Culture

杰里德Jared

What are the distinctions between Chinese and Western dating customs? What is childhood like in the West and China? How well-liked are traditional Chinese snacks among young Americans? Check out the amusing series that Jared, a Canadian YouTuber who has spent a lot of time in China, has developed in which he shares his fascinating insights about the cultural differences between China and the West.

Appropriate Level: Elementary, Intermediate

Off the Great Wall

Get your dose of "Off the Wall" Asians right here! This Youtube Channel does funny edu-taining videos about China & Asia. Their wonderfully realistic skits cover a wide range of topics, including Chinese holidays, languages, culinary customs, and discussions of contentious social issues.

Appropriate Level: Elementary

李子柒 Liziqi

Check out these carefully crafted videos of idyllic farm life, which are going to immerse you in the poetic and stunning scenery in rural Sichuan. Li Ziqi has posted regular videos of flower-picking, cooking delicacies, hoeing vegetables, tea brewing and picnicking with her beloved grandmother, with an emphasis on traditional Chinese culture. The downside is that most videos do not involve people talking, so it would be more of a pure cultural exploration without much listening practice.

Appropriate Level: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced