Learn Mandarin Now Podcast

Many people have idols or people they look up to. They may be actors or singers or someone from everyday life. If you have a favourite, be sure to know how to talk about this subject with your friend and colleagues; plus, be able to respond if someone tells you about theirs. In this Podcast, ... Read Post The post 140: How to talk about the lives of other people in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Travelling outside of China has seen huge growth over the last few years—and many people are foregoing traditional group tours, although many of the older generation still prefer this way of travelling. Make sure you can explain where you want to go, and for how long… In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To enquire ... Read Post The post 139: Talking about vacations in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Everybody has to eat and drink. Sometimes when you are out you will need to choose what you want or at other times, maybe when you are on a train or plane, you will be given a limited choice. Do you know how to ask or respond to a question about what you’d like? In ... Read Post The post 138: How to talk about food and drink in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

With such extensive migration within China, more than likely you’ll meet people from all over the country or very likely other foreigners. If you want to know where someone comes from or asks about your origins, be sure you can ask or answer appropriately. In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To ask where a ... Read Post The post 137: How to tell people where you come from in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

So many people seem to lose their mobile phones or other things these days, maybe leaving them is a taxi or putting somewhere they can’t recall. How do you tell someone else what has happened or work on recovering your lost or mislaid item? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To talk about finding ... Read Post The post 135: How to talk about finding things in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

With more and more people wanting to travel these days, talking about comparisons between places is inevitable. One place will be more to the liking of some, whilst another place might appeal to others. It might be the food or the weather or, indeed, a multitude of other factors which people compare… In this Podcast, ... Read Post The post 134: How to compare two different places in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

It goes without saying that everyone in the world has a birthday and different people have different ways to mark this milestone. Some love to keep the event low-key. whilst others love to celebrate in a big way! Whichever way you choose, it’s helpful to know how to talk about the event… In this Podcast, ... Read Post The post 133: Talking about what do on a birthday in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Watching films is a very popular pastime in China, and everyone has their favourite type. Some people like action films, whilst others like romantic films. Then there are comedies and science fiction films to enjoy… learn how to let someone else know what type of film you like to watch. In this Podcast, you will ... Read Post The post 132: How to talk about different kinds of films in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

It’s hard to get by without knowing how to tell the time. You’ll need to check appointment times, times of meetings or just find out if it’s lunchtime or not! There are many ways to tell the time in Chinese so be sure you know as many of them as you can. In this Podcast, ... Read Post The post 130: How to tell the time in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Our school days are important and memorable times of our lives; days we often look back on with great affection. When you think back, what do you remember? What stands out in your mind? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To talk about events in the past when you were at school or university ... Read Post The post 129: How to talk about your school or school days in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Who doesn’t love to go clothes shopping and take time to select items we like? Or maybe it’s time to choose a gift or present for someone close to us. Are you able to do this? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) How to select an item of clothing for yourself or someone close ... Read Post The post 128: How to talk about choosing clothes in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

We all either own or possess certain things; or maybe you want to describe how many of something an entity has. Just how do you quantify key characteristics or possessions? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To let someone know how many things or items you or someone else has (ii) How to talk ... Read Post The post 127: How to talk about some things you have in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

You may often get asked about things you like or can or cannot do; they may be sports or social activities or relate to other things such as learning languages. Can you understand what you are being asked or reply correctly? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) How to inform someone what you can ... Read Post The post 126: How to say what you can and cannot do in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

With so many cars, motorcycles and bicycle on the road, accidents are bound to happen! Are you able to talk with others about what happened or the status of the accident victim—and, of course, wish them a speedy recovery! In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To talk about someone who has had an accident ... Read Post The post 125: Talking about accidents and injuries in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Now and then, when we are not totally sure about things, we try to ask or refer to something tentatively to avoid the listener thinking all is definite. It’s quite a skill, especially when speaking a new language, but one that’s very useful to learn! In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To talk about ... Read Post The post 124: How to express your opinion in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Maybe when waiting for others or just passing time, most people engage in small talk—usually about things which interest them such as sports or fashion or make-up and so on. It’s also a great way to make new friends or colleagues. In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) How to start a conversation about a ... Read Post The post 123: How to make small talk in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Sometimes you might overhear others talking about a matter of interest, or, for example, you may be in a rush to get to a meeting and need to find the directions. So how do you politely interrupt a conversation between others and make sure that they don’t feel offended? In this Podcast, you will learn: ... Read Post The post 122: How to politely interrupt in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Exchanging business cards in an integral part of Chinese business life. There are also certain formalities involved in this too, so not only do you need to know how to present your card and introduce yourself and maybe your company, but you need to do it in the right way as well! In this Podcast, ... Read Post The post 121: How to exchange business cards in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

If you really are ill and can’t go to work, are you able to let your co-workers or colleagues know effectively? Or, if you are the boss and your staff call in sick, make sure you can understand them! In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To discuss with your colleagues your illness, and request ... Read Post The post 120: How to ask for sick leave in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.

Unfortunately, now and then everyone gets ill. It might be a virus or a cold or simply that you are run down owing to too much work and stress. Maybe you will need to see a doctor at his clinic or even go to a hospital. Find out what to say when you are not ... Read Post The post 119: Going to see a doctor in Mandarin Chinese appeared first on Learn Mandarin Now.