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A Big Bowl of China, Part Three

Episode Five, China in Plain English

In the fifth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza continue their tour of China through food.

This 11-episode China in Plain English series follows Howie Southworth and Greg Matza as they make their way through China, but neither of them speaks Mandarin. Through their adventures and misadventures, we learn about China through a new and fascinating lens.

Other Episodes in the Sries

  • Howie Southworth (right ) and Greg Matza enter a massage parlor.
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    Dancing with Fire, Part Two

    In the last episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza continue their exploration of health and wellness in China.
  • Howie Southworth and Greg Matza participate in park dancing.
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    Dancing with Fire, Part One

    In the tenth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza continue their exploration of health and wellness in China.
  • A monk at a temple.
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    Mummies

    In the ninth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza seek mummies.
  • Howie Southworth meets Mr. Wang (but not *the* Mr. Wang).
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    Mr. Wang's Neighborhood, Part Three

    In the eighth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza visit the Wang Family Compound in the ancient city of Ping Yao.
  • Howie Southworth (left) and Greg Matza ride through Ping Yao.
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    Mr. Wang's Neighborhood, Part Two

    In the seventh episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza visit the ancient city of Ping Yao, founded in the 14th century.
  • Howie Southworth gets recommendations from a fellow tourist on where to go next.
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    Mr. Wang's Neighborhood, Part One

    In the sixth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza visit the Forbidden City and get recommendations for where to go next.
  • Howie Southworth (left) and Greg Matza drink the broth from bowls of soup.
    series

    A Big Bowl of China, Part Three

    In the fifth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza continue their tour of China through food.
  • Howie Southworth (left) and Greg Matza ask for recommendations for Chinese food.
    series

    A Big Bowl of China, Part Two

    In the fourth episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza continue their tour through Chinese cuisine.
  • Howie Southworth (left) and Greg Matza eating Chinese food.
    series

    A Big Bowl of China, Part One

    In the third episode of the 11-episode China in Plain English series, Howie Southworth and Greg Matza tour China through its diverse and delicious cuisine.
  • Greg Matza talks to a woman about visiting an older part of the Great Wall.
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    The Great Where of China? Part Two

    This 11-episode series follows Howie Southworth and Greg Matza as they make their way through China—but neither of them speaks Mandarin. In this second episode, Howie and Greg attempt to visit an older part of the Great Wall of China.

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    China in Plain English

    This 11-episode series follows Howie Southworth and Greg Matza as they make their way through China, but neither of them speaks Mandarin. Through their adventures and misadventures, we learn about China through a new and fascinating lens.
  • China Straight Up

    A project that aims at making the learning about China more fun and engaging.
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