MaoMi Chinese

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MaoMi Chinese is a podcast and website for Mandarin Chinese learners made by a professional Chinese teacher as well as a Chinese learner - to get the best of both perspectives. We share tips and provide listening practice for intermediate+ learners. We make your learning more enjoyable by engaging you with intercultural resources across various topics.

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#89 What is like to work in a funeral parlor in China? 在中国的殡仪馆上班是怎么样的体验？ 02.10.2022 7:38

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#88 Being sent to prison because of online eating show, what has she done? 吃播被送进监狱，她究竟吃了什么？ 24.09.2022 6:22

An Internet influencer was arrested because of the food video she made? Find out more in today's podcast! Interested in having a private lesson or looking for some resources? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#87 What is Chinese horror like? 什么是中式恐怖？ 10.09.2022 7:39

Are you a fan of horror films? Are you consider watching some Chinese horror films? What can we learn about Chinese culture from horror films? Check it out in this episode! Interested in having a private lesson or looking for some resources? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#86 A village on the cliff 中国的悬崖村 03.09.2022 8:56

Would you like to in village on a cliff? There is one in Sichuan, China! What are people's lives are like there? Check it out in this episode! Interested in having a private lesson or looking for some resources? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#85 Working and living in China as an English teacher 27.08.2022 33:48

Thinking about working or living in China one day? Don't miss this episode where a former English teacher also a Chinese learner shares his experience in China! Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#84 Can a video fix Chinese’s mental internal friction? 一个视频能治好中国人的精神内耗吗？ 20.08.2022 8:36

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#83 Table Talk - How do Chinese rate foreign food? 13.08.2022 24:03

In #67 I and my friends Archie and Yanyan had a casual debate about Chinese food. Today we are going to rate the best foreign food and maybe...roast some of them... Don't miss out this episode and check out many useful expressions! Free transcript is available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Supp...

#82 Haunting Chinese Ghost Festival 神秘的中元节 06.08.2022 7:17

Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson or buying some courses? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#81 To eat melon = to gossip? Expressions with ‘melon’说一说“瓜” 30.07.2022 7:08

"瓜 guā" doesn't just mean 'melon'! What else can it be? Check it on today's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#80 The wide use of ‘naked’ in Chinese 说说“裸”字 23.07.2022 6:24

‘裸luǒ’ means 'naked' but also so much more than 'naked'! Check today's podcast and unlock some authetic expressions about '裸luǒ'. Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#79 Do you want to live in seclusion in China? 你想要隐居在中国的山林吗? 17.07.2022 8:04

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#78 A young American video blogger building a bridge between America and China 一个美国小伙建造中美的桥梁 10.07.2022 7:28

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#77 Where do super-rich Chinese people live? 中国的超级富豪住在哪儿？ 03.07.2022 6:23

Interested in knowing a bit more about Chinese estate market? Check it out on today's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#76 Do Chinese people still read? 中国人还看书吗？ 26.06.2022 5:47

Do you still read today? Check out some authentic expression about reading in today's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#75 If I could go to only 1 place in China, I would choose… 如果只能去一个地方，我会去… 19.06.2022 8:44

My personal favourite place in China! How about yours? Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#74 A ‘fate-deciding’ exam in China 决定命运的考试 12.06.2022 8:31

A Fate-deciding event (or might be a nightmare) for every Chinese student...Check out more useful vocabs and expressions about exams! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#73 Chinese superstition 中国人的迷信 04.06.2022 7:24

Don't give out a clock as a present? Don't buy any properties with number 4? How many Chinese superstition do you know? Check it out in today's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#72 Woman's abduction got Chinese people furious令人愤怒的女性拐卖 28.05.2022 7:22

A case that got every Chinese furious... Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#71 How do young Chinese people look for their partners? 中国当代年轻人是怎么找对象的？ 22.05.2022 7:01

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#70 A mysterious Chinese custom - drinking hot water 神秘的中国习俗：喝热水 14.05.2022 5:53

Why do Chinese people so obsessed with driking hot water?! Check it out on today's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#69 A policy that everyone hates in China 一个人人都讨厌的政策 07.05.2022 9:26

A national holiday policy that every one groans at... Check it out on today's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#68 49-year-old fitness coach brings national workout heat on Tiktok 他49岁，以一己之力带动全国健身 30.04.2022 7:39

A craze of working out is trending on Chinese social medias. The man who led this is actually 49 years old. What did he do? Check out on this week's podcast! Transcript and translation are available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#67 Table Talk: Where to find the BEST Chinese food? 23.04.2022 28:25

Weeks ago I and my friends Archie and Yanyan had a casual debate about Chinese food. We are from totally different part of China so it was super interesting to talk about what our food are like! You might also hear us roasting on each other! Want to know more about Chinese foodie culture and learn how to roast on people in an authentic way? Don’t miss this episode! Free transcript is available on...

#66 An 81 year-old man and his old-animals zoo 81岁老人和他的动物园 16.04.2022 7:58

你好Chinese Learners！ Free transcript and translation is available on https://maomichinese.com Interested in having a private lesson? Check it on https://maomichinese.com Text me what you think :) Support the show

#65 They built the city but can’t afford to buy a home 他们建造了城市，却不能在城市有家 09.04.2022 7:38