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Could I Borrow a Pen?

Ah, the classic 'pen' excuse. The best way to start up a conversation. Or, you know - get a pen if you really need one. In part one of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, watch as Yang Kai asks a stranger and fellow student if he could borrow a pen, and learn all the useful language that comes along with it. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Textbooks and Homework

Textbooks and homework - the fundamentals of any good study session. In part two of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, learn how to ask about studying, textbooks, subjects and more as Yang Kai continues to the conversation with his newly acquainted friend. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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What's Your Major?

Talking about majors is an absolute staple of the university conversation. In part three of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, learn how to ask about someone's major and discuss different kinds of classes as Yang Kai and his fellow classmate continue their chat. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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A Busy Semester

If you've been through university you know that semesters can run the gamut from relaxed and easy to stressful and jam-packed. In part four of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, learn how to talk about your semester's schedule and current degree of busyness. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Preparing for Exams

Unless you don't mind doing poorly on your exams, at least a little preparation is necessary. In part five of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, learn how to talk about preparing for exams, and ask about reviewing as Yang Kai and his new friend hit on the topic of the upcoming semester's end. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Graduation and the Student Life

Graduation - the start of something new, but also the end of life as a student. In part six of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, learn how to talk about what year you are, graduation, and moving beyond campus out into the 'real' world when Yang Kai asks his new friend about her plans after exams. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Studying Abroad

For a lot of people, especially those learning foreign languages, studying abroad is an important part of the university experience. In part seven of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, learn how to talk about summer vacation, saving money, and studying abroad as Yang Kai shares his plans to hit the United States and work on his English. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Time for Class!

Chatting up a new friend may not be the best of ideas when you have homework to finish. In the eighth and final part of the FluentU course Studying on Campus, watch and learn as Yang Kai's friend shows up and he realizes it's already time for class. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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FluentU: Studying on Campus (Full)

Hit the books in this full version of the FluentU course Studying on Campus featuring a conversation about student life between Yang Kai and a new friend. From homework and classes, to semester plans, exams, and studying abroad, this video featuring all eight videos of the course in one covers all the studying language you'll need to start talking about your own studies today.

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Boredom Strikes

What to do when boredom strikes? Well, first of all you have to be able to talk about it. In part one of the FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, learn how to express your lack of interesting potential activities in Mandarin while following along with Yang Kai and his friend while they discuss the day's plan. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Heading to the Courts

If you're going to play basketball right, you need a court. In part two of the FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, follow along with Yang Kai and his friend as they make their way to the courts and talk about the hot weather, their lack of recent exercise, and how exactly to find the place. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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A Tied Game

Tying is better than losing - right? In part three of the FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, watch as Yang Kai struggles to make those crucial shots while warming up with his buddy and finally manages to tie the game. Will the game stay tied though? Watch and find out. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Up for a Game?

Nothing like a rousing game of ball with a few strangers. In part four of the FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, watch as Yang Kai and his friend take a break, stretch out, and are then asked to play a game by a few friendly - albeit somewhat more advanced in age - fellow ballers. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Oldies but Goodies

These 'old guys' are better than they look and Yang Kai and his friend are going to need a strategy if they want to win. In part five of the FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, learn some essential basketball vocab as these two young guys struggle to get the upper hand. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Good Game

The best defense is a good offense - but sometimes even that's not enough. In part six of the action-packed FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, master even more basketball vocabulary as Yang Kai and his friend find they may have underestimated their older opponents. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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A Little Advice

Sometimes you can learn more from failure than from success. In part seven of the FluentU series, A Basketball Afternoon, continue with the essentials of basketball language as Yang Kai and his friend ask their recent victors for some advice on their game. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Practice Tomorrow?

The boys are ready for a rematch - but not before a bit of extra practice. In the eighth and final part of the FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, learn how to talk about points and scores as Yang Kai and his friend discuss their recent loss and plan to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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FluentU: A Basketball Afternoon (Full)

In this full version of the eight-part FluentU course, A Basketball Afternoon, practice your basketball - and basketball language - skills, while Yang Kai and a friend decide to cure their boredom with a trip to the school courts. Things don't go exactly as planned though when they bump into a pair of fellow ballers who, although may be a bit older, are still up for a bit of friendly competition. Check out the courses page to subscribe to the entire course.

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Open Up!

Knock knock! Who's there? In part one of the 8-part FluentU course, 'An Evening Get-together', watch as Yang Kai shows up at his friend's house for a get-together and a humorous exchange follows. Also, hear about a friend who may not be able to make it.

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Where Is Everyone?

So you're throwing a party, and no one shows up. What's the deal? In part two of the 8-part FluentU course, 'An Evening Get-together', learn how to talk about making plans and arrival times as you watch Yang Kai and his friend discuss their party's discouraging lack of guests.

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I've Heard of You

Sometimes you only know 'of' someone, when you'd like to actually know them. In part three of the 8-part FluentU course 'An Evening Get-together', learn how to do just that while you watch Yang Kai and Zhang Ting get to know each other and chat about their mutual acquaintances.

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Working at a Travel Agency

Traveling is a big - and fun - part of learning foreign languages. In part four of the 8-part FluentU series 'An Evening Get-together', learn how to ask about what someone does for a living, and dig into some conversational travel language when Zhang Ting tells Yang Kai she works for a travel agency.

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Have You Ever Been to New York?

Everyone likes to talk about the places they've been. In part five of the 8-part FluentU series, 'An Evening Get-together' learn how to talk about having been somewhere as Yang Kai tells Zhang Ting about his experience traveling in New York City.

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A Free Trip Anywhere

What if you could go anywhere in world - for free - where would you go? In part six of the 8-part FluentU series, 'An Evening Get-together', learn how to talk about travel hypotheticals when the conversation between Zhang Ting and Yang Kai continues and that very question comes up.

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Hurrying Home

Time flies when you're meeting new interesting people. In part seven of the 8-part FluentU series 'An Evening Get-together', learn the language of saying goodbyes when Zhang Ting realizes the time and has to head home. Oh, and don't forget to learn how to make plans for another date as Yang Kai makes sure he catches Zhang Ting before she heads out the door.

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You Know Who I'm Talking About

The party's over and it's just Yang Kai and his friend once again. In the final part of the 8-part FluentU Course 'An Evening Get-together', learn how to describe another person when Yang Kai's friend wants answers about the girl his friend has spent the entire evening talking to.

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FluentU: An Evening Get-Together (Full)

Level up your elementary conversational skills in this full version of the FluentU series, 'FluentU: An Evening Get-together'. Join the party as Yang Kai and his friend throw a small get-together and Yang Kai meets an interesting new friend while watching all eight videos from the course in succession. To subscribe to the course in its entirety, check out 'FluentU: An Evening Get-together' in the Courses section.

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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?

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

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?

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

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

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!

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)

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.

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Arriving for an Interview

What's the proper way to engage a receptionist in Chinese? In part one of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, get your front desk language down, as well as learn important vocabulary like 'application materials' and 'position' while Yang Kai arrives at the office for his upcoming job interview.

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Are You New Here?

What happens when an employee mistakes Yang Kai for the new guy in the office? In part two of the nine-part series, Going in for a Job Interview, continue practicing your office Chinese, as well as learning the super essential Chinese expression for, "so that's how it is."

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The Manager Will See You Now

Waiting can be a pain, but it's definitely a part of the business of business. In part three of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, learn how to be polite and pleasant when your meeting is delayed, as well as finally make your way into the office.

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Tell Me About Yourself

Ah, the classic 'tell me about yourself' interview question. In part four of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, learn how to give a succinct and professional self-introduction using words like 'grew up', 'specialization', and 'fluent', when Yang Kai's job interview finally begins.

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Talking About Work History

Talking about work history is one of the most important parts of any interview. In part five of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, follow along with Yang Kai as he talks about his post-graduation work experience, and learn how to talk about your own using essential job-related vocabulary.

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Why Do You Want to Work Here?

When an interviewer asks you why you're well-suited to work with them, your answer is quite important. In part six of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, learn how to formulate your own response as you follow along with Yang Kai while he explains why he's right for the job.

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Job Responsibilities

When interviewing for a job, it's important to take the initiative and ask questions about the job your applying for. In part seven of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, watch and learn as Yang Kai asks his interviewer about what the average workday the position he's applying for entails.

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Hope to See You Around

Good colleagues are an essential part of any good working environment. In part eight of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, watch as Yang Kai bumps into the woman he met on his way in to the office and has a pleasant chat about his interview.

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Receiving a Job Offer

Interviews can be nerve-wracking experiences, and finding out you got the job is usually a cause for celebration. In the final part of the nine-part FluentU series, Going in for a Job Interview, learn how to accept a job offer and contain - or at least attempt to - your excitement, as Yang Kai finds out he's 'passed' his interview.

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FluentU Chinese: Going in for a Job Interview

Get down to business in this full version of the nine-part FluentU-produced series, Going in for a Job Interview. From self-introductions, previous work experience, job responsibilities and more, this series will have you ready for a Chinese language job interview in no time. To subscribe to the series as a course, check out the Courses page!

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