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No, it's not cool to ignore your spouse at those social functions. (That's what those repeated pokes in the ribs are trying to tell you.) So learn how to introduce him or her with this practical Chinese lesson. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1910 

Subways are one of the great conveniences of first-tier Chinese cities. If you're in Beijing or Shanghai, the subway is often your best transportation option. Of course, if you're not yet familiar with the subway system, you could find yourself on a train heading in the wrong dir ... Show More

If you know "ni hao," you're ready to start networking in the Middle Kingdom. This lesson will equip you with a few more phrases to assist in Chinese introductions. But remember: you're no one if you don't have a "name card," so have yours ready! Episode link: https://www.chinese ... Show More

In this episode we open a lovely gift from one of our patrons Dan. We answer four Chinese based questions on grammar and vocabulary for another, Cara. We then move onto the fun questions again because frankly....it's fun. Hope you enjoy. You will learn some new Chinese words and ... Show More

As 2023 approaches, we have finally launched RLC for Beginners podcast in Apple podcast and Spotify.  If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, our podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation be ... Show More

Hi If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, or if you think you are not ready for LCTS yet, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key v ... Show More

So you think you’re funny? John and Jared discuss some of the cultural differences of Chinese humor and what it takes to get your Chinese friends rolling on the floor in laughter. Guest interview is with Laszlo Montgomery, host of the famous China History Podcast. It's the go-to ... Show More

Welcome to this first lesson in our brand new series which will help you learn Mandarin Chinese. Join teacher Crystal and learner Mark for this coffee break lesson and start learning the basics today. In lesson 1, you'll learn to say "hello" and "goodbye". You'll also learn to as ... Show More

If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, or if you think you are not ready for LCTS yet, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key voca ... Show More

We discuss the true grit and determination you need to learn and being fascinated by peoples struggles and how they overcome adversity. In particular the learning Chinese or learning a language element of it. Also targets in general both with Mandarin and with life.If you enjoy w ... Show More

Hi If you're looking to learn Chinese from scratch, or just want to brush up on your skills, or if you think you are not ready for LCTS yet, RLC for Beginners podcast is perfect for you! Every episode features a natural Chinese conversation between two native speakers, with key v ... Show More

Shuang Yu and Hua Mulan are on the menu for today's discussion. We digress a wee bit into ABCs, ABT, EBTs, EBCs and Nationality. We also talk about raising bilingual children after a question from a hangouteer.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful or at least entertaining ... Show More

On air October 25th, 2019. Recorded October 19th, 2019. There are so many — SO MANY — people learning Chinese these days, but there’s so much more to learning Chinese than just, like, memorizing characters. Taiwanese-American millennial Patricia Liu is an actual, living, breathin ... Show More