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How Long Will You Be Staying Here? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 52 seconds If you love making friends and traveling as much as I do, then you'll be hearing this phrase said to you at least a few hundred times... definitely one to know so when they ask you, you can respond straight back! |
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What's Your Schedule This Week? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 46 seconds When you need to make an appointment, you need to check out the other party's schedule. I am sure you have come across this so many times that you are keen to know how to say it in Mandarin. |
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I Will Go To Hong Kong For A Vacation Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 46 seconds As Shanghai becomes the center of Asia, places like Hong Kong are just a stone's throw away and as a result, traveling to Hong Kong can even be done in a day! |
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I Need To Discuss With You Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 44 seconds Let's get serious for a second. When you start you conversation with this phrase, it's more or less going to be based on a serious topic, and let's face it, sometimes it just has to be done! |
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Have You Received My E-mail? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 39 seconds With the cyber world being so busy, things often get lost or misplaced, especially emails! If you're wondering why your next job offer or reply to a romantic dinner out hasn't arrived in your inbox, then this is the phrase for you. |
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I Am Not In A Good Mood Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 54 seconds Have you ever felt a little under the weather? Then this phrase if for you... even if you're feeling great, call you good friend and try using it today! |
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I Have Been Here ... Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 59 seconds How long have you been living in where you are now? If you can't answer this question in Mandarin, this micro-class is for you. |
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The Food Is Not Fresh Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 49 seconds As eating is something we do everyday and cannot live without, it's important to be eating only the freshest of foods. This phrase is always a good one to have up your sleeves. |
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Can I Take You Out For A Coffee? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 50 seconds One of the classic phrases to use in the art of picking up... make sure you get this one down to a tea (or should I say 'coffee') |
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You Have Very Beautiful Eyes Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 50 seconds Finding the world's most beautiful eyes is not an easy task. However, when you do what would you say? Benny will give you the Mandarin tip on this. |
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Where Do You Work? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 49 seconds When meeting someone for the first time, it's very natural to ask them where they work, which is often a great topic of discussion. If you like making new friends or networking, then this can really get the conversation flowing. |
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I Have A Stomach Ache Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 44 seconds It's happens to the best of us and when it does happen, we need to voice it.(usually we couldn't hold it in even if we wanted to) Make sure you learn this one for those times in need. |
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Where is the bathroom? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 40 seconds URGENT! Learn this asap! Very important and useful! Guaranteed a life saver! |
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You Look Tired Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 36 seconds Are you working hard? Not having enough sleep or rest? If that's the case, you may be getting asked this phrase! |
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I Would Like To Reserve A Table For 7 o'clock Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 56 seconds If you love eating as much as I do, and with the wide selection of restaurants, cafes and bars in Shanghai, the time will come when you're going to need to reserve or book a table. When that time comes, you'll be grateful to know you payed attention to this Micro-Class! |
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If I Come Tomorrow, I Will Call You Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 66 seconds In a busy city, you're meeting people everyday and sometimes, people want to meet you. If you're a busy body or even a social butterfly, this phrase is a must know. |
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This Year / Next Year / Next Month Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 50 seconds Doesn't time pass by so quickly, before you know it, it's another year gone by. When keep track of time, this Micro-class will sure be one to remember. |
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Starbucks Is Everywhere In Shanghai Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 49 seconds A common phenomenon that occurs in many westernized major cities around the world. |
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How Have You Been Recently? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 61 seconds When you have not met up with a friend for a long long time, surely you want to know how he or she has been. Asking this question in Mandarin is as simple as ABC. |
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What's Your Specialty? Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 43 seconds Hmmm... An interesting question but an important one nonetheless. We'll leave it to you in what context you use this one. |
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I Need Coffee Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 41 seconds Feeling tired and you need caffeine boost to stimulate your brain? You can go to any coffee shop, as long as you can say that in Mandarin. |
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I Forgot Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 49 seconds With so many words to remember, knowing this phrase could get you out of a sticky situation! |
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I Hope I Can Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 51 seconds Positivity is the key to life, and with this phrase we can retain our positivity, especially when times get tough here in China! Remember, impossible is nothing! |
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Business Trip Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 53 seconds Shanghai is a city of transit as people move through it's gates, with most people doing business. Even those living in Shanghai, constants business trips to neighboring cities such as Hong Kong & Taipei are a normal occurrence. |
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It's My Pleasure Posted by: askbenny
Video duration: 56 seconds Being polite is always important and in this next Micro-class, you'll learn how to say It's my pleasure, and as with Benny's philosophy, it's always his pleasure to teach you Mandarin! |



























