Michael Castelein

I CAN Chinese

Education EN ↓ 60 episodes

Welcome to I CAN - Chinese, the podcast that makes learning Chinese simple and fun! Each episode focuses on a specific category, introducing you to the top 10 essential words—from greetings to food, travel, and more. We’ll say each word in English, leave a pause for you to think of the Chinese, and then give the answer, like “audio flashcards” you can practice on the go. I CAN - Chinese helps you build vocabulary with authentic pronunciation. Start learning today and say, “I CAN speak Chinese!”

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Michael Castelein

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 25, 2025

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Episodes

5. Family 30.06.2025

- Mother (妈妈, māma) - Father (爸爸, bàba) - Sister (姐姐, jiějie) - Brother (哥哥, gēge) - Friend (朋友, péngyǒu) - Teacher (老师, lǎoshī) - Child (孩子, háizi) - Husband (丈夫, zhàngfu) - Wife (妻子, qīzi) - Family (家人, jiārén)

4. Greetings 29.06.2025

- Hello (你好, nǐ hǎo) - Goodbye (再见, zàijiàn) - Please (请, qǐng) - Thank you (谢谢, xièxiè) - Sorry (对不起, duìbuqǐ) - Yes (是, shì) - No (不是, bú shì) - Excuse me (劳驾, láo jià) - Good morning (早上好, zǎoshang hǎo) - Good night (晚安, wǎn'ān)

3. Vegetables 28.06.2025

- Potato (土豆, tǔdòu) - Carrot (胡萝卜, húluóbo) - Tomato (西红柿, xīhóngshì) - Cucumber (黄瓜, huángguā) - Onion (洋葱, yángcōng) - Garlic (大蒜, dàsuàn) - Broccoli (西兰花, xīlánhuā) - Spinach (菠菜, bōcài) - Mushroom (蘑菇, mógu) - Pepper (辣椒, làjiāo)

2. Food & Drinks 27.06.2025

- Rice (米饭, mǐfàn) - Noodles (面条, miàntiáo) - Vegetable (蔬菜, shūcài) - Fruit (水果, shuǐguǒ) - Meat (肉, ròu) - Fish (鱼, yú) - Bread (面包, miànbāo) - Water (水, shuǐ) - Tea (茶, chá) - Coffee (咖啡, kāfēi)

1. Fruits 26.06.2025

- Apple (苹果, píngguǒ) - Banana (香蕉, xiāngjiāo) - Dragonfruit (火龙果, huǒlóngguǒ) - Grape (葡萄, pútao) - Lychee (荔枝, lìzhī) - Mandarin (橘子, júzi) - Pear (梨, lí) - Persimmon (柿子, shìzi) - Pomegranate (石榴, shíliu) - Watermelon (西瓜, xīguā)

Rooms 12.02.2025

- Kitchen (厨房, chúfáng) - Bathroom (浴室, yùshì) - Living Room (客厅, kètīng) - Bedroom (卧室, wòshì) - Garden (花园, huāyuán) - Balcony (阳台, yángtái) - Dining Room (餐厅, cāntīng) - Garage (车库, chēkù) - Hallway (走廊, zǒuláng) - Basement (地下室, dìxiàshì)

Furniture 12.02.2025

- Table (桌子, zhuōzi) - Chair (椅子, yǐzi) - Bed (床, chuáng) - Sofa (沙发, shāfā) - Desk (书桌, shūzhuō) - Shelf (书架, shūjià) - Cabinet (柜子, guìzi) - Lamp (灯, dēng) - Mirror (镜子, jìngzi) - Wardrobe (衣柜, yīguì)

Personality Traits 12.02.2025

- Kind (善良, shànliáng) - Brave (勇敢, yǒnggǎn) - Funny (有趣, yǒuqù) - Serious (严肃, yánsù) - Lazy (懒惰, lǎnduò) - Hardworking (勤奋, qínfèn) - Friendly (友好, yǒuhǎo) - Honest (诚实, chéngshí) - Generous (慷慨, kāngkǎi) - Patient (耐心, nàixīn)

Sports 12.02.2025

- Basketball (篮球, lánqiú) - Soccer/Football (足球, zúqiú) - Table Tennis (乒乓球, pīngpāngqiú) - Badminton (羽毛球, yǔmáoqiú) - Running (跑步, pǎobù) - Swimming (游泳, yóuyǒng) - Volleyball (排球, páiqiú) - Tennis (网球, wǎngqiú) - Martial Arts (武术, wǔshù) - Cycling (自行车, zìxíngchē)

Countries 12.02.2025

- China (中国, Zhōngguó) - United States (美国, Měiguó) - Russia (俄罗斯, Éluósī) - India (印度, Yìndù) - Japan (日本, Rìběn) - South Korea (韩国, Hánguó) - United Kingdom (英国, Yīngguó) - Germany (德国, Déguó) - France (法国, Fàguó) - Australia (澳大利亚, Àodàlìyà) - Brazil (巴西, Bāxī) - Canada (加拿大, Jiānádà) - Vietnam (越南, Yuènán) - North Korea (朝鲜, Cháoxiǎn) - Thailand (泰国, Tàiguó)

Table Tennis Terms 3 12.02.2025

- Good Game (好比赛, hǎo bǐsài) - Close Shot (差一点, chà yīdiǎn) - Good Rally (好回合, hǎo huíhé) - Your Point (你的分, nǐ de fēn) - My Point (我的分, wǒ de fēn) - Evenly Matched (旗鼓相当, qígǔ xiāngdāng) - You're Really Good (你很厉害, nǐ hěn lìhài) - That Was Lucky (运气好, yùnqì hǎo) - Let’s Play Again (再打一局, zài dǎ yī jú) - I Need a Break (我需要休息, wǒ xūyào xiūxi) - That Was Fast...

Table Tennis Terms 2 12.02.2025

- Spin (旋转, xuánzhuǎn) - Forehand (正手, zhèngshǒu) - Backhand (反手, fǎnshǒu) - Smash (扣杀, kòushā) - Chop (削球, xuēqiú) - Loop (弧圈球, húquānqiú) - Block (挡球, dǎngqiú) - Drive (快攻, kuàigōng) - Topspin (上旋, shàngxuán) - Backspin (下旋, xiàxuán) - Side Spin (侧旋, cèxuán) - Paddle (球拍, qiúpāi) - Edge Ball (擦边球, cābiānqiú) - Double Hit (双击球, shuāngjīqiú) - Fault (失误, shīwù)

Table Tennis Terms 1 12.02.2025

- Table Tennis (乒乓球, pīngpāngqiú) - Net Ball (擦网球, cāwǎngqiú) - Good Shot (好球, hǎoqiú) - Your Serve (你发球, nǐ fāqiú) - My Serve (我发球, wǒ fāqiú) - Switch Sides (换边, huànbiān) - Let (重发, chóng fā) - Match Point (赛点, sàidiǎn) - Deuce (平分, píngfēn) - Rally (回合, huíhé)

Nature 12.02.2025

- Mountain (山, shān) - River (河, hé) - Lake (湖, hú) - Ocean (海洋, hǎiyáng) - Forest (森林, sēnlín) - Tree (树, shù) - Sky (天空, tiānkōng) - Cloud (云, yún) - Rain (雨, yǔ) - Snow (雪, xuě) - Sun (太阳, tàiyáng) - Moon (月亮, yuèliàng) - Earth (地球, dìqiú) - Island (岛, dǎo) - Valley (山谷, shāngǔ)

Math Terms 12.02.2025

- Mathematics (数学, shùxué) - Statistics (统计学, tǒngjìxué) - Addition (加法, jiāfǎ) - Subtraction (减法, jiǎnfǎ) - Multiplication (乘法, chéngfǎ) - Division (除法, chúfǎ) - Equation (方程, fāngchéng) - Equals (等于, děngyú) - Fraction (分数, fēnshù) - Percentage (百分比, bǎifēnbǐ) - Decimal (小数, xiǎoshù)

CCP Values 12.02.2025

- Prosperity (富强, fùqiáng) - Democracy (民主, mínzhǔ) - Civility (文明, wénmíng) - Harmony (和谐, héxié) - Freedom (自由, zìyóu) - Equality (平等, píngděng) - Justice (公正, gōngzhèng) - Rule of Law (法治, fǎzhì) - Patriotism (爱国, àiguó) - Dedication (敬业, jìngyè) - Integrity (诚信, chéngxìn) - Friendship (友善, yǒushàn)

Chinese Vocab: Shopping 15.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential shopping words in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: Money (钱, qián) Expensive (贵, guì) Cheap (便宜, piányi) Price (价格, jiàgé) To buy (买, mǎi) To sell (卖, mài) Market (市场, shìchǎng) Store (商店, shāngdiàn...

Chinese Vocab: Verbs 2 11.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential travel and movement verbs in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: To drive (开车, kāichē) To sleep (睡觉, shuìjiào) To take (乘坐, chéngzuò) To walk (走路, zǒulù) To arrive (到达, dàodá) To wait (等, děng) To leave...

Chinese Vocab: Verbs 1 08.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential action verbs in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: To go (去, qù) To eat (吃, chī) To drink (喝, hē) To walk (走, zǒu) To run (跑, pǎo) To jump (跳, tiào) To sit (坐, zuò) To stand (站, zhàn) To read (读, dú) To...

Chinese Vocab: Clothing 04.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential shopping words in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: Money (钱, qián) Expensive (贵, guì) Cheap (便宜, piányi) Price (价格, jiàgé) To buy (买, mǎi) To sell (卖, mài) Market (市场, shìchǎng) Store (商店, shāngdiàn...

Chinese Vocab: Additional Numbers 01.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential numbers and number-related terms in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: One Half (一半, yībàn) Zero (零, líng) Twenty (二十, èrshí) Thirty (三十, sānshí) One Hundred (一百, yībǎi) One Thousand (一千, yīqiān) Ten T...

Chinese Vocab: Numbers (1-10) 01.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential numbers in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: One (一, yī) Two (二, èr) Three (三, sān) Four (四, sì) Five (五, wǔ) Six (六, liù) Seven (七, qī) Eight (八, bā) Nine (九, jiǔ) Ten (十, shí) Perfect for beginners,...

Chinese Vocab: Colors 01.12.2024

In this episode of I CAN - Chinese , learn the top 10 essential colors in Chinese! We’ll introduce each word in English, give you time to think of the Chinese translation, and then say the correct pronunciation. This episode covers: Red (红色, hóngsè) Blue (蓝色, lánsè) Green (绿色, lǜsè) Yellow (黄色, huángsè) Black (黑色, hēisè) White (白色, báisè) Pink (粉色, fěnsè) Purple (紫色, zǐsè) Orange (...

Greetings: 10x 23.11.2024

- Hello (你好, nǐ hǎo) - Goodbye (再见, zàijiàn) - Please (请, qǐng) - Thank you (谢谢, xièxiè) - Sorry (对不起, duìbuqǐ) - Yes (是, shì) - No (不是, bú shì) - Excuse me (劳驾, láo jià) - Good morning (早上好, zǎoshang hǎo) - Good night (晚安, wǎn'ān)

Vegetables: 10x 23.11.2024

- Potato (土豆, tǔdòu) - Carrot (胡萝卜, húluóbo) - Tomato (西红柿, xīhóngshì) - Cucumber (黄瓜, huángguā) - Onion (洋葱, yángcōng) - Garlic (大蒜, dàsuàn) - Broccoli (西兰花, xīlánhuā) - Spinach (菠菜, bōcài) - Mushroom (蘑菇, mógu) - Pepper (辣椒, làjiāo)

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