Modern technology is helping us cope with disease, not cure it.

Chinese medicine teaches us to look after ourselves by preventing disease, rather than dealing with it when it arrives.

American-born Tim Wu is an emcee/producer/tv host/celebrity based out of Shanghai. As most foreigners learning Chinese find it hard enough to wrap their tongues around its confounding variety of tones and new sounds, rarely does anyone aspire to use his or her burgeoning linguistic skills to write poetry, let alone rap. Let's listen to one who has.

A young man discusses what it means to be happy in the context of living in a big city and with a high-stress job.

Three people discuss the the meaning of happiness. For some it's living a good life and flourishing; for others it's the little things.

If you've just moved to China, one of the first things you're going to want to do is look for an apartment to rent. Watch this video and learn how to go about it.

When looking for an apartment, there are some important questions you may want to ask the landlord before visiting.

How much is the monthly rent? That's a question you'll surely need to ask the landlord when looking to rent a place in China.

Just because the landlord has given you his initial price, that doesn't mean the discussion is over. In this video, learn the essential skill of bargaining in Chinese.

So, you've finally settled on a place. There are, however, still some things to do in the renting and moving process. Learn how to talk about moving in and finding a company to help you do so.

Different cultures have different eating habits. Learn not to make the same mistake as Rachel!

Pick up some words and expressions for taking your Chinese friend out for a meal.

What's your preference, cooking or cleaning up? Chinese food or Western food? Learn how to make these choices!

Time to do the dishes – and learn what to call them in Chinese!

For many people the art of cooking comes naturally, but no one is born with the skill. And for many, no matter how long they try, they just can't get the touch.

Surfing the web is great way to pick up some Chinese. How do you go about getting online in China?

Living with a roommate is great for sharing rent and other expenses – plus it's usually more fun than living alone.

Pick up some tips on how to make Internet friends – or more – in Chinese.

Since boys love their toys, it should comes as no surprise that men get into technical products a little more than girls. Having technical difficulties could be some guy's way of saving the day.

Today, buying almost anything you want is as easy as turning on your computer. Pick up some Chinese for online shopping.

If you want to get into the gym routine here at a gym in China while learning Chinese, this is your chance!

Working out is like a lot of things in life. When starting out, it can be pretty easy, but as time goes on, it can get really tiresome.

Since all of those cardio machines can seem a little complex for newbies, our instructor helps us out with them as well as our Chinese.

Before hopping in the swimming pool, it's important to warm up. The trainer shows you how.