Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through culture and real life
Little Mandarin is a weekly podcast for Chinese language learners, offering lessons on culture, history, and modern life. Each episode provides useful everyday language and cultural insights, aimed at curious learners and professionals. The podcast also promotes private lessons on Preply and has a companion YouTube channel.
Episodes
BONUS: How to Say My, Your, Her, and Their in Mandarin🎧 (The Possessive 的)
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S2E18 Small Words That Make You Sound Human🪡 (和, 也, 然后 in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 18
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S2E17 A Very Chinese Sentence Order🧩 (Time + Action + Object in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 17
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BONUS: Top 20 Most Useful Measure Words in Mandarin🎧 (Chinese + English Translation)
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S2E16 Coffee or Tea? What You Drink Tells a Story☕🍵 (How to Talk About Drinks in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 16
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BONUS: Top 20 Most Useful Verbs in Mandarin🎧 (Chinese + English Translation)
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S2E15 I Wake Up at 7🌅 (How to Talk About Basic Actions with Time in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 15
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S2E14 Why China Has Only One Time Zone🕰️ (How to Place Time in Context in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 14
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S2E13 What Time Is It?⏰ (How to Tell the Time in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 13
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S2E12 I’m at the Coffee Shop☕ (How to Say Where You Are in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 12
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S2E11 What You Love Says Who You Are❤️ (How to Say Preferences in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 11
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S2E10 Challenge: Can You Introduce Yourself in Chinese Now?🎤 (Stage 1 Recap) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 10
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BONUS: Personal Pronouns in Mandarin👤 (我, 你, 他, 她, 它) —Bonus Episode
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S2E9 I’m a Teacher. I’m Not a Doctor. Who Are You?👩🏻🏫 (How to Use 是 and 不是 in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 9
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S2E8 “Have You Eaten?” — The Most Chinese Way to Say Hello🥢 (How to Greet More Naturally in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 8
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S2E7 How Old Are You? (And When Not to Ask)🎈 (How to Ask Age Politely in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 7
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S2E6 My Family — The Warmest and Most Complicated Words👨👩👧👦 (How to Talk About Close Family in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 6
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S2E5 Your Birthday in Chinese🎂 (How to Say Dates Naturally in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 5
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S2E4 Count to 99 Without Panic🔢 (Numbers in Mandarin Made Simple) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 4
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Bonus: Full Pinyin Pronunciation Practice🎧 (Initials, Finals, and Repeat with Me)
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S2E3 Why One Sound Can Mean Four Different Things🎵 (An Easy Introduction to Pinyin and Tones) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 3
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S2E2 Your Name, Your Country, Your Story Starts Here🌍 (How to Introduce Yourself in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 2
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S2E1 The First Thing You Say in Mandarin👋🏻 (It’s Not Always 你好) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 1
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Season2 is BACK💛 Essential Mandarin Course: Start Speaking Like a Real Person
Season 2 is here — and we're starting fresh.This season, Little Mandarin becomes a structured Mandarin course, designed to take you from complete beginner to HSK 2 / A2 level — one small step at a time.Every Tuesday, we'll focus on one simple, useful thing you can actually use in real life. Not textbook Chinese. Real Chinese — the kind that helps you talk about your life, your personality,
S02 Trailer — Essential Mandarin Course: Start Speaking Like a Real Person🇨🇳☕️
Season 2 is here — and we're starting fresh.This season, Little Mandarin becomes a structured Mandarin course, designed to take you from complete beginner to HSK 2 / A2 level — one small step at a time.Every Tuesday, we'll focus on one simple, useful thing you can actually use in real life. Not textbook Chinese. Real Chinese — the kind that helps you talk about your life, your personality,
Holiday Gift Ideas 🎁 — What to Give (and Say) in Mandarin! S01E59【ENG】节日礼物
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Let’s Go Holiday Shopping!🛍️ Learn Mandarin for Festive Deals! S01E59【ENG】节日购物
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Holiday Food in China🧧 — What We Eat to Celebrate! S01E58【ENG】节日的味道
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Winter Comfort Food in China🍜 — Dumplings, Noodles & Hot Soup! S01E58【ENG】冬天的味道
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Festive Winter Drinks 🍷 Learn How to Say Wine & Cheers in Mandarin S01E57【ENG】冬日微醺
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Cozy Winter Drinks ☕ Learn Warm Mandarin Words for the Season S01E57【ENG】冬日暖饮
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How to Soften Your Tone ✨ in Mandarin S01E56【ENG】语气更自然
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Say No Without Being Rude 🙇 Mandarin Guide S01E56【ENG】客气拒绝
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Flirting in Mandarin 😏 Playful Expressions S01E55【ENG】暧昧中文 💫
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Cute Compliments 💕 Easy Mandarin Expressions S01E55【ENG】可爱的夸奖
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After Karaoke 🍢🍜 Midnight Snack Culture in Mandarin S01E54【ENG】唱K后的夜宵
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Karaoke Nightlife in Mandarin 🎤 S01E54【ENG】唱K的夜生活
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Sweet or Salty? 🍡🥟 Mandarin Snack Talk S01E53【ENG】甜还是咸
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Autumn Street Food Vibes 🌰🍂 Learn Mandarin S01E53【ENG】街头小吃
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Polite Mandarin 🌸 Talking with Seniors S01E52【ENG】礼貌尊敬的表达
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Autumn Activities 🍂 Chongyang Festival in Mandarin S01E52【ENG】秋天活动与重阳节
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Life’s Flavors 🌶️🍋 Talking About Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, Salty in Mandarin S01E51【ENG】酸甜苦辣咸
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Hotpot Time 🍲🔥 Talking About Chinese Hotpot in Mandarin S01E51【ENG】火锅
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Sweet Autumn Treats 🍰🌰 Desserts in Mandarin S01E50【ENG】秋天的甜品
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Autumn Fruits 🍐🍂 Talking About Autumn Fruits in Mandarin S01E50【ENG】秋天的水果
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Autumn is here! In today’s episode, we talk about autumn fruits in Mandarin — apples, grapes, persimmons, pears, and more. You’ll learn
Mid-Autumn Festival 🌕🥮 Celebrate the Full Moon Together S01E49【ENG】中秋节
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙It’s Mid-Autumn Festival time! 🌕🥮 In this episode, we talk about family reunions, mooncakes, and why the full moon is so special in Chi
How Many Days Off Do We Get? 🗓️ Holidays in China S01E48【ENG】假期
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China’s Big Birthday 🎉 National Day Explained S01E48【ENG】国庆节
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Are You Addicted to Stationery? 🖊️ Cute Mandarin Words Inside S01E47【ENG】文具控
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What’s in My Pencil Bag? ✏️ Stationery in Mandarin S01E47【ENG】笔袋
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Are Chinese People Really Good at Math? ➗🤔 Busting the Stereotype S01E46【ENG】数学刻板印象
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙Math stereotype time ➗🤔! In this episode, we explore the famous cliché: Are Chinese people really good at math? From exam pressure 📚, l
Math, History, English… 📖 School Subjects in Mandarin S01E46【ENG】学科
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙It’s back-to-school season 📚! In this episode, let’s learn how to say school subjects in Mandarin — from English, Math, and History, to
Hidden Holidays 🎉 Festivals You May Not Know in China
S01E45 【ENG】中国冷门节日
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🎉 China’s calendar is full of surprises! In this episode, we’ll explore some hidden holidays you may not know—like Laba Festival with w
Happy Teacher’s Day 🍎 A Lesson in Mandarin S01E45【ENG】教师节快乐
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《Back to School》 Mode ✏️ Last Chance for Resolutions S01E44【ENG】开学啦！
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Back to Work ☕ Don’t Cry Yet! S01E44【ENG】开工啦
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Everyday Superstitions in Chinese Life 👻 Don’t Cut Your Nails at Night! S01E43【BILIGO】中国人生活里的小迷信
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙From mirrors facing your bed to whistling in the dark — today’s episode is all about the small but powerful superstitions in daily Chin
Attention! why Some Numbers Are Lucky (or Cursed) in China 👻 S01E43【ENG】数字在中国的运气秘密
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙From lucky eights to cursed fours — today we explore why numbers in Chinese aren’t just for counting. Some can bring fortune… others, m
Noodles or Rice? 🍚 Talk Like a Local Foodie in Mandarin S01E42【ENG】米饭还是面？你选哪个？
🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply!💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙🔁 Quick Grammar Review (from Tuesday)Let’s warm up with a quick grammar review.可以 + Verb Phrase + 吗？Can I...?可以点菜了吗？ Can we order now?可
Order Like a Pro! 🍜 Speak Mandarin at Restaurants S01E42【ENG】点菜怎么说？
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Who’s Your Perfect Match? 🔮Zodiac Love Secrets in Mandarin S01E41【ENG】十二生肖配对指南
🚀 Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply 🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day. 🌞🎧🔁 Grammar Review from TuesdayHere’s a quick grammar reminder from Tuesday:We use 第 (dì) + number to say first, second, t
Born Under the Dragon?🐲Let’s Talk Chinese Zodiac Signs S01E41【ENG】十二生肖
🚀 Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply 🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day. 🌞🎧🐭🐯 From clever rats to sleepy pigs — what does your Chinese zodiac say about you? In this episode, we dive into the lege
When Does Autumn Really Start? Discover Lunar Seasons! 🍂 S01E40【ENG】立秋：中国秋天是怎么开始的？
🚀 Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply 🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day. 🌞🎧🍂 It’s still hot outside — but in China, autumn has already begun!In this episode, we’ll explore how Chinese seasons wor
What’s the Weather Like? Learn the Four Seasons in Mandarin🌦️ S01E40【ENG】四季怎么说
🚀 Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply 🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day. 🌞🎧🌤️ Spring, summer, autumn, winter—how do you talk about your favorite season in Mandarin? In this episode, we’ll cover e
Head Spa Heaven: Why Washing Hair Feels So Good in China 💆♀️ S01E39【ENG】洗头，不只是洗头
🚀 Love learning Mandarin like this? Let’s level up together!Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply — personalized, fun, and built around real-life topics like food, travel, culture, and daily life. 💬🎒🥟🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 Click here to book & save 30%Or check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day.
Don’t Cry After Your Haircut 💇♀️ – Mandarin Survival Guide! Speak Up at the Salon S01E39【ENG】别剪哭了：理发店实用中文表达
🚀 Love learning Mandarin like this? Let’s level up together!Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply — personalized, fun, and built around real-life topics like food, travel, culture, and daily life. 💬🎒🥟🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 Click here to book & save 30%Or check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day.
5 A.M. Light ☕️🌅 – A Morning Routine That Grounds Me in Summer S01E38【ENG】夏天，从早上五点开始
🚀 Love learning Mandarin like this? Let’s level up together!Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply — personalized, fun, and built around real-life topics like food, travel, culture, and daily life. 💬🎒🥟🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 Click here to book & save 30%Or check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day.
RISE AND SHINE! 🌞 Build Your Mandarin Morning Routine S01E38【ENG】你早上做什么？
🚀 Love learning Mandarin like this? Let’s level up together!Join my 1-on-1 Mandarin classes on Preply — personalized, fun, and built around real-life topics like food, travel, culture, and daily life. 💬🎒🥟🎉 New students get 30% OFF your first class!👉 Click here to book & save 30%Or check out my full profile:👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664Let’s make Mandarin your favorite part of the day.
Tipsy Summer 🍸 What’s Your Favorite Drink (with alcohol)? S01E37【CHN】边喝边学中文！
🍹 Summer is here—and it’s getting toasty! In this chilled-out episode of Little Mandarin, we’re diving into everyone’s favorite summer boozy beverages, from beer and plum wine to rosé and sparkling cocktails. Learn how to say them in Mandarin, discover cultural drinking habits in China, and pick up fun vocabulary along the way (no hangover, promise!). This episode is explained in English—perfect f
What’s Your Favourite Summer Drink? 🧋☀️ Learn to Say It in Mandarin! S01E37【ENG】夏天你喝什么？
☀️ Summer is here — and so is your iced latte, bubble tea, or smoothie! In this fun and refreshing episode of Little Mandarin, we’ll learn how to talk about your favourite drinks in Mandarin: from milk tea to soda, iced coffee to fruit juice. You’ll get to know useful vocabulary, everyday sentences, and one easy grammar pattern to help you say what you love to drink.Whether you’re a coffee fan or
Slang You’ll Never Learn from a Mandarin Textbook S01E36【CHN】📖课本vs现实
Feeling confident with your Mandarin… until you hear teens talking and suddenly feel like a tourist in your own vocabulary? 😅 In this episode, we break down the hilarious, emotional, and expressive slang that young people actually use — from “发疯文学” to “嘴替” and “搭子.”You’ll hear real examples, fun comparisons with textbook Chinese, and small dialogues to help you actually sound like someone who live
Teen Talk in Mandarin 😎 | Real-Life Words, Not from Your Textbook S01E36【ENG】中文流行语怎么说？
Are you tired of learning Mandarin only from textbooks? 😩In this episode, we dive into real-life teen slang that Chinese young people use every day — online and in person. From phrases like emo to yyds, we’ll show you how to speak the way people actually talk.Perfect for anyone who wants to sound native, relaxed, and cool 😎📚 Spoiler: “我很高兴认识你” is not how teens greet each other.✨ Stay tuned for Thu
🔴Wearing Red in China? What You Should and Shouldn’t Do S01E35【CHN】 Mandarin Listening 红色衣服可以乱穿吗？
Why is red such a big deal in Chinese culture? ❤️In this episode, we’ll explore what red really means in daily life—from lucky socks to major taboos.You’ll learn when you should wear red… and when you really shouldn’t.🎧 A great chance to boost your Mandarin listening with cultural tips, useful expressions, and real-life stories.你知道红色在中文世界里代表什么吗？🔴为什么过年、结婚要穿红色？为什么本命年要戴红腰带？但也有一些场合，红色是绝对不能穿的！本期播客带你了解红
Why Do People Wear Red? ❤️ A Cultural Color in Chinese Daily Life S01E35【ENG】为什么大家都爱穿红色？中国日常生活里的文化色彩
Why do people wear red in China? ❤️In today’s episode of Little Mandarin, we’ll explore why red is more than just a color—it’s a symbol of luck, happiness, and tradition.From birthdays to weddings, New Year to work meetings, red shows up everywhere in Chinese daily life! We’ll teach you how to talk about colors and clothes in Mandarin, explain how to say “wear,” and share a few cultural tips you d
Summer Heat Talk: Level Up Your Mandarin☀️S01E34【CHN】今天太热了，我不想上班
It’s 35°C outside, and your brain is melting... so let’s cool down with a light and funny Mandarin episode all about summer weather small talk 😎☀️In this episode, we’ll learn how to say things like “It’s boiling!”, “I’m melting!”, and “The air feels like plastic wrap.” You’ll hear daily expressions, fun vocab, and some truly relatable Chinese phrases to describe a hot summer day — all in Mandarin,
Weather or Not: Talking About the Sky in Mandarin ☁️🌞🌧️S01E34【ENG】 今天天气怎么样？🌤️ 用中文聊聊天气！
☁️🌞 How’s the weather where you are? In this episode of Little Mandarin, we’ll chat about one of the easiest and most universal small talk topics — the weather! You’ll learn how to ask and answer questions like “How’s the weather today?” and pick up useful Mandarin words for rain, sun, wind, and more.We’ll also take a peek at how weather small talk works in Chinese culture — sometimes, it’s not ju
【Special】Twist Your Tongue! 🌀 Mandarin Fun with Chinese Po-Song S01E33【CHN】舌头打结啦！一起跟着《中国话》来练绕口令！
Ready to challenge your Mandarin muscles? In this special episode, we warm up with tongue twisters from S.H.E’s iconic pop song《中国话》—a fast, fun, and fierce test of your pronunciation skills! We break down three classic Chinese tongue twisters featured in the lyrics, explain their meanings, and help you practice them step-by-step.Whether you're learning for fun or aiming for fluency, this episode
Tongue-Tied? Try These Mandarin Twisters!🌀S01E33【ENG】绕口令挑战来了！
Ready to train your Mandarin pronunciation and have a good laugh along the way? In this fun and bite-sized episode, we twist our tongues through three classic Chinese 绕口令 (rào kǒu lìng) — the ones Chinese kids grew up with!Practice your tones, work on your rhythm, and challenge yourself to say:四是四，十是十 without turning “four” into “death.” 😅Perfect for beginners, and anyone who wants to boost fluenc
Paws, Phrases & Mandarin 🐾: Talking to Your Pet Like a Pro S01E32【CHN】🐶猫语狗语变中文：今天也在家练口语！
Ever talk to your cat like it understands you? (It probably does... in attitude.) This episode turns your daily pet talk into practical Mandarin practice. Learn how to praise, scold, and baby-talk your pets — all in Chinese! Whether you’ve got a dog, cat, bunny, or imaginary hedgehog, you’ll walk away with real phrases and better tones. Let’s practice Mandarin in the fluffiest way possible 🐶🐱📌 Gra
Talk to Your Pet in Mandarin 🐱: Yes, Really S0E32【ENG】用中文跟猫猫狗狗说话 ：认真地说。
Do you talk to your cat? Your dog? Your goldfish? In this fun and practical episode, we’re learning how to speak Mandarin… to our pets. 🐾From “Don’t bite me!” to “Are you hungry?”, these real-life sentences are perfect for daily review. Whether you're a beginner or just love animals, this is your excuse to speak Mandarin every day — no judgment.Key grammar: how to say “Don’t…” using 不要.Bonus:
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