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Should you say ‘hello’ to your friends and your parents in the same way? How should you address your teachers? Is it rude to call people ‘old’? This video answers these questions and more, explaining how respect is communicated through words and titles. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of Chinese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Can facial recognition prevent crime? How could 5G change everyday life? How influential are ‘WeChat’ and ‘TikTok’ in China? This video answers these questions and more, tracing the history of technology and communication in China from the 1800s up to the modernised tradition of sending red packets. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of Chinese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Are Mandarin and Chinese the same thing? How was the standard national language of China chosen? Are dialects really that different from one another? This video answers these questions and more, tracing the history of the Chinese language from the Ming dynasty up to modern-day immigration to Western nations. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of Chinese culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

What’s the difference between ‘tu’ and ‘vous’? How can you tell which one to use? What should you say to avoid offending someone? This video answers these questions and more, explaining the history of ‘tu’ and ‘vous’ and the best option to use in different modern contexts. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Who is Marianne? Was she a real person? What does she represent? This video answers these questions and more, explaining Marianne’s origins, how she came to symbolise the French Republic and how she has transformed over time to reflect a changing France. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Who made the first croissant? How did it make its way to France? What do you need to make your own croissant au beurre fait maison? This video answers these questions and more, tracing the history of the croissant and providing an easy recipe to try at home. A fun and fact-filled video, perfect for introducing key aspects of French culture to beginner language learners. Show Less

Chinese New Year is full of fireworks, the colour red, and delicious food – but how did this celebration begin? Who is Nian and how does Chinese New Year prevent him from terrorising villages once more? What are some traditions observed during the celebration? And what is the significance behind the colour red? This Miniclip tells the story of how this event began, includes the significance of red envelopes, includes some popular traditions like the reunion feast, and provides some simple phrases to help you celebrate this time of year as a community! Show Less

Lingo Ninja is going on exchange in Berlin, but he has lived in a small village all his life. How will he survive? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to talk about their favourite subjects, what they need for school, how to interact with a shopkeeper, and organise after school activities. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, with further opportunity for extension available in the Jetzt, Bist Du Dran! additional resource. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Greetings Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to greet people in Japanese, considering the person they’re talking to, as well as the time of day. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, written in romaji and hiragana. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is in training to meet the challenge set by Family Sensei, with Omamori by his side. Will he win a Ninja medal? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use language needed to talk about their family, including the polite form, and some kanji. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, written in romaji and hiragana. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less

Lingo Ninja is going on exchange in Berlin, but he doesn’t know anyone there! Who will help him around the big city? In this Interactive Video, beginner students use the language needed to describe themselves and their family members, and make new friends. They will practise their reading, listening and writing skills through onscreen questions, with further opportunity for extension available in the Jetzt, Bist Du Dran! additional resource. Students can rewind and rewatch sections of the clip to help them answer the questions. English subtitles are available for differentiation. Show Less