Real English to Speak when you Travel - Advanced Slow English Podcast

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• 00:00

  Hello and welcome back to my slow English podcast.

• 00:13

  I am visiting China right now.

• 00:20

  And if you didn't know, I have been learning Chinese for about three years now.

• 00:35

  But honestly, nothing prepared me for the Chinese that I would actually need in China.

• 00:51

  The real life Chinese.

• 00:55

  The words that help you sound natural blend in and even get those little compliments from locals.

• 01:11

  There's something really special about being in a country and actually connecting with people in their own language.

• 01:27

  It feels so good to see someone be genuinely surprised or impressed when you can speak to them,

• 01:41

  even just a little.

• 01:44

  And it's such a nice feeling when you can finally understand the little phrases and just the way people here really speak.

• 02:01

  All those tiny things help you sound more polite, natural, respectful, and confident.

• 02:16

  My sister Brianna is going to help me walk through each scenario.

• 02:25

  Now if you're ever lost and you need to ask for directions, you can say, excuse me, I am lost.

• 02:40

  Do you know where this is?

• 02:46

  Whatever you need to find.

• 02:49

  Excuse me, Do you know where the ATM is?

• 02:56

  Yes.

• 02:57

  There's one two blocks down on this road.

• 03:01

  Great.

• 03:01

  Thanks a lot.

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