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Learn Mandarin Now Podcast

Learning Mandarin Chinese is one of the growth stories of the last 5 years. With China’s economic growth and gradual liberalisation over the last 10 years or so, more and more foreigners have decided ... Read more

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149: How to talk about your job in Mandarin Chinese

149: How to talk about your job in Mandarin Chinese

 Unfortunately, most of us have to work for a living. There again, many of us enjoy our jobs. It’s usually nice to meet ... Read more

14 Jul 2016

6mins

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178: How to talk about the Olympic Games in Brazil in Mandarin Chinese

178: How to talk about the Olympic Games in Brazil in Mandarin Chinese

Many people like to watch the Olympic Games even if they don’t play sports themselves. Some people just like the grandeu... Read more

24 Aug 2016

7mins

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003: How to Say I’m Sorry in Chinese

003: How to Say I’m Sorry in Chinese

Following on from the theme in Podcast 002, to accept that you are wrong is gracious—and not easy to admit. Whether it b... Read more

27 Dec 2015

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110: How to talk about problems at work in Mandarin Chinese

110: How to talk about problems at work in Mandarin Chinese

Most people spend the majority of their waking hours at work, at least 5 days per week. Occasionally problems or issues ... Read more

20 May 2016

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004: Counting in Mandarin Chinese

004: Counting in Mandarin Chinese

If you can’t count in Mandarin Chinese how will you know how much money you have in your wallet? Or how much fresh fruit... Read more

27 Dec 2015

Ranked #6

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005: How to Ask the Time and Answer in Chinese

005: How to Ask the Time and Answer in Chinese

Telling the time in Mandarin—another fundamental thing to learn. Not so difficult once you get the hang of it, though. H... Read more

27 Dec 2015

Ranked #7

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026: How to Say Common Foods in Chinese

026: How to Say Common Foods in Chinese

We all need to eat! But if you can’t tell someone what you want to eat, or point out your favourite food, how are you go... Read more

25 Jan 2016

6mins

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159: Common Chinese Idioms in Mandarin Chinese

159: Common Chinese Idioms in Mandarin Chinese

Every language uses idioms to compare and express ideas more vividly. Get learning some common idioms and sound more lik... Read more

28 Jul 2016

7mins

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204: How to talk about your feelings in Mandarin Chinese

204: How to talk about your feelings in Mandarin Chinese

We all have a wide variety of feelings. Sometimes we like things and sometimes we don’t. At other times, we make judgeme... Read more

29 Sep 2016

8mins

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226: How to talk about success in Mandarin Chinese

226: How to talk about success in Mandarin Chinese

Success can mean different things to different people. To some it’s all about getting ahead in your career, getting a hi... Read more

26 Dec 2016

13mins

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227: How to talk about the books you have recently read in Mandarin Chinese

227: How to talk about the books you have recently read in Mandarin Chinese

Most people enjoying reading for leisure, as well as reading to learn. If you like novels or stories you probably have y... Read more

27 Dec 2016

11mins

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030: How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Chinese

030: How to Order Food at a Restaurant in Chinese

So, you are in a Chinese restaurant with some friends or work colleagues and you see something you want to eat. Just how... Read more

29 Jan 2016

6mins

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225: How to talk about a job promotion in Mandarin Chinese

225: How to talk about a job promotion in Mandarin Chinese

The job market in China is very competitive and employers are always looking out for new, capable staff. It’s very tempt... Read more

11 Nov 2016

7mins

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224: How to talk about willpower in Mandarin Chinese

224: How to talk about willpower in Mandarin Chinese

It’s a great characteristic to have if you are strong minded and determined. There are many situations in life where you... Read more

10 Nov 2016

7mins

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210: How to make comparisons in Mandarin Chinese

210: How to make comparisons in Mandarin Chinese

It’s a natural human tendency to compare: is it larger or smaller, or are they older or younger; richer or poorer; talle... Read more

7 Oct 2016

6mins

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223: How to talk about your fears in Mandarin Chinese

223: How to talk about your fears in Mandarin Chinese

We all have things we like and enjoy; but what about those things which we don’t like—or are, maybe, even a little bit s... Read more

9 Nov 2016

7mins

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221: How to talk about some of your exciting experiences in Mandarin Chinese

221: How to talk about some of your exciting experiences in Mandarin Chinese

After all of your hard work, it’s time in the evening or at weekends to go and relax: maybe go to see a film, or to the ... Read more

7 Nov 2016

7mins

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032: How to Say Cold, Hot, Warm and Cool in Chinese

032: How to Say Cold, Hot, Warm and Cool in Chinese

Following on from the last Podcast, learn more about the weather and the regional variations across China. Make sure you... Read more

2 Feb 2016

5mins

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194: How to talk about your recent travel experiences

194: How to talk about your recent travel experiences

 These days, so many people in China love to travel overseas. Maybe for a holiday or business, or, possibly, a special t... Read more

15 Sep 2016

6mins

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040: How to Sound More Like a Native Speaker by Using Different Filler Words in Chinese

040: How to Sound More Like a Native Speaker by Using Different Filler Words in Chinese

Either you’ll find some things to greatly impress you or you’ll get into the habit with friends or colleagues of remarki... Read more

12 Feb 2016

5mins

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