markhavemann Posted July 28, 2016 at 08:59 AM Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 at 08:59 AM Hi guys, I've been going through the Grand First Episode project and trying to find something suitable for my level but even the shows that are labelled "elementary" are just too difficult and out of my grasp. They just talk so fast! With Pokemon becoming so popular again thanks to Pokemon Go I decided to see if the language was any more accessible and found that I could understand enough to make it enjoyable to watch. The episodes on Youku do you have Chinese subtitles (Traditional) but it would be really helpful if they were simplified, or even better a transcript of each episode. I tried searching for soft subs on Google and on Baidu (with my very limited Chinese) but couldn't find anything. Does anybody have any idea of if/where these are available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wushucrab20 Posted July 29, 2016 at 10:29 AM Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 at 10:29 AM As far as I've seen, there are no subs or transcripts for simplified. What is your chinese level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurstmann Posted July 29, 2016 at 02:01 PM Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 at 02:01 PM I also couldn't find simplified subtitles. But it shouldn't be too hard with tradional ones. You can read along with what they are saying so you learn traditional characters in the process. If you are using Anki to learn vocabulary I would advise you to put the traditional version of the word on there, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markhavemann Posted July 31, 2016 at 09:59 AM Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2016 at 09:59 AM As far as I've seen, there are no subs or transcripts for simplified. What is your chinese level? Lower intermediate I would say. I'm struggling a bit with the listening side of things right now. Sometimes while watching Pokemon I have no idea what they said but if I pause it and read the subtitles I can understand fine. I was hoping to get a transcript to go through it slowly, possibly knowing what is coming up with help with the hearing. Do you know if there are transcripts for traditional? That should be helpful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
艾墨本 Posted August 1, 2016 at 05:51 AM Report Share Posted August 1, 2016 at 05:51 AM 喜羊羊与灰太狼 is my favorite show for about low intermediate. Have you tried podcasts like slow Chinese, popup Chinese, or Chinese pod? That's another avenue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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