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Chinese Around You | Graded HSK Mandarin Podcast 分级中文播客

Chinese Around You | Graded HSK Mandarin Podcast 分级中文播客

Melissa Chen 69 Episodes Jun 29, 2026

Chinese Around You is a graded HSK Mandarin podcast that helps learners from beginner to advanced levels improve their Chinese language skills through real-life scenarios. Each episode offers multi-level content, including key phrases with pinyin, grammar breakdowns, cultural insights, and advanced slang. The podcast also explores Chinese culture, from workplace norms to weekend rituals, and provides tiered practice challenges. Transcripts and exercises are available on Patreon.

Episodes

【HSK1-HSK2】EP67 China Travel Survival Chinese #4|Tired Of Shop Staff Following You In China? One phrase fixes shopping pressure & How To Try Items Jun 29, 2026 645 You walk into a shop just to look around, yet shop assistants keep trailing you, constantly recommending products and pushing you to buy. You hate the awkward atmosphere but don’t know how to politely send them away. You also struggle to ask for trying on clothes, tasting snacks or testing goods naturally, only able to gesture silently. Master these short lines, and you can wander shops freely wit
【New HSK1 Vocab】EP66 #7 – Daily Activities & Routines | Speed Through All 300 Words in 10 Weeks Jun 17, 2026 702 I haven't seen comments on these vocab episodes yet, and I honestly don't know if you're loving them or if they're just not your thing. If you want this series to continue beyond HSK 1, let me know in the comments. Even a quick “keep going” or “yes” counts. If this podcast gets 10 comments, I'll take that as a green light and start working on the next HSK level right away. No p
【HSK3-HSK4】EP65 Why is China NOT in the World Cup but 100M people still stay up all night to watch? 为什么中国队没在世界杯但上亿中国人还熬夜看球? Jun 17, 2026 832 Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learn
【New HSK1 Vocab】EP64 #6 – Transport & Getting Around | Speed Through All 300 Words in 10 Weeks Jun 11, 2026 438 I haven't seen comments on these vocab episodes yet, and I honestly don't know if you're loving them or if they're just not your thing. If you want this series to continue beyond HSK 1, let me know in the comments. Even a quick “keep going” or “yes” counts. If this podcast gets 10 comments, I'll take that as a green light and start working on the next HSK level right away. No p
【HSK2-HSK3】EP63 Stop Using Awkward Chinese Names! I'll Give You a Real One for Free 别再取那些奇怪的中文名了!我免费给你一个真正好听的中文名 Jun 9, 2026 662 This episode is for everyone, all levels welcome. A good Chinese name can be a great conversation starter. A bad one can be… unforgettable for the wrong reasons. In this episode, we talk about how Chinese names are structured, three easy ways to make your own, and the funny things that can happen when you don't check with a native speaker first.🎁 I'll make a Chinese name for you personall
【New HSK1 Vocab】EP62 #5 – Places, Directions & Where You Live | Speed Through All 300 Words in 10 Weeks Jun 4, 2026 727 Halfway there, and this episode might just save you from getting lost in China.Week 5 of our 10‑week speed run is live, and today you’re locking down the words you’ll use every time you step outside: places, directions, and talking about where you live. Think where is the hospital?, how do I get to the supermarket?, I live here, and all the little positional words like in, on, under, behind that g
【HSK3-HSK4】EP61 I Visited the World's Most Advanced City: Shenzhen. Are There Really Robots Everywhere? 我去了世界最先进城市深圳,街头真的到处都是机器人吗? Jun 1, 2026 705 You've definitely seen those viral videos. The ones that say Shenzhen is the world's most advanced city, where robots walk on every street, deliver your food, and serve you in restaurants. Millions of people have watched them, and everyone is asking the same question: is it real?Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to lear
【New HSK1 Vocab】EP60 #4 – Food, Drinks & Ordering | Speed Through All 300 Words in 10 Weeks May 28, 2026 665 We’re already at Week 4 — almost halfway through our 10‑week speed run to cover all 300 New HSK 1 words, built from the latest HSK 3.0 syllabus. Whether you’re studying for the exam or just want a solid foundation, this series is your shortcut. (Missed the earlier episodes? No stress, you can jump in right here. Every episode works on its own.)Today is all about food, drinks, and ordering. You’ll
【HSK1-HSK2】EP59 China Travel Survival Chinese #3|Only 2 Words Solve All Awkward Moments When Asking Others for Favors in China May 25, 2026 617 Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone, no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learn
【New HSK1 Vocab】EP58 #3 – Numbers, Dates & Time | Speed Through All 300 Words in 10 Weeks May 21, 2026 703 This is Episode 3 of our 10-week speed run through all 300 New HSK 1 words — built from the latest official HSK 3.0 syllabus, with the goal of eventually covering every level up to HSK 9. Whether you're cramming for the exam or just want a rock-solid foundation, this series is your shortcut.You get 2 episodes every week during the period: one vocab episode from this series, plus your regular w
【HSK5-HSK6】EP57 Dating a Chinese Person #5: Four Sentences That Fix 90% of Your Fights 与中国人恋爱(5):4句话解决90%的吵架问题 May 18, 2026 754 Tired of fighting with your Chinese partner over small things? Confused about personal space, relationship pace and cultural differences? In this fifth episode of our dating series, we teach you 4 simple but powerful Chinese sentences to talk about boundaries, emotional bottom lines and mutual understanding. These are the exact phrases that will help you avoid misunderstandings, fix fights and bui
【New HSK1 Vocab】EP56 #2 – My Family & Friends | Speed Through All 300 Words in 10 Weeks May 14, 2026 725 Week 2 of our 10-Week New HSK 1 Vocab Speed Run is live! 🚀This is Episode 2 of the series where we’re racing through all 300 official New HSK 1 words in just 10 weeks. In this episode: My Family & Friends. You’ll learn 30 must-know words for introducing your family, talking about friends, and describing the people around you — all with clear pinyin, English translations, and example sentences

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