The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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To Think, to Recall: 想到、想出来、想起来 Qing Wen
What's the difference between all these words containing the character 想 xiǎng? In today's lesson we help you distinguish between 想到 Xiǎngdào, 想出来 xiǎng chūlái, and 想起来 xiǎng qǐlái. They can translate as "to remember", "to figure out", and "to think of." It's easy to confuse when to use which, so in today's lesson, you'll hopefully be much clearer about when to use which.
"You're Nothing!" Mild Swearing in Chinese Intermediate
In today's lesson you're going to learn some mild swearing. Cursing can be an excellent way to vent your frustration, and used correctly, can be very effective at getting your point across. In today's lesson we learn a curse word that you wouldn't usually associate with swearing and that is the term "thing" or 东西 (dong xi). Today we hear this word used in the context of two neighbours taking out their trash, only to find that one of them has made the other neighbours house messy with their trash bags. Listen to the heated argument, and after the lesson you'll be able to use this insult whenever someone crosses you. Credits:Picture of the elements
argument, insult, neighbor, video
I'm Just Too Tired Elementary
Burning the candle at both ends? Working late into the night and studying at school is not the best combination. Tune in to find ways to express how tired you are. Photo Credit
part-time work, school, jobs
Counting Down To The NY Upper Intermediate
Woohoo...the New Year is coming! How will you celebrate? Seems like in today's dialogue someone has special plans... Photo credit
New Year, celebrations
Traditional Embroidery Intermediate
Learn all about custom made clothing and traditional embroidered Chinese dresses in today's class. Photo by Gary Stevens Link to Custom Birthday Cake
traditional clothing, culture
Watching Soaps On The Sofa Elementary
What do you get up to at the weekends? Are you the active sort that goes out hiking, or do you prefer staying at home catching up on some TV or reading? Photo by Derek Keats
pets, weekend, home
Do You Buy Xmas Gifts? Intermediate
Today we hear a Chinese and British colleague chat about Christmas and how they will celebrate this holiday period. Seems like the Chinese colleague might be going on a date with someone! Have a Merry Xmas everybody. Listen to the song Fiona was trying to sing. YouTube
Christmas, presents, festivals
Nope, You Cannot! Newbie
I'm sure we have all pestered our parents asking them "can I do this?" or "can I do that?".In today's Newbie Mandarin lesson you will learn a really useful and highly repeated phrase for saying you can or cannot do something. In Chinese there are about 3 ways to say can, and in today's lesson we focus on the one that is used when asking for permission. For example, when asking if you can use the toilet, or if you can eat and drink on the subway. After the lesson you will be confident in knowing when to use which "can" word.
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All about Can: 能 (néng),会 (huì),可以 (kěyǐ) Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen takes a deeper look at the characters 能 (néng) 可以 (kěyǐ) and 会 (huì). These characters can all translate as "can" or "be able to" but when you actually come to compare the differences, it can get a bit tricky. Hopefully, this video will be helpful for elementary students for a general overview, as well as higher level learners who want to figure out which is best to use in certain situations. Watch the video and make sure to look at all the example sentences.
All about Can: 能 (néng),会 (huì),可以 (kěyǐ) Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen takes a deeper look at the characters 能 (néng) 可以 (kěyǐ) and 会 (huì). These characters can all translate as "can" or "be able to" but when you actually come to compare the differences, it can get a bit tricky. Hopefully, this video will be helpful for elementary students for a general overview, as well as higher level learners who want to figure out which is best to use in certain situations. Watch the video and make sure to look at all the example sentences.
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Technology Making Us Ugly Upper Intermediate
Is your smartphone making you ugly? Learn how using a cell phone can lead to pimples, double chins, and forward head posture. Photo by dkeats
technology, addiction, phone
Seasonal Allergies Intermediate
When the seasons change, your skin can be adversely affected by the change in humidity. Learn useful words to describe an allergy or sensitivity to somethings. Photo by mattza
allergies, doctor, skin
Where's Shiny The Cat? Elementary
It's feeding time for Shiny the cat but she's nowhere to be found. Learn about pet food and prepositions in this elementary class.
cat, pets, food
十一黄金周 Golden Week Advanced
讲到十一就想到旅行、消费，与背后庞大的商机，但当然也不得不想到那人山人海的画面，除此之外，还有些你不常听到的节期顺口溜，今天就跟着中文播客的课程来近距离了解一下这个人人期盼的长假期吧！
holiday, joke, traffic jam
Nobel Prize in Literature Upper Intermediate
When an author wins a nobel prize in literature it is a huge deal, especially for book sales. This can mean overnight stardom and books flying off the shelves. Listen to two friends discuss literature and the nobel prize award, and the difficulty in getting one of these author's books. Photo by jplauriente
nobel, literature, prize
Department Store Anniversary Sales Intermediate
When business is slow, it's a good time to have an department store "anniversary sale". Listen to a shop assistant subtly trick a customer into getting some discount goods. photo by twicepixlink
shopping, dispute
Picking My Darling Up Elementary
Listen to two love birds arrange to meet at a common location before going out on a date. Photo Credit: Kyle May
dating, driving, meeting
Suitable/to Suit: 合适、适合、合 Qing Wen
In today's lesson, learn the difference between 合适 Héshì, 适合 shìhé, and 合, hé. These can be translated as "to suit" or "suitable" but it's often difficult to know when to use which one. Problem with the embed? Watch here.
Suitable/to Suit: 合适、适合、合 Qing Wen
In today's lesson, learn the difference between 合适 Héshì, 适合 shìhé, and 合, hé. These can be translated as "to suit" or "suitable" but it's often difficult to know when to use which one. Problem with the embed? Watch here.
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