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Random Word Trivia #6 – Education
See how many of these random words you can guess the English and Chinese for! 1. You choose not to attend class. (verb) 2. You are a student who is always sucking up to the teacher. (noun) 3. You did something wrong. The teacher puts you in… (noun) 4. Your parents found out. They punish […]
Interpreting Speech #3 – Private Enterprises (Mandarin-into-English)
Briefing A Chinese finance expert is giving an impromptu speech at an international conference about the state of private enterprises in China. Listen to Speech Interpreting Speech #3 – Private Enterprises (Mandarin-into-English)
Interpreting Speech #2 – Victorian Parliament (English-into-Mandarin)
Briefing You have been called to interpret for a tour guide at the Parliament of Victoria. The guide is giving a talk to a visiting delegation from China about the history and function of the building. Listen to Dialogue Interpreting Speech #2 – Victorian Parliament (English-into-Mandarin)
Mandarin-English Dialogue #8 – Mortgage Application
Briefing This dialogue takes place between Mr Ben Doherty, a loan manager at a bank called SmartVest and Mrs Wang Fang, a Mandarin-speaking client who is making an equiry about how to apply for a mortgage. Listen to Dialogue Mandarin-English Dialogue #8 – Mortgage Application
Mandarin-English Dialogue #7 – Personal Injury Claim
Briefing Chao Liang has come to the office of Adrian Turner, a lawyer working for Bates and Stuart, a law firm in Melbourne. Liang is making an enquiry about personal injury claims on behalf of one of his colleagues who has recently suffered an injury at work. Listen to Dialogue Mandarin-English Dialogue #7 – […]
Mandarin-English Dialogue #6 – Hotel Reservation
Briefing This dialogue takes place between Jeremy, an English-speaking man in China on a business trip, and a Receptionist at Garden Hotel in Dalian. Listen to Dialogue Mandarin-English Dialogue #6 – Hotel Reservation
Random Word Trivia Quiz #5
See how many of these random words you can guess the English and Chinese for! 1. A girl who acts or dresses like a boy. (noun) 2. The person you blame when something goes wrong, even if it’s not their fault. (noun) 3. A word used to describe food which makes you feel full […]
Interpreting Speech #1 – Hospital Upgrades (English-into-Mandarin)
Briefing Raymond Smith, Minister for Health and Ageing, is giving a speech to the local community about upgrades to St Gregory’s, a hospital located in a city called Saltham. Listen to Speech Interpreting Speech #1 – Hospital Upgrades (English-into-Mandarin)
Mandarin-English Dialogue #5 – Pregnancy Anxiety
Briefing Mrs Pang, a pregnant woman, is having a consultation with Dr Robinson. She has been feeling anxious recently about her pregnancy. Listen to Dialogue Mandarin-English Dialogue #5 – Pregnancy Anxiety
Mandarin-English Dialogue #4 – Copyright Dispute
Briefing Joshua is a British man in charge of the Beijing branch of a multinational education group. Recently his company has been caught up in a commercial dispute. Today he has come to see a lawyer named Zhang at Baxter Law Firm in Beijing. Listen to Dialogue Mandarin-English Dialogue #4 – Copyright Dispute
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