🎓 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, 2026•33 min•Season 2Ep. 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 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, 2026•22 min•Season 2Ep. 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, 2026•20 min•Season 2Ep. 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 2, we’re learning how to introduce yourself in Mandarin: how to say your name, where you’re from, and...
Apr 28, 2026•19 min•Season 2Ep. 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: 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, 2026•16 min
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, 2026•5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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, 2026•5 min
🍷 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, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 59
🍷 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, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 59
🍷 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, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 58
🍷 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, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 58
🍷 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, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 57
🍷 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, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 57
🍷 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, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 56
🍷 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, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 56
🍷 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, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 55
🍷 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, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 55
🍷 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, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 54
🍷 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, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 54
🍷 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, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 53
🍷 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, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 53
🍷 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, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 52
🍷 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, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 52
🌸 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, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 51
🌸 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, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 51
🌸 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, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 50
🌸 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, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 50
🌸 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, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 49
🌸 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, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 48
🌸 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, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 48