Newbie | Please Speak Chinese

Newbie | Please Speak Chinese

You've just stepped out from the office when a frenzied pack of language students senses your presence and rushes over with English greetings. We've all been there and know this is one of those things about China that can be both sweet as well as incredibly frustrating. How you deal with it is your call. But since pretending you're from Xinjiang isn't always an option, it's useful to have a few tricks up your sleeve for steering conversations back to Mandarin. This podcast covers the easiest way: asking them to speak Chinese. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0556

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Newbie | Very Cool, Very Ok

Newbie | Very Cool, Very Ok

If you're a foreign student in China, or planning to be one, you should probably learn the word for "foreign student." And since all our listeners are good-looking, the word for "handsome guy" might j...

11 Mar 13min

Elementary | Sleepy

Elementary | Sleepy

You are getting sleepy, very sleepy. And you know it's lame, but you just want to go to bed early. Learn to express these sentiments and more in this Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesep...

9 Mar 15min

Newbie | I plan to study abroad

Newbie | I plan to study abroad

In this newbie lesson, we will listen to a conversation between two friends talking about an opportunity to study abroad. We will show you how to say "I plan to..." in Chinese and how to express uncer...

6 Mar 12min

Elementary | Rice First

Elementary | Rice First

Some foreigners think there's a conspiracy to deprive them of enjoying rice with their meal in China. In fact, it's just a Chinese custom which might seem strange to you. Here's a helpful tip: if you ...

4 Mar 19min

Newbie | Is learning Chinese difficult?

Newbie | Is learning Chinese difficult?

In this newbie lesson, you will hear one of the most common questions that you are asked as a Chinese learner: “Is learning Chinese difficult?” Your immediate response might be, “Yes, learning Chinese...

2 Mar 13min

Elementary | Stealing a Nose

Elementary | Stealing a Nose

No, we're not talking about black market organ trafficking. We're talking about the "I got your nose!" trick you play on kids. While this game is not exactly "traditionally Chinese," it's still good f...

27 Feb 19min

Newbie | Chopsticks are difficult to use

Newbie | Chopsticks are difficult to use

Who says you have to use chopsticks to eat Chinese food? If you have not yet mastered your kuàizi skills, then this lesson is for you. Learn how to ask for a fork in a restaurant in today's lesson, le...

25 Feb 15min

Elementary | Old China Hand

Elementary | Old China Hand

Have you ever been called an "Old China Hand?" Don't worry, if you keep practicing your Chinese and spend some time in China, you will be! In this Chinese lesson, learn more about this common term whi...

23 Feb 16min

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