SLV | Episode 60 | The Beijing Autumn, University Citations, Visiting Tiananmen, and How Much Chinese Do You Need to Know?

18/10/2025 38 min
SLV | Episode 60 | The Beijing Autumn, University Citations, Visiting Tiananmen, and How Much Chinese Do You Need to Know?

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The Beijing autumn is in full swing! It's the most colourful time of the year! Citations, referencing and the idea of academic honesty. What are they? Why are they important? And do you do them properly? What's it like to visit Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China? How do you get there? What do you need to do? What do you do there? And how long should you stay? How much Chinese do you need to survive in the country? The expectation and the reality of life in another country. And why did I come to China in the first place? The answer may surprise you! Membership program: https://buymeacoffee.com/stevenslanguagevlog Contact: [email protected] Keep in touch! Join our newsletter: https://the-language-vlog.kit.com  Time stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:48 Classroom Setting and Weather 02:36 Beijing's Autumn and Tourist Attractions 06:17 Midterms and Academic Integrity 11:08 Challenges of Teaching Citations 15:52 ChatGPT and Academic Dishonesty 19:18 Visiting Tiananmen Square 30:31 Learning Chinese and Living in China 35:48 Why I Came to China 37:34 Conclusion and Contact Information

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