Back to school in China: What's different? “开学季”学中文

Can you believe summer is almost over? For students across China, that means one thing: it's back-to-school time! September 1 is traditionally the big day when students return to classrooms for a brand-new school year. So, how do students in China usually prepare for the new school year? Tune in and find out! On the show: Fei Fei & Steve (01:28) Useful Chinese words for school supplies (08:09) 包书皮 (bāo shū pí) – wrapping book covers, a classic back-to-school ritual in China!

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