Mar 23

Elementary | Which Hilton?

In this lesson, we're looking at a conversation that you would definitely recognize if you have ever been hit on by a stranger (or maybe you are the stranger!). Let's learn how to get out of the awkward situation using one simple phrase, check out the video to find out! Episode l ... Show More

14m 45s

Mar 20

Newbie | Did You Get Everything?

Well, if you are a forgetful person, you must hear this dialogue pretty often. "Did you bring this? What about that?" So, today we are going to learn how to ask these questions and how to answer them in Chinese in this lesson. Let's get started! Episode link: https://www.chinesep ... Show More

12m 24s

Mar 18

Elementary | Checking out at a Hotel

It's checkout time, also known as "check the room for consumption of overpriced snacks and beverages or theft of towels time." In this lesson, learn how to tell the hotel you're checking out, and the Chinese you're going to hear when they bust you. Episode link: https://www.chine ... Show More

15m 56s

Sep 2024

Chinese Podcast EP113: From Zero to Intermediate Chine Only with Dashu Mandarin?! 只听大叔中文中文从零到中级！

<p>In this video, we share how a student used Dashu Mandarin podcast to advance from a complete beginner to an intermediate level in Chinese. We’ll also discuss another student’s story that made the Uncles feel sad and reveal the snacks the Uncles love. As a blind box question p ... Show More

41 m

Jul 2024

Intermediate | Making Dumplings

<p>Ever since Marco Polo brought ravioli to China, the Chinese have loved making dumplings. It's an essential part of celebrating the New Year. In today's podcast, learn how to talk in Chinese about wrapping, boiling and eating these magical little pockets of deliciousnes ... Show More

16m 50s

Mar 2025

Your Chinese Accent Is Terrible, But It Doesn’t Have to Be

No matter how long you've been learning Chinese, you’ll still have an accent. But why is that? In this episode, Jared and John talk about your accent in Chinese and how to reduce it. They discuss the differences in how accents are perceived in China versus the West, tackle some o ... Show More

30m 39s

May 2022

【 Why Taiwanese Love to Go to KTV?】Taiwanese Mandarin Listening (conversation)

☀️ You love this kind of cultural series? Share with me how they help you improve your Chinese? Please take a minute to fill out this here:) ➡️Survey ☀️Want to speak Chinese naturally with confidence? My Conversation Training Course for Beginners /Pre-intermediate learners ➡️ htt ... Show More

9m 39s

Mar 2025

Upper-intermediate | Working in the Countryside

<p>Do you know all the work that goes into maintaining a rice paddy? And can you talk about it in Mandarin Chinese? In this lesson, a visitor to the countryside learns about both the hard labor and the simple pleasures to be found outside of China's urban areas. Episode link: htt ... Show More

20m 30s

Dec 2019

#78 - 10 Best Foods to Eat

In this episode we talk about a few updates to our product line, including new stand alone private lessons which are going quickly. We also discuss the ten best foods to eat as given by Forbes website and we do a fun object interview.If you enjoy what we do, we have been helpful ... Show More

1h 8m

Feb 2025

Fluent in Funny: Jesse Appell on Learning, Performing, and Laughing in Chinese

What happens when an American comedian immerses himself in Chinese comedy? Jesse Appell’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Jesse shares how his curiosity about language led him to study in China, become a Fulbright scholar, and apprentice under a master ... Show More

49m 57s

Sep 2025

You Can Speak Chinese, but Can You Understand the Reply? (And Other Listener Questions)

Jared and John are back with a full episode dedicated to answering listener questions covering everything from language learning strategies to cultural quirks. They explore the challenges of using sarcasm in Mandarin, how to prepare for a trip to China if you're not yet fluent, a ... Show More

32m 54s

Sep 2024

Intermediate | Lao Wang's Office 12: A Dodgy Opportunity

<p>Everyone's favorite lovable lug, Lao Wang, is in another tight spot. He's out of work and on the outs with his wife. But wait! Is an old friend offering to help? Or is something more sinister going on? Tune in to this exciting Mandarin podcast and learn how to talk mea ... Show More

15m 52s

Jun 2025

Conversation｜Why Taiwanese Don’t Want Children 🇹🇼 臺灣人不想有小孩? (Advanced Mandarin) ft. 秀君老師

🇹🇼I've made a bonus video for Patreon members! By signing up for my Patreon, you're supporting this podcast and my work. I’m able to create Taiwanese Mandarin learning resources because of you. I'm so grateful:) 非常非常感謝 :) 謝謝你們You can Improve your Taiwanese Mandarin faster with ... Show More

11m 6s

Elementary | Hungry Traveler: Dongbei