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FluentU: Shopping at the Clothing Store

In this 7-part series written and produced by us at FluentU just for FluentU users, take a trip to the clothing store and master all the elementary shopping vocabulary you need to start spending - in Chinese. Follow along with Yang Kai and his new friend Zhang Ting as they peruse various garments, talk about colors, make comparisons, try on some new threads, and finally discuss prices and discounts as they make a purchase. Oh, and did we mention it's a date? Oh, the tension! Try it for free
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A Nearby Shop

A Nearby Shop

What to do on a first date? Walking and shopping is always a good bet! In the first part of the 7-part FluentU series, 'Shopping at the Clothing Store', watch as Yang Kai and Zhang Ting meet up, head out for a walk, and then decide to check out a nearby boutique.
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Which One Do You Prefer?

Which One Do You Prefer?

This one? Or that one? The blue one? Or the green one? These are the kinds of questions - and answers - you're going to have to master if you'd like to talk about preferences in Chinese. In part two of the 7-part FluentU series 'Shopping at the the Clothing Store', watch as Zhang Ting finds some pieces of clothing she likes, and asks Yang Kai for his opinion.
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Asking About Sizes

Asking About Sizes

Finding the right size isn't always easy, but when it comes to clothes, it's pretty important. In part three of the 7-part FluentU series 'Shopping at the Clothing Store', watch as Zhang Ting realizes the dress she likes is a bit too big, and learn how to ask for a different size.
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How Do I Look?

How Do I Look?

Regardless of whether or not you decide to answer truthfully, the question 'how do I look?' is essential shopping - and dating - language. In part four of the 7-part FluentU series, 'Shopping at the Clothing Store', watch as Zhang Ting tries on a few different pieces of clothing and looks to Yang Kai and the shopkeeper for some outside opinions.
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Getting a Discount

Getting a Discount

When making a purchase - especially with something like clothing - bargaining can be an essential part of the process. In part five of the 7-part FluentU series 'Shopping at the Clothing Store', learn how to ask for a discount and make sure you're getting the 'friend price'.
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Here's Your Change

Here's Your Change

Making a purchase in Chinese can often mean a lot of important language flying by at lighting speed. In part six of the 7-part series, 'Shopping at the Clothing Store', follow along with Yang Kai and Zhang Ting as they hand over their cash and master the important language of buying and selling.
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Hungry? Let's Eat!

Hungry? Let's Eat!

Well, what now? In the final part of the 7-part FluentU series 'Shopping at the Clothing Store', follow along with Yang Kai and Zhang Ting as their shopping comes to an end and they discuss what to do next.
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FluentU: Shopping at the Clothing Store (Full)

FluentU: Shopping at the Clothing Store (Full)

Master your essential elementary shopping (and clothing!) language skills in this full version of the FluentU series 'FluentU: Shopping at the Clothing Store'. Follow along with Yang Kai and Zhang Ting as they pursue the garments and make a purchase, while watching all seven videos from the course in succession. To subscribe to the course in its entirety, check out 'FluentU: Shopping at the Clothing Store' in the Courses section.