Elementary | It's cold, wear more clothes!
The days are getting shorter, nights longer; autumn has arrived. You may feel like venturing out in shorts and t-shirts, but the chill winds may make you regret not bringing a jacket. Today's lesson w...
17 Tammi 202513min
Newbie | Baby Photos
A picture is worth a thousand Chinese characters. In this Chinese lesson, you'll learn to talk in Mandarin about photographs and the people in them. Is this the first time you've ever talked about pic...
15 Tammi 202510min
Elementary | To Tip or Not to Tip
To tip or not to tip in China... You might think you know the answer to this question, but it can be a little confusing, and you may find yourself needing to ask this very basic question: should I lea...
13 Tammi 202515min
Newbie | Student or Teacher?
If you're reading this, you're most likely studying Mandarin. You need to learn how to talk about yourself and your teachers. In today's lesson, learn how to explain in Chinese that you're a student. ...
10 Tammi 202511min
Elementary | Not Cooked Enough
When you travel in China, you're sure to encounter some unusual cuisine. Today's Mandarin podcast is about a peculiar and popular dish: drunken shrimp. Listen to this podcast and learn all about this ...
8 Tammi 202513min
Newbie | What's Your Surname?
Introductions are a great way to start studying Chinese. You can't become friends with someone until you know their name. In today's Mandarin lesson, learn how to introduce yourself. Episode link: htt...
6 Tammi 202512min
Elementary | Light and Dark Colors of Clothing
Sure, you know your basic colors. What it comes to clothes shopping, though, you want to find just the right shade. In this lesson, learn how to specify light and dark colors in Mandarin Chinese. (And...
3 Tammi 202515min
