Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 1 (Season 2)

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Are you studying Chinese? Thanks to Hanyu Chinese School podcasts, you can practice your Chinese by listening to dialogues in Chinese and review grammatical and cultural aspects of Mandarin Chinese. (Season 2) Want to learn more about our Chinese courses and online classes? Learn Chinese with the #1 online language academy: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/

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SEP 3, 2026
#17 哪儿 & 前面/后面 (nǎr & qiánmiàn/hòumiàn) | Describe Locations in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass
Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Learn How to Ask “Where?” in Chinese + Location Words | HSK1 Masterclass How do you ask “Where is it?” or describe where something is in Chinese? In this HSK1 episode, you’ll learn how to use 哪儿 (nǎr) to ask about locations and how to describe positions with essential words like 前面 (in front), 后面 (behind), 左边 (left), and 右边 (right). These expressions are some of the first things you need to communicate naturally in Mandarin — whether you’re asking for directions, finding a place, or describing objects around you. What You’ll Learn Today: 哪儿 (nǎr) – Where?爸爸在哪儿? (bàba zài nǎr?) → Where is Dad? 你们在哪儿? (nǐmen zài nǎr?) → Where are you? Location words:前面 (qiánmiàn) – in front of 后面 (hòumiàn) – behind 左边 (zuǒbiān) – left side 右边 (yòubiān) – right side You’ll also learn how to use location words naturally with 在 (zài) to describe where people and things are. Question for You:Can you describe where something is? Write a sentence using 哪儿, 前面, 后面, 左边, or 右边. For example:我的书在桌子上。 学校在我左边。 你在哪儿? Leave your answer in the comments and practise reading it aloud! Start learning Chinese step by step at: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com Get your FREE CLASS:https://wa.me/34936940081?text=Hi%21%20I%20saw%20you%20on%20YouTube%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20you%20a%20question ⭐ Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot and Google Inside our online campus you'll find: Video lessons with professional teachers Downloadable transcripts and exercises Flashcards, quizzes and interactive games Weekly live group classes Complete podcast support materials We also offer Japanese and Korean courses at Hanyu Chinese School. Want to learn English, German, French or Italian?Visit: https://www.trainlang.com Visit Our Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanyuSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanyuschool Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HanyuSchool LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/trainlang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainlanghanyu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hanyutrainlang 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!
10 MIN
AUG 10, 2026
#16 Talk About Health & Give Advice in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass
Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Talk About Health, Give Advice & Use 看见 in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass How do you talk about your health, give simple advice, and say what you see in Chinese? ✨ In this HSK1 episode, you’ll learn practical Chinese expressions for everyday conversations, including how to answer the phone, describe how you feel, give advice with 要 (yào), and use 看见 (kànjiàn) to express that you successfully saw something. These are essential phrases you’ll use when talking with friends, family, or Chinese speakers in real-life situations. What You’ll Learn Today: How to answer the phone in Chinese:喂 (wéi) – Hello? (used when answering a call) ❤️ How to talk about your health:身体很好 (shēntǐ hěn hǎo) – I’m very well 身体不太好 (shēntǐ bú tài hǎo) – I’m not feeling very well How to give advice with 要 (yào):你要喝水 (nǐ yào hē shuǐ) – You should drink water 你要休息 (nǐ yào xiūxi) – You should rest How to use 看见 (kànjiàn):我看见你的老师了 (wǒ kànjiàn nǐ de lǎoshī le) – I saw your teacher Learn how these simple structures help you communicate more naturally in Mandarin! Question for You:Write one sentence using 要, 身体, or 看见. For example:我身体很好。你要休息。我看见老师了。 Leave your sentence in the comments and practise saying it out loud! Start learning Chinese step by step at:https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com Get your FREE CLASS:https://wa.me/34936940081?text=Hi%21%20I%20saw%20you%20on%20YouTube%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20you%20a%20question ⭐ Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot and Google Inside our online campus you’ll find: Video lessons with transcripts Interactive games and flashcards️ Podcast materials Weekly group classes We also offer Japanese and Korean courses.For English, German, French, or Italian, visit:https://www.trainlang.com Visit Our Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanyuSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanyuschool Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HanyuSchool LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/trainlang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainlanghanyu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hanyutrainlang 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!
10 MIN
JUL 10, 2026
#15 Use “Still”, “All” & Classifiers in Chinese | HSK 1 Masterclass
Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Learn “Still” & “All” in Chinese + Essential Classifiers | HSK1 In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 还 (hái) to mean “still” or “also” and 都 (dōu) to mean “all” or “both.” We’ll also cover key classifiers like 个, 杯, and 瓶 to make your sentences sound complete and natural. What You’ll Learn:✅ How to use 还 to show continuation or addition✅ How to use 都 to include everyone or everything✅ Common classifiers: 一个, 一杯, 一瓶✅ Real-life examples for HSK1 learners✅ How these small words change meaning and improve fluency Try it Yourself:Write one sentence using 还, 都, or a classifier. Examples: 我还在学习。 / 我们都喜欢中文。 / 我要一杯水。 Start learning step by step at Hanyu Chinese School and get your FREE class: https://wa.me/34936940081?text=Hi%21%20I%20saw%20you%20on%20YouTube%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20you%20a%20question Follow us for more Mandarin tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanyuSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanyuschool Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HanyuSchool LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/trainlang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainlanghanyu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hanyutrainlang 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 MIN
JUN 21, 2026
#14 All the “can” verbs in Chinese | HSK 1
Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Master 会, 能 & 可以 + 住 in Chinese | HSK1 Podcast In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between 会, 能, and 可以 in Chinese, plus how to use 住 to talk about living or staying somewhere. These are essential for expressing ability, possibility, and permission in real conversations. What You’ll Learn: 会 (huì) – learned ability 我会做饭。 (I can cook – I learned how) 能 (néng) – ability or condition 我能做饭。 (I can cook – I’m able to) ✅ 可以 (kěyǐ) – permission 我可以做饭。 (I’m allowed to cook) 住 (zhù) – to live or stay 我能住在中国三个星期。 (I can stay in China for three weeks) ⏰ Time + action structure 我们明天七点半去学校。 (We go to school tomorrow at 7:30) Challenge for You: Write a sentence using 会, 能, 可以, or 住 in the comments and practise saying it out loud! Learn Chinese with step-by-step lessons and real-life examples at Hanyu Chinese School. Get your FREE class: https://wa.me/34936940081?text=Hi%21%20I%20saw%20you%20on%20YouTube%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20you%20a%20question Explore more languages: Japanese & Korean: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ English, German & more: https://www.trainlang.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanyuSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanyuschool Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HanyuSchool LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/trainlang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainlanghanyu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hanyutrainlang 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!
9 MIN
MAY 28, 2026
#13 Learn Direction & Negation in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass
Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Come Back vs Go Back in Chinese + Negation with 不 and 没 | HSK 1 Do you know the difference between “come back” and “go back” in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 回来 (huílái) and 回去 (huíqù), and also how to say “not” and “didn’t” with 不 (bù) and 没 (méi). These are essential structures for talking about movement, plans, and past actions in real conversations. What You’ll Learn: Direction complements 回来 (huílái) – come back (towards the speaker) 回去 (huíqù) – go back (away from the speaker) 回家 (huí jiā) – go home ❌ Negation in Chinese 不 (bù) – not / don’t (present or future) 没 (méi) – didn’t / haven’t (past) Example Sentences 我回来。 (wǒ huílái) – I come back 我回去。 (wǒ huíqù) – I go back 我不回去。 (wǒ bù huíqù) – I don’t go back 我没回家。 (wǒ méi huí jiā) – I didn’t go home Learn how direction and negation change your sentence meaning instantly. Practice Challenge:Write a sentence using 回来, 回去, 回家, 不, or 没. For example: 我今天不回去。 我昨天没回家。 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!
9 MIN