The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Lesson 12 - Literally I Love You Newbie
In this lesson, we're going to learn a very important phrase when learning Chinese, and that is 'I love you'. When it comes to love, there's always a choice that has to be made. Out of a computer, a book, and a TV, which one do you think the girl love the most? Check out the video and find out!
video, HSK, love, leisure
Lesson 10 - Don’t Pee On Grandpa Tree Newbie
In this dialogue, we will catch a glimpse of the feud of Grandpa tree and the dog. Why doesn't Grandpa tree like the dog? What happened between them? Along the way, you will learn how to say your age, your date of birth. Let's see how it unravels in today's lesson!
video, HSK, introductions, hobbies
Lesson 2 - Hello Toilet Newbie
In today's dialogue, we're going to learn how to politely greet...your toilet, but of course, you can use the phrases on human beings too. Let's check it out! Disclaimer: No toilet was harmed in today's lesson.
video, HSK, greetings
Lesson 1 - The Dish Newbie
In today's dialogue, a self-introduction was made, and it was quickly followed by a love confession! What's more exciting is that you're going to learn how to express 'I can...' using 会 and 'I am...' using 是. Let's check it out!
video, HSK, love
Introduction to HSK Test Prep Newbie
In the ChinesePod HSK Test Prep series, we will focus on the HSK level 1 test. This series has a total of 12 lessons. Check out our Pinyin program first, then follow us through our HSK Level 1 series. Let’s start this wonderful journey together!! Pinyin Program: https://chinesepod.com/tools/pronunciation/ Say it right series: https://chinesepod.com/playlist/say-it-right/welcome/
video, HSK, test, introductions
Lesson 3 - I’m Just A Car Newbie
In today's dialogue, a call was made by mistake, someone was asked out on a date, and the best thing is...this conversation happened between a girl and a car. As confusing as it sounds, you will definitely learn how to say 'I want to...' and 'I don't want to...' using the words 想 and 要 in this lesson, so let's check it out.
video, HSK, introductions, small talk
“压力山大”？一起看看各国的减压妙招！ Media
For people on the go, a one stop for you to learn Mandarin from the news! 听新闻，学中文。给脚步匆匆的你带来新鲜简讯！
news on the go, news, emotions, pressure
Continued Tone Change Series #1 - Studying for an Exam Elementary
In our previous newbie tone change series, we have introduced the tone change rules for 不, 一, two third tones, and three third tones. Just like many other aspects in the Chinese language, tone changes are more nuanced than the rules you see in textbooks. That's why for the elementary tone change series, we decided that we would reinforce the rules with the help of dialogues that you hear in everyday conversations. Practice and familiarize yourselves with the sounds, and you'll be a tone master in no time! First, let's start with the character 一 [yī].
tone change series, tones, video, pronunciation, study, school
孙子兵法—不只是兵书 Advanced
《孙子兵法》，或《孙子》，是世界上最早的兵书之一，作者是春秋末期军事家、政治家孙武，人称“兵圣”。兵法，顾名思义，是论述用兵打仗的方法，但是《孙子兵法》却对政治、经济、商业等等领域都有着深远的影响。春秋时期的一系列军事学问题，在当今社会究竟有什么实际意义呢？ 通过《孙子兵法》系列课程，我们一起来学习吧！
history, politics, Sun Tzu
Chopsticks are difficult to use Newbie
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, let's check it out!
video, food, restaurant, dining
Night life 夜生活，夜经济 Upper Intermediate
中国有些城市享有“不夜城”的美誉，整个夜晚都繁华热闹、车水马龙。酒吧、博物馆、电影院、烧烤摊、商场、卡拉OK，甚至是马路边，都是年轻人享受“夜生活”的据点。 今天我们从两个上班族的视角，来听听他们作为“社畜”怎样缅怀自己的大学生活吧！
work, nightlife, health, company
Coffee Break Series- 6 Ways to Say Thank You Pre Intermediate
In the coffee break series, we focus on social etiquette in business settings. In a Chinese workplace, there are certain phrases and words that we use to come off as more polite and respectful. Along the way, we will cover some common ''How do I respond to that?" moments in the office. Hopefully, by applying the knowledge you learn in real life, you can avoid miscommunication and bring your business relationships closer. In this episode, we are going to show you 5 ways to say 'thank you' in a workplace. What do you say when you're thanking your colleague for a favor? How do you express gratitude when you are given a job opportunity? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us!
video, business, Coffee break, thanking, etiquette, polite
Character mind map - 还 still Elementary
In Chinese, you often encounter single characters that have multiple related meanings. This has the potential to confuse learners because sometimes it is hard to make connections between component characters and their meanings within multiple-character words. That's why we created this Character Mind Map series, where we focus on characters and the words they make up. Today, we're talking about 还 and all the interesting words using this character. Let's check them out!
character, Character Mind Map, video
Animal Proverbs - Hit the snake 7 inches below its head Intermediate
Animal metaphors are prevalent in almost every language, but people from different cultures may regard the same animal differently. In Chinese proverbs, you will see a lot of animal metaphors to symbolize human actions. In this lesson, we're showing you three common proverbs related to snakes. They can be directly translated to "Hit the snake 7 inches below its head", "Once got bitten by the snake, and ended up being afraid of the straw ropes for ten years", and "A greedy man is like a snake that wants to swallow an elephant". Do you know what they actually mean? Check out these proverbs and learn how to apply them to daily life!
video, animal proverbs, snake, animals
One Round Trip Ticket Newbie
In today's lesson, we're showing you how to buy a train ticket at the station and some useful direction verbs, let's check it out!
video, transportation, car, station
语法课程：程度副词 Upper Intermediate
A lesson on superlatives. How would you say kinda hot, very hot, very very hot, extremely hot, crazy hot! **Refer to the table below as you take this lesson. “今天外面有多热？” 在生活中，动词和形容词可以表达很多意思，但是像前面这个问题需要我们形容热的“程度”，这个时候我们需要用表示程度的词语来回答。这节课一起来学习表示程度的词语吧！ | 极其热；热得不行；热得不得了；热极了 | | 特别热；非常热 | | 热得很；可热了. | | 挺热的 ; 有点儿热. |
grammar, degree, exaggerate
Coffee Break Series- How to say no to your boss Pre Intermediate
In the coffee break series, we focus on social etiquette in business settings. In a Chinese workplace, there are certain phrases and words that we use to come off as more polite and respectful. Along the way, we will cover some common ''How do I respond to that?" moments in the office. Hopefully, by applying the knowledge you learn in real life, you can avoid miscommunication and bring your business relationships closer. In this episode, we are going to show you 5 ways to say 'no' in a workplace. What do you say when you're turning down an offer from your boss? How do you soften the blow when you're rejecting your colleague's dinner invitation? Check out the video and enjoy your coffee break with us!
video, business, etiquette, socializing, Coffee break
Character mind map - 公 Elementary
In Chinese, you often encounter single characters that have multiple related meanings. This has the potential to confuse learners because sometimes it is hard to make connections between component characters and their meanings within multiple-character words. That's why we created this Character Mind Map series, where we focus on characters and the words they make up. Today, we're talking about 公 and all the interesting words using this character. Let's check them out!
video, Character Mind Map, character, business, public transport
Part 2 人口与粮食：养活14亿人，中国为什么能？ Media
For people on the go, a one stop for you to learn Mandarin from the news! 听新闻，学中文。给脚步匆匆的你带来新鲜简讯！
news on the go, food, agriculture
Animal Proverbs: Perform like a workhorse Intermediate
Animal metaphors are prevalent in almost every language, but people from different cultures may regard the same animal differently. In Chinese proverbs, you will see a lot of animal metaphors to symbolize human actions. In this lesson, we're showing you three common proverbs related to horses. They can be directly translated to "A good horse doesn't eat the grass behind him", "A good horse gallops without stopping", and "You meant to pat the horse's butt, but you ended up patting on its leg". Do you know what they actually mean? Check out these proverbs and learn how to apply them to daily life!
animal proverbs, animals, horse, video, study, compliment