In this episode, Melanie and Emilyn guide you through the grammar points 有时候 (yǒu shíhou – sometimes) and 的时候 (de shíhou – when...), helping you talk naturally about habits, past experiences, and specific situations in Chinese.

We also explore a fun cultural topic: **Chinglish** — the quirky mix of Chinese and English that leads to hilarious signs, menus, and translations. Discover why direct translations happen, what they reveal about language and culture, and enjoy some real-life examples you won’t find in textbooks!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to use 有时候 and 的时候 in real conversations
✅ Practical examples to express time and frequency
✅ The funniest Chinglish examples from daily life in China
✅ Tips to understand and navigate Chinglish while travelling or living in China

Fun Fact:
Did you know that expressions like “Long time no see” and “No can do” actually come from Chinglish? They started as Chinese-style English and became part of global everyday speech!

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Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Chinese Grammar
• (00:03:36 ) - Chinese Shiho (action, etc.)
• (00:10:15 ) - Chinese Grammar
• (00:11:11 ) - Tea or Coffee?
• (00:13:22 ) - How do we use the Shi Hou in school?
• (00:14:46 ) - What is Chinglish in China?
• (00:20:48 ) - How to Talk in Chinese