Bite-sized Chinese 一口說中文
This is a Mandarin language learning podcast that promises to teach Chinese in short, easy-to-digest episodes. Each session appears designed for beginners or busy learners who want to pick up practical phrases and vocabulary. The show is hosted by A 嘉 and distributed through the Firstory platform. Though the content focuses on Traditional Chinese, the goal is to help a wide audience start speaking Mandarin with confidence.
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Ep 9 Where Is It?｜zài nǎlǐ （在哪裡）？
Key Phrases: Nǐ zài nǎlǐ? (你在哪裡？) ("Where are you?") Tā zài nǎlǐ? (他在哪裡？) ("Where is he/she?") Shū zài nǎlǐ? (書在哪裡？) ("Where is the book?") Zài zhèlǐ. (在這裡。) ("Right here / It's here") Zài nàlǐ. (在那裡。) ("Over there / It's there") Wǒ zài... (我在……) ("I'm at...") Tā zài... (他在……) ("they are at ...") Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmsg44mzm09uu01xie1dxe
Ep 8 Easy verbs for daily situations (1 )｜你做什麼？
Key Phrases:我吃…… (Wǒ chī...) – I eat...我喝…… (Wǒ hē...) – I drink...我去…… (Wǒ qù...) – I go to... / I'm going to...我看…… (Wǒ kàn...) – I watch... / I read... / I see...你去哪裡？ (Nǐ qù nǎlǐ?) – Where are you going?If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m just an email away.educ8torariel@gmail.comLeave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmsg44mzm09
Ep 7 What Do You Like?｜你喜歡什麼？
Key Phrases: 我喜歡…… (Wǒ xǐhuān...) – I like...我不喜歡…… (Wǒ bù xǐhuān...) – I don't like...你喜歡……嗎？ (Nǐ xǐhuān... ma?) – Do you like...?你喜歡什麼？ (Nǐ xǐhuān shénme?) – What do you like?我也喜歡…… (Wǒ yě xǐhuān...) – I also like... / Me too!If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m just an email away.educ8torariel@gmail.comLeave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstor
Ep 6 Asking Easy Questions (1 )
Key Phrases: 1: 這是 (Zhè shì) – This is... 2: 那是 (Nà shì) – That is... 3: 這是什麼？ (Zhè shì shénme?) – What is this? 4: 那是什麼？ (Nà shì shénme?) – What is that? 5: 這是誰？ (Zhè shì shéi?) – Who is this? 6 : 那是誰？ (Nà shì shéi?) - Who is that? If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m just an email away.educ8torariel@gmail.comLeave a comment and share your thoughts: http
Ep 5 Yes, No, I Don't Understand, and more
Key Phrases:是 / 不是 (Shì / Bú shì) – Yes / No (To be / Not to be)我懂 / 我不懂 (Wǒ dǒng / Wǒ bù dǒng) – I understand / I don't understand我會 / 我不會 (Wǒ huì / Wǒ bú huì) – I can / I can't (I know how / I don't know how)請再說一次 / 請慢一點 (Qǐng zài shuō yí cì / Qǐng màn yìdiǎn) – Please say it again / Please speak more slowlyIf you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m just an email away.e
Ep 4 Self-Introductions, Pronouns, and Where You're From
Key Phrases:我叫... (Wǒ jiào...) – My name is... / I'm called...This phrase starts with "我是"... and ends with "人" (Wǒ shì... rén) – I am [nationality/origin]他 / 她 (Tā) – He / She我們 / 你們 / 他們 (Wǒmen / Nǐmen / Tāmen) – We / You (plural) / TheyIf you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m just an email away.educ8torariel@gmail.comLeave a comment and share your thoughts: https://o
Ep3 Highly Versatile Phrases 2
Key Phrase:可以 (Kěyǐ) – Can / Sure / Allowed麻煩你了 (Máfan nǐ le) – Thanks for taking care of this / Sorry to trouble you沒事 (Méi shì) – It's fine / No problem / Don't worry沒關係 (Méi guānxi) – It's okay / No problemIf you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out—I’m just an email away.educ8torariel@gmail.comLeave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmsg44mzm
Ep 2 Saying Thank You & Excusing Yourself
Key Phrases1. 謝謝 (Xièxie) – Thank youWhen you want to say: "Thank you," "Thanks," "Thanks a lot," or "Cheers!"2. 不客氣 (Bú kèqi) – You're welcomeWhen you want to say: "You're welcome," "No problem," "Don't mention it," or "Not at all." 3. 對不起 (Duìbuqǐ) – I’m sorryWhen you want to say: "I'm sorry," "My apologies," or "Pardon me" 4. 不好意思 (Bù hǎoyìsi) – Excuse me / It’s a form of “Soft sorry” When you
Ep1 Greetings in simple Chinese
Season 1 : The Survival Starter Pack1. 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) – HelloIn English: "Hello," "Hi," "Hey there," or even a formal "Good day."2. 你好嗎？ (Nǐ hǎo ma?) – How are you?In English: "How are you?" "How are you doing?" or "Are you doing well?"3. 我很好 (Wǒ hěn hǎo) – I am fineIn English: "I'm fine," "I'm good," "I'm doing well," "I'm great," or "Pretty good!"—you can answer ALL of them with this single phrase!
