renzhe Posted September 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 at 10:52 PM (edited) Over there in the First Episode Forum, we've thought about watching a whole Chinese series together. It can be watched online, and if several of us watch together, we can help each other out with difficult parts. In short, a couple of us want to start watching 奋斗 (Struggle), a popular series set in Beijing. It's interesting, it's good, and it's not too difficult language-wise. Everybody is welcome to join, regardless of the skill level. Just register, say "hi" in this thread, and we'll start watching soon. See also this post for more information. There is a summary, a transcript and a vocabulary list with all the difficult words for the first episode, so we can take it from there, and tackle the next couple of episodes next. Everyone who wants to combine learning Chinese with some genuine Chinese materials, let's go! Together, it will be easier. Edited September 28, 2008 at 01:55 AM by renzhe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob07 Posted September 28, 2008 at 06:06 AM Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 at 06:06 AM I'll probably be in this. Do you know how many episodes there are and whether the quality stays consistent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted September 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 at 11:45 AM There are 32 episodes, so it's on the short side when it comes to TV series. I haven't seen all of it, but the few episodes I have seen are of a similar quality. Several people, including muyongshi, imron, roddy and others feel like it's a decent show worth watching, and it was really popular in 2006, so we can't really go wrong too badly. Welcome along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted October 2, 2008 at 11:56 AM Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 at 11:56 AM A reminder that both the first and the second episode of 奋斗 are now completely annotated, with plot explanations, and a vocabulary list of all the tricky/difficult words. You can still join us in here and watch the first episode. We are watching the second episode on the weekend, so you can ask about anything that wasn't clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted October 4, 2008 at 11:40 AM Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 at 11:40 AM The quality stays fairly consistent throughout. It's a good pick I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted October 9, 2008 at 11:48 AM Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 at 11:48 AM A reminder that the third episode is scheduled for this weekend, and we have the full vocabulary lists (with translations) for the first three episodes, plus summaries, discussions and explanations. This is a great time to get involved. Get in here and start learning Chinese by watching TV shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted October 24, 2008 at 01:07 PM Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 at 01:07 PM Just a quick reminder that we are on the 5th episode, and have summaries, complete vocabulary lists (with translations) and explanations of complicated conversations for all 5 episodes available in the thread. There are several people actively watching, including a native speaker, and the discussions are proving helpful. It's a good time to try watching some Chinese television, as there are very few opportunities like this one. You can join the fun in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmayo Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:21 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 at 03:21 PM I'll give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted October 24, 2008 at 07:43 PM Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 at 07:43 PM Welcome aboard! :clap Endless nagging sometimes pays off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmayo Posted October 26, 2008 at 08:30 AM Report Share Posted October 26, 2008 at 08:30 AM Endless nagging sometimes pays off Can't deny that's why I took another look...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina99 Posted October 29, 2008 at 02:24 AM Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 at 02:24 AM I have watched this, filled with goodlooking grils and cute boys. only confuse with : why it calls"struggle"? their lives are far from struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted October 29, 2008 at 02:52 AM Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 at 02:52 AM their lives are far from struggle.Haha, spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted October 29, 2008 at 08:49 AM Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 at 08:49 AM My favourite comment was "They struggle with other people's money, some struggle that is..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realmayo Posted October 30, 2008 at 08:26 PM Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 at 08:26 PM right downloaded the first few, I'm actually going to have to watch one of them now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzhe Posted October 30, 2008 at 08:37 PM Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 at 08:37 PM Atitarev did a great job with the vocabulary in the first episode. You can find it here, the summary is on the 2nd page. The summaries and discussions get more detailed with later episodes, shout if you have any trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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