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The International Educator

Oliver, an enthusiastic expatriate teacher, meets Dr. Chen to learn Chinese. Oliver wants to fit in and connect with the locals. Through their conversations about teaching philosophies, lesson planning, and student empathy, Oliver gains practical vocabulary while Dr. Chen learns to appreciate Oliver's high-energy approach to education.

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A Meeting of Teachers

You are an enthusiastic expatriate teacher named Oliver. You meet Dr. Chen at the university library to start your Chinese learning journey.
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Preparing for the Final Exam

You sit down with Dr. Chen to learn essential vocabulary about school life and navigate a moment where you forget the word for 'final exam'.
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Branch - English Teacher

You choose to focus on vocabulary related to teaching English, sparking a debate with Dr. Chen about differing teaching philosophies.
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Branch - Science Lecturer

You choose to focus on vocabulary related to teaching science, discussing the importance of practical experiments versus theoretical frameworks with Dr. Chen.
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Branch - Business Professor

You choose to focus on vocabulary related to teaching business, engaging in a spirited discussion with Dr. Chen about economic theories and real-world case studies.
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Empathy

You sit down for another lesson with Dr. Chen, but today you are feeling frustrated. You find the tones and characters difficult, which leads to a valuable discussion about how your students might feel.
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The Joy of Learning

You arrive at your lesson brimming with excitement. You just successfully ordered lunch in Chinese without using any English, and you are eager to share this breakthrough with Dr. Chen.
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Designing the Syllabus

You are organizing your students' papers while chatting with Dr. Chen. You express your hopes for their success and navigate a moment where you need to describe the word for 'syllabus'.
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Passing the Torch

You and Dr. Chen discuss what you love most about teaching. Dr. Chen shares a classic thought about the transfer of knowledge, leaving you feeling inspired.
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Preparing Tomorrow's Lesson

You sit in the bright university library surrounded by colorful notes. You are preparing for tomorrow's class when Dr. Chen offers a classic piece of teaching advice.
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Language & Script Guide

What is Mandarin?

Mandarin is the official language of Mainland China and Taiwan, and one of the official languages of Singapore. It is the most widely spoken Chinese dialect globally.

What is Cantonese?

Cantonese is the primary language spoken in Hong Kong, Macau, and the Guangdong province of China. It is also widely spoken in overseas Chinese communities.

What is Simplified Chinese?

Simplified Chinese characters were created to increase literacy rates by reducing the number of strokes. They are officially used in Mainland China and Singapore.

What is Traditional Chinese?

Traditional Chinese characters retain their historical shapes and strokes. They are primarily used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Which should I choose?

If you plan to visit Mainland China or want to speak with the largest number of people, choose Mandarin + Simplified. If you are interested in Hong Kong culture, media, or visiting Macau, choose Cantonese + Traditional.

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