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1What do Chinese teachers do after class? In this episode of 畅说中文 (Chàng Shuō Zhōngwén), host Daisy sits down with the popular and cool Teacher Cici from Chinese Surfing to explore the unseen side of a teacher's daily routine. Whether you're a student curious about your teacher's life or a Chinese learning enthusiast, this conversation offers a warm and honest look behind the scenes.
Featured Guest:
Cici (刘老师, Liǔ Lǎoshī): A professional and popular Chinese teacher at Chinese Surfing, known for her cool style and dedicated teaching. Off-duty, she’s a cat-loving, plan-making, slightly “robotic” but very cute friend.
Timestamps & Key Takeaways
00:00:45 – Topic 1: What’s the First Thing You Do After Class?
Cici shares her post-class routine: sending students off, then spending 10–15 minutes alone in the classroom to organize notes and design homework.
📖 Keywords to learn: 笔记 (bǐjì), 作业 (zuòyè), 放松 (fàngsōng)
00:04:38 – Topic 2: How Do You Spend a 30-Minute Break Between Classes?
When time is short, Cici prepares notes but doesn’t send them immediately. She also previews the next lesson’s content—sometimes looking like a “stone” in front of her computer.
🆚 Compare with Daisy: Daisy prefers walking or drinking tea to reset her mood between different class types.
00:09:29 – Topic 3: Funny or Awkward After-Class Moments
Cici recalls a memorable encounter: running into her Iranian student at a Turkish restaurant. The student introduced her as his Chinese teacher to the waiter, leading to a funny misunderstanding.
📖 Keywords to learn: 遇到 (yùdào), 尴尬 (gāngà), 学生 (xuéshēng)
00:15:41 – Topic 4: How Do You Feel After Your Last Class of the Day?
Cici shares two common feelings: pride (“I’m amazing, I finished another day!”) and exhaustion (“I don’t want to talk anymore!”).
00:20:56 – Topic 5: What Are You Like Outside the Classroom?
Colleagues see Cici as “cool” and professional, but her friends say she’s cute, a little “robotic” (slow to react), and very organized.
📖 Keywords to learn: 酷 (kù), 可爱 (kě’ài), 计划 (jìhuà)
00:31:00 – Wrap-Up & Listener Interaction
Daisy and Cici reflect on why teachers rarely share personal lives in class—it’s all about keeping the focus on students.
🎙️ Teaser: More teachers may join future episodes if listeners are interested!
We’d Love to Hear From You!
- Have you ever met your teacher outside of class? What was that like?
- What do you do right after your Chinese class? Review notes, take a break, or do something else?
- Which Chinese Surfing teacher would you like to hear from next? Let us know!
Leave a comment on the podcast platform or share your thoughts in your Chinese learning group!
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Have you ever met your teacher outside of class? What was that like?
What do you do right after your Chinese class? Review notes, take a break, or do something else?
Which Chinese Surfing teacher would you like to hear from next? Let us know!
Leave a comment on the podcast platform or share your thoughts in your Chinese learning group!