Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 1 (Season 2)

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Learn “Still” & “All” in Chinese + Essential Classifiers | HSK1 In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 还 (hái) to mean “still” or “also” and 都 (dōu) to mean “all” or “both.” We’ll also cover key classifiers like 个, 杯, and 瓶 to make your sentences sound complete and natural. What You’ll Learn: ✅...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Master 会, 能 & 可以 + 住 in Chinese | HSK1 Podcast In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between 会, 能, and 可以 in Chinese, plus how to use 住 to talk about living or staying somewhere. These are essential for expressing ability, possibility, and permission in real conversations. What You’ll...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Come Back vs Go Back in Chinese + Negation with 不 and 没 | HSK 1 Do you know the difference between “come back” and “go back” in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 回来 (huílái) and 回去 (huíqù), and also how to say “not” and “didn’t” with 不 (bù) and 没 (méi). These are essential structure...

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Learn Daily Greetings & How to Ask the Time in Chinese | HSK 1 Do you know how to say “good morning” and ask the time in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn essential daily expressions you’ll use every day in real conversations. What You’ll Learn: Greetings by time of day 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) – Goo...

Do you know how to ask “when” in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 来 (lái) and 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu) to talk about plans, ask about timing, and have real conversations in Mandarin. What You’ll Learn: ⏰ 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu) – how to ask “when” 你什么时候来？ (nǐ shénme shíhòu lái?) – When will you come? 来 (lái) – to come 我明天来。 (wǒ míngtiān lái) – I’ll come tomorrow 什...

In this episode, you’ll learn one of the most important foundations of Chinese sentence structure: where to place time words in a sentence. In Mandarin, time expressions usually come before the verb — and mastering this rule will instantly make your sentences sound more natural and correct. You’ll learn how to say things like: “I study Chinese every day.” “I went to Beijing yesterday.” “I will see...

#9 日期 & 星期 (rìqī & xīngqī) | Talk About Dates & Days | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In this HSK1 episode, you’ll learn how to talk about dates and days of the week in Chinese using 日期 (rìqī) and 星期 (xīngqī). This is essential everyday Chinese, perfect for making plans, talking about schedules, and understanding basic time expressions. You’ll discover how to say the d...

#8 在 (zài) & 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ) | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In today’s episode, we dive into two key concepts in Mandarin: 在 (zài) and 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ). You’ll learn how to use 在 to talk about locations and actions happening right now, like “I am at home” or “She is eating.” We’ll also introduce 电话号码, showing you how to ask for and say phone numbers in Chines...

In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask and answer basic personal questions in Chinese using 几口人 (how many people in your family?), 几岁 (how old for children), and 多大 (how old for adults). We’ll guide you through clear examples and simple dialogues so you can speak naturally when talking about family and age in everyday situations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 几口人 to...

In this episode, we introduce two of the most important words in Chinese: 的 (de) and 在 (zài). These are building blocks for forming simple and useful sentences from the very beginning of your Mandarin journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 的 (de) to show possession, like “my book” or “teacher’s classroom” ✅ How to use 在 (zài) to express location, like “at home” or “in schoo...

In this episode, we introduce three very common and useful words in Chinese: 这个 (zhège), 那个 (nàge), and 怎么 (zěnme). These are essential for asking about things, identifying objects, and asking “how” in everyday conversations. With clear explanations and examples, you’ll be ready to use them naturally. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 这个 (zhège) to say “this” ✅ How to use...

In this episode, we learn how to ask and answer the question 你是谁？ (Nǐ shì shéi?), which means “Who are you?” in Chinese. This is one of the most important phrases for beginners to introduce themselves and start conversations. We also explore the grammar point 也 (yě), which means “also” or “too.” With 也, you can express similarity and connect with others in your conversations. For example, “I...

In this episode, we introduce the essential question 你是哪国人？ (Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?), which means “Where are you from?” or “What nationality are you?” in Chinese. You’ll learn how to ask and answer about nationality using simple and practical patterns — perfect for HSK1 beginners. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to ask 你是哪国人？ to find out someone’s nationality ✅ How to answer wit...

Want to introduce yourself in Chinese like a native? In this second episode of our HSK1 Masterclass, you’ll learn how to ask someone’s name and say your own using essential sentence patterns like 你叫什么名字？(Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?) and 我姓… (Wǒ xìng...). What You’ll Learn Today: ✔️ How to ask and answer “What’s your name?” ✔️ The structure of 叫 (jiào) and 姓 (xìng) ✔️ Cultural tips on when an...

Ready to start learning Chinese from zero? In this first episode of our HSK1 Masterclass, you’ll discover how to greet people in Mandarin and introduce yourself with confidence. We’ll break down the essential pronouns 我 (wǒ) and 你 (nǐ), and teach you how to use the famous greeting 你好 (nǐ hǎo) in real situations. What You’ll Learn Today: ✔️ How to say “hello” and introduce yourself ✔️ The diffe...