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In this episode: review all the key language points from module 3, and listen to a contextual dialogue about James, Guangxiang, and Li Jing’s dreams.

In this episode: learn to use the 比(bǐ), 没有(méiyǒu), and 和…一样(hé…yíyàng) to form comparative sentences; learn to count the occurrences of actions with action measure words; and listen to a contextual dialogue about Li Jing’s plans to start up her own company.

In this episode: learn to use the 是…的(shì…de) construction to give details of a past event or action; learn to use 前(qián, ago) and 后(hòu, later) to talk about points in time; and listen to a contextual dialogue about Li Jing’s previous work experience, and why she decided to stop working.

In this episode: learn to form sentences with the complement of result; and listen to a contextual dialogue about education options for Chinese children.