Yesterday

Newbie | Grumpy Bus Driver

In today's lesson, we are showing you a conversation between a grumpy bus driver and an impatient passenger. Let's check out the dialogue! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/4221

13m 49s

Oct 6

Elementary | A Stroll through the Hutongs

Of all the great reasons to visit Beijing, one of the simple pleasures that tops most visitors' lists is the simple "stroll through the hutongs." These twisty old Beijing alleyways are traditional, they're charming, and they're a great way to get blissfully lost in Beijing. In to ... Show More

14m 18s

Oct 3

Newbie | Darling...it's not a good time

Mobile phones can bring our significant others right into our meetings. In this lesson, you're gonna learn three sentences so that when you're about to join a meeting, or even in a meeting, you'll know what to say to your dear ones on the phone. Watch out! This lesson is designed ... Show More

15m 35s

May 2022

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

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9m 39s

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 8

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

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

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

Apr 2021

One Chinese Word a Day - 记 (To remember)

'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 wor ... Show More

2m 33s

Nov 2020

One Chinese Word a Day – 果 (Fruit / Result)

'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 39s

Elementary | Why are You Studying Chines...