Learning Objectives:
1. Learn importation taboos in Chinese and some euphemisms to avoid them.
2. Learn useful euphemistic expressions to show politeness.
3. Learn useful euphemistic expressions to express humor.
STEP 1: Using Euphemisms
Watch the animated video to learn different expressions used as euphemisms.
Pay attention to how euphemisms are used properly or improperly , as in Wangyou’s story.
STEP 2: Real Life Examples
Watch the following conversations between native speakers.
Pay attention to how they use euphemistic expressions under different situations.
1. Two students discussing financial concerns:
2. Two students discussing death:
3. Students having a party:
STEP 3: Test Yourself
Complete the conversation quiz below.