Chinese Language Convo Club Podcast
1) Chinese Back-to-School Slang: The Phrase "神兽归笼" Explained (Upper Intermediate)
It’s that time of year again — back to school season! In this episode, we dive into the popular Chinese expression 神兽归笼 (“the mythical beasts return to their cages”), a humorous way parents describe s...Show More
2) Pumpkin Spice Latte: The Fall Favorite Explained in Chinese | Mandarin Learning Podcast (Pre Intermediate)
Fall means Pumpkin Spice Latte season! ☕🍂 In this episode, we dive into the phenomenon of the PSL while teaching you how to order it in Mandarin Chinese. Learn essential café vocabulary, practice rea...Show More
3) Speak Like a Native: "Shoot Yourself in the Foot" in Mandarin Chinese
Want to sound more natural in Mandarin? Learn the Chinese idiom that can mean not only making the kind of mistakes that hurt yourself, but also when your plans to harm someone else backfire. 小李：听说老赵匿名...Show More
4) 不得已 (Intermediate)
不得已："不得已" is typically used to express that an action or decision was made out of necessity rather than desire, usually because of circumstances that leave no alternative. It's often used in situation...Show More
5) Video: New York Impressions (全中文）
In our most recent short video, Vicky takes us to explore some of the highlights of New York City. Come along with us as we take in the sights of The Big Apple, all in Chinese.
6) 见怪不怪 （Upper Intermediate)
Dialogue:A：你看，那个新同事居然在办公室里穿拖鞋！(A: Nǐ kàn, nàgè xīn tóngshì jūrán zài bàngōngshì lǐ chuān tuōxié! )A: Look, the new guy is wearing slippers in the office!B：哎，见怪不怪了，现在很多人工作时都喜欢随意些。(B: Āi, jiàn guài bù g...Show More
7) The Many Uses of 偏偏
Dialogue: #1小明 (Xiǎo Míng): 今天我准备去跑步，天气很好。(Jīntiān wǒ zhǔnbèi qù pǎobù, tiānqì hěn hǎo.)小丽 (Xiǎo Lì): 可是偏偏下雨了，真不巧。(Kěshì piānpiān xiàyǔle, zhēn bù qiǎo.)小明 (Xiǎo Míng): 我也没想到，真是的！(Wǒ yě méi xiǎngdào, ...Show More
8) Language Learning Secrets (Upper Intermediate)
This week, my friend Giacobbe joins me all the from Bangkok, Thailand to discuss practical ways to master a new language. A great lesson for anyone needing a little inspiration to persevere on your la...Show More
9) Minisode: Beefing (Elementary)
In this week's minisode, Vicky and I have some beef with each other. How exactly would you say that in Chinese? Listen in to find out :)
10) Listening/Speech Training: Chef Wang & Online Cooking Video
Chef Wang Makes Steamed Buns with Shrimp:哈喽，大家好，我是王刚。本期视频为大家带来一道特色菜: 馒头炸虾球。首先，我们把大虾去头，从背部切开，去掉虾线和虾壳，然后加入食用盐和柠檬汁，将虾肉腌制十分钟。下一步，我们准备一个白馒头，将馒头切成大小均匀的小粒备用，然后将腌制好的大虾先粘上淀粉，然后再裹上蛋液，最后再均匀的裹上馒头粒，再用手轻轻的压紧。锅中油温烧至...Show More