluentU dialog, master an exchange between friends about who one's teacher is and where they're from.
1:53
Adjectives and 'Hen'

Adjectives and 'Hen'

No language is complete without some adjectives to spice things up. In this FluentU slideshow lesson, get started with some essential Chinese adjectives as well as learn how to use the super useful adverb 'hen' that is used to link nouns and adjectives.
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You're Very Tall - Dialog

You're Very Tall - Dialog

Near, far, wherever you are - put your knowledge of adjectives to use in this FluentU dialog featuring a conversation between a curious youngster and one patient adult.
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Negating Adjectives with 'Bu'

Negating Adjectives with 'Bu'

Sure, sometimes there is a separate adjective that expresses the opposite meaning of another. Many times though - all you need is 'bu'. In this FluentU slideshow lesson, learn how to use the ever-so-useful 'bu' to negate adjectives and flip their meaning with ease.
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Guess My Country - Dialog

Guess My Country - Dialog

"Where are you from?" "Guess!" While that may not have been the exact exchange that occurred before this FluentU dialog, this one is all about guessing. Listen and learn as two people go back and forth about the qualities of one's home country. Can you guess where they're from?