Easy DC Chinese

Episode Description: He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out! Episode of  Easy DC Chinese , Javier is on a train to a job interview when a nationwide blackout traps everyone for hours. He is nervous and didn't think he could lead others. But when people need help, he stepped up. Key vocabulary: 搬 (bān) – to move house  方便 (fāngbiàn) – convenient 酒吧 (jiǔ bā) – bar 客人 (kè rén) –...

*Sorry about the audio quality for Darren in this episode, fortunately nobody listens to these podcasts to hear him anyway. Episode Description: He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out! Episode of  Easy DC Chinese , Javier is on a train to a job interview when a nationwide blackout traps everyone for hours. He is nervous and didn't think he could lead others. But when people need hel...

Episode Description: One England fan. One dream. One more chance! Episode of  Easy DC Chinese , George, a long suffering England football fan follows his dreams to watch England at the World Cup in the USA. Despite years of disappointment, can England finally do it against Spain in the final!? Key vocabulary: ** 世界杯 – shì jiè bēi – World Cup 门票 – mén piào – ticket 梦想 – mèng xiǎng – dream 半...

Episode Description: Titles, titles, everywhere! One Spanish husband. Twenty Chinese relatives. Zero chance of remembering all the names. In this episode of  Easy DC Chinese , Xiaoyu brings her new Spanish husband Juan to meet her entire family in China. Juan quickly learns that Chinese has a different title for almost every relative – and gets more than a little dizzy. But will he win over the fa...

Episode Description: She taught him 520. He taught her forever. In this episode of  Easy DC Chinese , Tingting wants to teach her boyfriend Mason about the Chinese holiday 520, so she plans little surprise. But who ends up getting surprised? Key vocabulary: 五二零 A new Chinese festival  节日 Festival 惊喜 Surprise 礼物 Gift 花 Flowers 旅游卡 Travel Card 饭店 Restaurant  我爱你 I love you 钻戒 Dia...

Episode Description: A man. A backpack. A pair of boots. A life-changing journey on Spain's Camino de Santiago. In this episode of  Easy DC Chinese , After his wife passes away Michael decides to walk the Camino de Santiago alone. Along the way he meets many friends and learns a new meaning to life, join him on his journey of self discovery. A note on the Camino de Santiago: The Camino de Santiago...

Episode Description: In this episode of  Easy DC Chinese , a completely different Mark resolves to run the London Marathon after puttting on a few pounds. Join him as he trains in all weathers and to see what happens on the big day. Key vocabulary: 马拉松 - mǎlāsōng - marathon 跑步 - pǎobù - to run 训练 -xùnliàn - to train 胖 - pàng - fat 累 - lèi - tired 放弃 - fàngqì - to give up 完成 - wánchéng...

Episode Description: In this story episode of Easy DC Chinese , Sarah tries to get to work on Monday morning and it seems the universe is against her Key vocabulary: 上班 (shàng bān) - To go / start work 错过 (cuò guò) - To miss (a bus, train, opportunity) 忘记 (wàng jì) - to forget 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn) - umbrella 滑倒 (huá dǎo) - to slip and fall 迟到 (chí dào) - to be/arrive late 度假 (dù jià) - to go...

Episode Description: In this episode of  Easy DC Chinese , Mark almost forgets his friend Sarah’s birthday. He calls her to make plans, but a surprise guest turns the evening into something special. Key vocabulary: 生日 (shēngrì) – birthday 忘记 (wàngjì) – to forget 礼物 (lǐwù) – gift 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà) – to make a phone call 惊喜 (jīngxǐ) – surprise **Tips for learning:**Listen to the story a fe...

Episode Description: In this story episode of Easy DC Chinese , Tom wants to create the perfect Valentine's Day dinner for Emma, but it doesn't go according to plan. Key vocabulary: 北京烤鸭 (běi jīng kǎo yā) - Peking duck 饺子 (jiǎo zi) - dumplings 酱油 (jiang you) - soy sauce 甜面酱 (tián miàn jiàng) - sweet bean sauce 超市 (chao shi) - supermarket 礼物 (li wu) - present Tips for learning: Liste...

Episode Description: In this episode of Easy DC Chinese , David travels to Madrid in Spain where he meets a man called Carlos, what Carlos gives him adds new meaning to the Christmas holiday season. Key vocabulary: 信封- xìn fēng - envelope 飞机- fēi jī - airplane 旅行 - lǚ xíng - to travel 圣诞节 - shèng dàn jié - Christmas Day 彩票 - cǎi piào - lottery ticket 中 - zhòng - to win (a prize) 号码 -...

Episode Description: In this first story episode of Easy DC Chinese , Mary has a nice surprise when she orders chowmein in a Beijing Restaurant. Key vocabulary: 餐厅（cān tīng） - restaurant 炒面（chăo miàn） - Chow mein 买单（măi dān）- to ask for the bill 免费 （miăn fèi）- free (of charge) 客人（kè rén） - customer/guest 千（qiān） - thousand Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times....

Episode Description: Welcome to Easy DC Chinese, the podcast that helps you train your ear for Mandarin through simple, engaging stories. In this introductory episode, your hosts Darren (an English learner of Chinese) and Crystal (a native Chinese speaker) explain how the podcast works. We keep English to a minimum so you can focus on listening to natural, beginner-friendly Chinese. Each episode f...