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European Day of Languages Quiz

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European Day of Languages Quiz
Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 04 Sep 2012
Learn your 'ti' from your 'cha' with this quiz on different languages to celebrate the European Day of Languages (26 September)
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OU on the BBC: China on Four Wheels

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 04 Sep 2012
By The OpenLearn team
Justin Rowlatt and Anita Rani jump into the drivers' seats for two very different trips through China.
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Chinese at the tip of your tongue: Culture behind the numbers

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 23 Aug 2012
By Dr Qian Kan
Just like in other cultures, numbers have hidden meanings in Chinese culture too. Discover the philosophy behind the figures.
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Beginners' Chinese: Introducing yourself

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Introductory Level Duration 6 hours Updated 25 May 2013
By The Open University
This unit is a language unit that concentrates on Mandarin Chinese as a tool for communication, but also provides some insights into Chinese society and...
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