The Ireland Podcast

24. Chinese New Year: Year Of The Dragon


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Episode 24 has the most important guests yet who give their expertise on China. Included in the conversation: how to say Happy New Year in Chinese; the different Chinese tones; how to write them and how to say them; Chinese New Year customs and celebrations; the surprises you can find in Chinese dumplings; the differences in China and Ireland; the adjustments needed to make when relocating from China to Ireland; how to type on a Chinese keyboard; learn how to say “the numb mother cursing at the horse” in Chinese; the size of Chinese; the preparations kids can make before relocating from China to Ireland; the lunar calendar; the Chinese zodiac; the significance of the Year Of The Dragon; the difference in a sheep and a goat; a popular Chinese song other topics.


新年快乐! Xīn Nián Kuài Lè!


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