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Introduction to Chinese language, life and culture

Real Chinese: Education and Jobs

04/11/2010

Education and Jobs

BBC Two - Real Chinese, Education and Jobs

A look at life on the university campus and in Beijing's booming business world.

Introduction to Chinese language, life and culture. A look at life on the university campus and in Beijing's booming business world, plus formal introductions.

Real Chinese is an up-to-the-minute introduction to Chinese life, culture and language. This ten-part series is for anyone travelling to China for holidays, study or work - and anyone else who simply wants to find out more about this fast-changing nation. The programmes are set in and around Beijing, with visits to mountains, countryside and a popular beach resort. 

The series covers the language essentials needed to get the most out of a trip and explore beyond the usual tourist trail: how to greet people in Chinese, order food and drink, ask the way, travel around, hold simple conversations and enjoy sports and nightlife. Each 15-minute programme also offers insights into the culture, both past and present, from ancient arts, architecture and beliefs to current tastes in shopping, fashion and entertainment.

In this episode, a look at life on the university campus and in Beijing's booming business world and, on the city's outskirts, the fortunes of factory workers making top quality suits. Plus, what to say when you are introduced formally.

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