SLV | Episode 23 | Airports, China, and a Ukrainian New Year's tradition. PLUS! LAUNCH of a Chinese Course by Email!

07/01/2025 35 min
SLV | Episode 23 | Airports, China, and a Ukrainian New Year's tradition. PLUS! LAUNCH of a Chinese Course by Email!

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The Language Vlog Podcast, we discuss airports that have carpeted floors and how many airports (and train stations) in China have opted for granite tiles instead. We look at a Ukrainian New Year's tradition from childhood. And we also look at some of the reasons why Steve came to China, what makes him stay, and what would make him leave. Oh, and NOW LAUNCHED is our NEW Chinese Course by Email! Sign up here! Transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-sDW4HyeAH9PssJp8kE6XWQduAHOXj7n?usp=sharing   Keep in touch! Join our newsletter! https://sendfox.com/stevenslanguagevlog   Enjoying what you hear? Buy me a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/stevenslanguagevlog   Time stamps:  00:00 Introduction and New Year Greetings 00:48 Reflections on Returning to China 01:15 Holiday Seasons in China and the West 04:55 Travel Experiences and Airport Observations 11:04 Ukrainian New Year Traditions 13:01 Why I Came to China and Why I Stay 29:52 Launching the Chinese Course by Email 33:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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