Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 1 (Season 2)

#9 日期 & 星期 (rìqī & xīngqī) | Talk About Dates & Days | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In this HSK1 episode, you’ll learn how to talk about dates and days of the week in Chinese using 日期 (rìqī) and 星期 (xīngqī). This is essential everyday Chinese, perfect for making plans, talking about schedules, and understanding basic time expressions. You’ll discover how to say the date in the correct Chinese order (year–month–day), how to ask and answer questions about the day of the week, and how Chinese uses numbers to form weekdays in a simple and logical way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to say and understand dates in Chinese (日期)✅ How to talk about days of the week using 星期✅ The correct word order for dates in Mandarin✅ Simple, practical examples you can use right away Fun Fact:In Chinese, weekdays are very easy to learn. Monday is 星期一 (“week day one”), Tuesday is 星期二, and so on. No special names to memorise! Question for You:How would you say in Chinese: “Today is Friday”?Write your answer in the comments and we’ll check it. Mini Challenge:Create your own sentence using 日期 or 星期. For example:今天是星期三。(Today is Wednesday.) 今天是五月十号。(Today is May 10th.) At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

#8 在 (zài) & 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ) | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In today’s episode, we dive into two key concepts in Mandarin: 在 (zài) and 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ). You’ll learn how to use 在 to talk about locations and actions happening right now, like “I am at home” or “She is eating.” We’ll also introduce 电话号码, showing you how to ask for and say phone numbers in Chinese, which is essential for daily conversations. We’ll cover practical examples and simple sentences, so you’ll be able to use these structures confidently in real-life situations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 在 (zài) to express location and ongoing actions ✅ How to ask for and say 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ) (phone numbers) ✅ Real-life examples you can start using right away ✅ Common mistakes with 在 and how to avoid them Fun Fact: Did you know that in China, people often say “在吗?” (Are you there?) when calling someone, similar to saying “Hello?” in English? Question for You: How would you say: “I am at the park” in Chinese? Write your answer in the comments, and we’ll help you check it! Mini Challenge: Make your own sentence using 在 (zài) or 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ). For example: • 我在学校。 (“I am at school.”) • 你的电话号码是多少？ (“What is your phone number?”) Learn Chinese the smarter way At Hanyu Chinese School, you can learn Mandarin with top private tutors and access a complete online learning platform with transcripts, webinars, flashcards, and interactive tools to help you progress step by step. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask and answer basic personal questions in Chinese using 几口人 (how many people in your family?), 几岁 (how old for children), and 多大 (how old for adults). We’ll guide you through clear examples and simple dialogues so you can speak naturally when talking about family and age in everyday situations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 几口人 to describe your family ✅ When to use 几岁 and when to use 多大 ✅ Easy practice sentences you can start using right away ✅ Cultural tips on how age is asked and understood in China Fun Fact: In Chinese culture, asking someone’s age is often seen as normal and friendly, especially among relatives or when getting to know someone in a family context. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, we introduce two of the most important words in Chinese: 的 (de) and 在 (zài). These are building blocks for forming simple and useful sentences from the very beginning of your Mandarin journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 的 (de) to show possession, like “my book” or “teacher’s classroom” ✅ How to use 在 (zài) to express location, like “at home” or “in school” ✅ Easy sentence patterns you can apply right away ✅ Practical examples for daily life and HSK1 preparation At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, we introduce three very common and useful words in Chinese: 这个 (zhège), 那个 (nàge), and 怎么 (zěnme). These are essential for asking about things, identifying objects, and asking “how” in everyday conversations. With clear explanations and examples, you’ll be ready to use them naturally. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 这个 (zhège) to say “this” ✅ How to use 那个 (nàge) to say “that” ✅ How to use 怎么 (zěnme) to ask “how” ✅ Practical examples to start asking about things in daily life ✅ Simple sentence patterns to build your fluency from day one. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!