Yesterday

Elementary | Which tone was that again?

Science is fun! So are sports! But what happens when you want to discuss one in Chinese, but you instead use words describing the other? Sounds like you have a problem with tones, but not to worry! ChinesePod is here to help! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1436

17m 43s

Jul 7

Newbie | Tables and Chairs

Ah, tables and chairs. Even the most minimalist decorator agrees that "being able to sit down" and "having a raised surface to put stuff on" are good things. There are a few surprises in store for you in today's Chinese lesson, though, so tune in and learn. Episode link: https:// ... Show More

14m 12s

Jul 4

Elementary | World Cup and Diamonds

All eyes are focused on South Africa this summer as the nation prepares to host the World Cup. Check out today's lesson and learn how to describe one important South African export (here's a hint: we hear they're a girl's best friend). Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/143 ... Show More

16m 54s

Sep 2024

Chinese Podcast EP115: What do You Consider Cheating? 什么才算是出轨？

In this episode of our Chinese podcast, we dive into two intriguing topics: What counts as cheating in a relationship? What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? And finally, we continue with our blind box theme, where each Uncle brings up a surprise question fo ... Show More

45m 53s

Sep 2024

Chinese Podcast EP116: Are Chinese Children Really not Happy? 中国孩子过得真的不开心吗？

在这一期的播客中，大叔们继续从盲盒中抽取问题展开讨论。从打游戏、玩游戏的话题开始，我们深入探讨了中国孩子所面临的压力，并且涉及到一些深层次的心理问题。但是，中国的孩子真的不开心吗？同时，我们互相提问：如果你能改变自己身上的某一个外表或性格，你会选择改变什么？ In this episode of the podcast, the uncles continue drawing blind box questions for discussion. Starting with topics like gaming, we explore the press ... Show More

49m 38s

Feb 2025

RedNote 小红书 Buzz: Can It Really Help You Learn Chinese?

There is a growing buzz around "RedNote" (小红书), as westerners—especially “TikTok refugees"—flock to this Chinese social media platform. But what is beyond the hype and can you use it to learn Chinese? In this episode, Jared and John dive into how you, as a Chinese learner, can us ... Show More

24m 46s

Jan 2025

Intermediate | Two Tough Ladies

You know how to express yourself in Chinese with grace and tact. But when you need some down-and-dirty insults, what are you going to say? Listen to this Mandarin podcast and learn the Chinese you need to let people know that you mean business! Episode link: https://www.chinesepo ... Show More

15m 32s

Feb 2025

Upper-intermediate | How do you fix a boring Chinese course?

Foreigners everywhere are working hard at learning Chinese. Unfortunately, many of those sincere students find themselves learning from boring, poorly designed material. In this lesson we take a look at this issue from the angle of the school and the teachers, who are asking each ... Show More

20m 2s

Apr 11

Chinese Podcast EP143: Can You Really Learn Chinese in 6 Months? 你真的能在6个月内学会中文吗？

今天，大叔中文请来了一位中文超厉害的英国小伙——欧培实！他目前才16岁，中文说得特别棒，这次他要跟我们聊聊，自己是怎么在1500个小时内，把中文学得这么流利。欧培实还是个多语者，他也会分享一些自己高效的学习秘诀，希望能帮到正在学习中文的你！Today, Dashu Chinese invited an awesome British guy — Olly Prentice!His Chinese is amazing, and this time he’s here to chat with us about how he managed to lear ... Show More

40m 10s

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

Jul 2024

Is Your Chinese as Good as You Think it is? Confronting the Dunning-Kruger Effect

Do you think your Chinese skills are better than they actually are? You might not be alone. This cognitive bias can cause learners to overestimate their proficiency, leading to overconfidence and potential setbacks in their language journey. Jared and John share personal anecdote ... Show More

22m 32s

Nov 2020

One Chinese Word a Day - 说 (To speak)

'One Chinese Word a Day' is a show where Teacher Lin (林老师 Lín lǎoshī) from Everyday Easy Chinese introduces a new Chinese word daily to help you expand your Chinese vocabulary. In each episode, you will learn: A new Chinese word How to combine this word with other words to c ... Show More

2m 43s

Dec 2024

Chinese Podcast Ep129: How to Learn Chinese with C-Drama? 怎样通过电视剧学习中文？

Chinese dramas (C-Dramas) are not just entertaining—they're also a powerful tool for learning Chinese! Plus, we’ll introduce you to Teacher PeiPei's New Course: Teaching Chinese with C-Drama. This course is specifically designed to turn your binge-watching into an effective learn ... Show More

47m 25s

Elementary | Why are You Studying Chines...