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Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through culture and real life

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Welcome to Little Mandarin — your weekly podcast for Chinese language, culture, and real life. New episodes every Tuesday. A space for curious learners, working professionals, and anyone who wants to learn, improve, or reconnect with Chinese. Expect useful everyday language, cultural insight, a bit of history, and a closer look at modern Chinese life. ▶ Lessons: preply search:xinyue z. https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1750365014.903645&ep= ▶ YouTube: The Mandarin Edit
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Episodes

S2E4 Count to 99 Without Panic🔢 (Numbers in Mandarin Made Simple) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 4

🎓 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=⁠ 📋 Check out my full profile: 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 This episode is part of the Essential Mandarin series on Little Mandarin Season 2 , designed to take you from complete beginner to real-life everyday Mandarin. In Lesson 4, we’re learning how to count from 0 to 99 in Mandarin — one of the most practical and satisfying st...

May 12, 202633 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Bonus: Full Pinyin Pronunciation Practice🎧 (Initials, Finals, and Repeat with Me)

🎓 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=⁠ 📋 Check out my full profile: 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 This bonus gives you extra Pinyin pronunciation practice after Lesson 3. We’ll go through the full Pinyin chart together — finals , initials , and simple repeat-with-me practice — to help you hear the sounds more clearly and build a stronger pronunciation foundation. Pin...

May 05, 202622 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2E3 Why One Sound Can Mean Four Different Things🎵 (An Easy Introduction to Pinyin and Tones) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 3

🎓 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=⁠ 📋 Check out my full profile: 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 This episode is part of the Essential Mandarin series on Little Mandarin Season 2 , designed to take you from complete beginner to real-life everyday Mandarin. In Lesson 3, we’re starting with one of the most important foundations in Mandarin: Pinyin and tones . Why can ...

May 05, 202620 minSeason 2Ep. 3

S2E2 Your Name, Your Country, Your Story Starts Here🌍 (How to Introduce Yourself in Mandarin) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 2

🎓 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=⁠ 📋 Check out my full profile: 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 This episode is part of the Essential Mandarin series on Little Mandarin Season 2 , designed to take you from complete beginner to real-life everyday Mandarin. In Lesson 2, we’re learning how to introduce yourself in Mandarin: how to say your name, where you’re from, and...

Apr 28, 202619 minSeason 2Ep. 2

S2E1 The First Thing You Say in Mandarin👋🏻 (It’s Not Always 你好) —Essential Mandarin Lesson 1

🎓 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep=⁠ 📋 Check out my full profile: or search name Xinyue.Z 🔗 ⁠ https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 This episode is part of the Essential Mandarin series on Little Mandarin Season 2 , designed to take you from complete beginner to real-life everyday Mandarin. In Lesson 1, we’re starting with a simple but important question: is the first thing yo...

Apr 21, 202616 min

Season2 is BACK💛 Essential Mandarin Course: Start Speaking Like a Real Person

Season 2 is here — and we're starting fresh. This season, Little Mandarin becomes a structured Mandarin course, designed to take you from complete beginner to HSK 2 / A2 level — one small step at a time. Every Tuesday, we'll focus on one simple, useful thing you can actually use in real life. Not textbook Chinese. Real Chinese — the kind that helps you talk about your life, your personality, and the things that matter to you. By the end of this season, you'll be able to introduce yourself, talk ...

Apr 14, 20265 minSeason 2Ep. 1

S02 Trailer — Essential Mandarin Course: Start Speaking Like a Real Person🇨🇳☕️

Season 2 is here — and we're starting fresh. This season, Little Mandarin becomes a structured Mandarin course, designed to take you from complete beginner to HSK 2 / A2 level — one small step at a time. Every Tuesday, we'll focus on one simple, useful thing you can actually use in real life. Not textbook Chinese. Real Chinese — the kind that helps you talk about your life, your personality, and the things that matter to you. By the end of this season, you'll be able to introduce yourself, talk ...

Apr 14, 20265 min

Holiday Gift Ideas 🎁 — What to Give (and Say) in Mandarin! S01E59【ENG】节日礼物

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🎁 Still looking for the perfect holiday gift? In this episode, we’ll explore how to talk about presents in Mandarin — what to give, how to say it politely, and what not to give! Learn practical phrases for giving and receivi...

Dec 18, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Let’s Go Holiday Shopping!🛍️ Learn Mandarin for Festive Deals! S01E59【ENG】节日购物

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🛍️ It’s holiday shopping season! In this episode, we’ll explore how Chinese people shop before big festivals, learn useful phrases like “I want this” and “How much is it?”, and practice real-life shopping dialogues. Perfect ...

Dec 16, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Holiday Food in China🧧 — What We Eat to Celebrate! S01E58【ENG】节日的味道

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Every Chinese holiday has its own flavor — dumplings for Spring Festival, sweet rice balls for Lantern Festival, mooncakes for Mid-Autumn, and longevity noodles for birthdays. 🥟🍜 In this episode, let’s discover the meaning ...

Dec 11, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Winter Comfort Food in China🍜 — Dumplings, Noodles & Hot Soup! S01E58【ENG】冬天的味道

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 When winter arrives, nothing feels better than a bowl of something warm — dumplings, soup noodles, or hot broth. 🥟🍲 In this episode, let’s explore the most comforting winter foods in China and learn useful Mandarin phrases ...

Dec 09, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Festive Winter Drinks 🍷 Learn How to Say Wine & Cheers in Mandarin S01E57【ENG】冬日微醺

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Let’s warm up with festive winter drinks! 🍷 In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about red wine, rice wine, and mulled wine in Mandarin, plus how to say “cheers” like a native. Simple grammar, easy vocabulary, and cozy ...

Dec 04, 202517 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Cozy Winter Drinks ☕ Learn Warm Mandarin Words for the Season S01E57【ENG】冬日暖饮

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s cold outside — let’s warm up with cozy winter drinks! ☕ In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about hot chocolate, milk tea, and other comforting drinks in Mandarin. Simple grammar, easy vocabulary, and a warm winter...

Dec 02, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 57

How to Soften Your Tone ✨ in Mandarin S01E56【ENG】语气更自然

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Small words, big difference! ✨ Learn how to use the Mandarin particles 吧, 呢, to make your tone sound softer, friendlier, and more natural. These tiny words can completely change how you sound — from direct to gentle, from col...

Nov 27, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Say No Without Being Rude 🙇 Mandarin Guide S01E56【ENG】客气拒绝

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Learn how to say no politely in Mandarin without sounding rude 🙇✨ In this episode, we explore simple grammar, useful vocabulary, and everyday dialogues that help you refuse kindly while keeping the conversation warm. 学会如何在中文...

Nov 25, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Flirting in Mandarin 😏 Playful Expressions S01E55【ENG】暧昧中文 💫

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Flirting in Mandarin 😏 Learn playful Chinese expressions, from “thinking of you” to “want to grab coffee together?” 💫 Perfect for fun daily chats, bar talk, or texting with someone special. 暧昧中文 💫 学会一些调皮又自然的表达,从“想你呀”到“要不要一...

Nov 20, 202512 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Cute Compliments 💕 Easy Mandarin Expressions S01E55【ENG】可爱的夸奖

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Learn how to give cute compliments in Mandarin 💕 From “you’re so cute” to “your smile is so bright,” this episode will teach you natural, everyday expressions that make conversations warmer. Perfect for friends, partners, an...

Nov 18, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 55

After Karaoke 🍢🍜 Midnight Snack Culture in Mandarin S01E54【ENG】唱K后的夜宵

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍢🍜 After karaoke comes the best part — midnight snacks! In this episode, we explore Chinese 夜宵 culture , from BBQ skewers to hot dry noodles. Learn how to use “要不要…?” to invite friends, plus key Mandarin words you can use a...

Nov 13, 202510 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Karaoke Nightlife in Mandarin 🎤 S01E54【ENG】唱K的夜生活

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🎤 Ready to sing your heart out? In this episode, we dive into karaoke nightlife in China — also known as KTV! Learn how to say “I want to sing,” how to order songs, and some fun cultural details about Chinese karaoke. Perfec...

Nov 11, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Sweet or Salty? 🍡🥟 Mandarin Snack Talk S01E53【ENG】甜还是咸

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍡🥟 Sweet or salty? In this episode, we compare China’s favorite snacks — tanghulu, jianbing, baozi, and youtiao. You’ll learn how to make comparisons in Mandarin, expand your snack vocabulary, and enjoy a cozy reflection on...

Nov 06, 202513 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Autumn Street Food Vibes 🌰🍂 Learn Mandarin S01E53【ENG】街头小吃

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍠🌰🌽 Let’s talk about the cozy street foods of autumn in China — roasted sweet potatoes, corn, and chestnuts! In this episode, you’ll learn useful Mandarin words, how to say your “favorite,” and enjoy a warm reflection on w...

Nov 04, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Polite Mandarin 🌸 Talking with Seniors S01E52【ENG】礼貌尊敬的表达

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🌸 In this episode, we learn polite and respectful ways to talk with seniors in Mandarin . Practice using “请” with “您,” review 又 and 再, and discover expressions full of warmth and care. 今天我们一起学习 对长辈礼貌尊敬的表达 。练习“请”和“您”的用法,复习“又、...

Oct 30, 202514 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Autumn Activities 🍂 Chongyang Festival in Mandarin S01E52【ENG】秋天活动与重阳节

🍷 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💸 Get 30% OFF your first class 🔗 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 🔗 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Let’s talk about autumn activities in Mandarin and the Chongyang Festival (重阳节). Learn new seasonal words, practice grammar with 又 and 再, and discover the meaning of this traditional festival. 🍂 一起学习秋天的活动和中国传统的重阳节。我们会练习“又、再”...

Oct 28, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Life’s Flavors 🌶️🍋 Talking About Sour, Sweet, Bitter, Spicy, Salty in Mandarin S01E51【ENG】酸甜苦辣咸

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Let’s explore the five flavors of Chinese food — sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty ! In this episode, you’ll learn how to describe taste in Mandarin, practice the grammar 很 / 有点 , and discover how flavors are also a metaph...

Oct 23, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Hotpot Time 🍲🔥 Talking About Chinese Hotpot in Mandarin S01E51【ENG】火锅

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍲🔥 Let’s talk about Chinese hotpot (火锅 huǒguō) ! In this episode, you’ll learn fun and useful Mandarin words to describe hotpot, practice the grammar 一边…一边… ( doing two things at the same time ), and discover why hotpot ...

Oct 21, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Sweet Autumn Treats 🍰🌰 Desserts in Mandarin S01E50【ENG】秋天的甜品

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 🍰🌰 Autumn isn’t just about fruits — it’s also dessert season! In today’s episode, we explore autumn sweets in Mandarin, from roasted chestnuts and pumpkin cakes to red bean soup and osmanthus cake. You’ll learn new words...

Oct 16, 202515 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Autumn Fruits 🍐🍂 Talking About Autumn Fruits in Mandarin S01E50【ENG】秋天的水果

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 Autumn is here! In today’s episode, we talk about autumn fruits in Mandarin — apples, grapes, persimmons, pears, and more. You’ll learn how to say them, plus some fun cultural details about how Chinese people enjoy fruit i...

Oct 14, 202516 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Mid-Autumn Festival 🌕🥮 Celebrate the Full Moon Together S01E49【ENG】中秋节

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 It’s Mid-Autumn Festival time! 🌕🥮 In this episode, we talk about family reunions, mooncakes, and why the full moon is so special in Chinese culture. You’ll learn simple Mandarin words and sentences to describe this beaut...

Oct 07, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 49

How Many Days Off Do We Get? 🗓️ Holidays in China S01E48【ENG】假期

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 How many holidays do people in China really get? 🗓️ From one-day breaks like Tomb-Sweeping Day to the famous week-long Golden Week, this episode explains all the official holidays in China. You’ll also learn how to say “o...

Oct 02, 202530 minSeason 1Ep. 48

China’s Big Birthday 🎉 National Day Explained S01E48【ENG】国庆节

🌸 Learn Mandarin with Me — 1-on-1 on Preply! 💖 Get 30% OFF your first class 🎉 👉 https://preply.com/en/?pref=NjkzNjk1Mw==&id=1753189602.091521&ep= check out my full profile: 👉 https://preply.com/en/tutor/2970664 Let’s learn with good vibes and great Mandarin! ✨🥂💙 China’s National Day 🎉 is celebrated every year on October 1st. In this episode, we’ll explore how people celebrate, what “Golden Week” means, and why it’s the busiest travel season of the year. Plus, learn key Mandarin w...

Sep 30, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 48
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