There are two videos, Asking for Directions is a comedic program where you can learn how to ask for directions and Asking for Directions2 is the review of the points of learning in Asking for Directions1.The first 20 seconds or so in the review is an introduction on intonations, to skip it, just click ahead in the bottom timeline.
Will Feng takes us around the streets and shows some common language phrases that may be necessary to know. You might want to have an ice cream, you might need to find a public restroom, know which one to enter (!), and well, you get the idea. Just things you need to know while you're downtown in a large city. Really need to know!! Then come along to his classroom, to review and make sure your know these important language phrases.
Bargaining! You know that in many cultures around the world, what you pay for something depends on how well you can bargain. And bargaining expertise depends mainly on how well you understand the local language and your skillful use of terms to get the best price. Today, our hosts Will Feng and his buddy from New York, Marty, go into some shops and show you how it's done, and exactly what to say in Chinese to make a purchase you are happy with. Then Will does a little classroom repetition exercise to help you remember todays' key phrases and how to pronounce them. Cool!