Beginners’ Chinese - Audio
Language Learning Podcasts
Do you want to learn some basics in Mandarin Chinese? The tracks presented here are designed to give you a taste of Mandarin Chinese language and culture. You’ll hear short conversations where people greet each other, introduce themselves and their families, describe where they come from and what they do for a living. You’ll hear them talk about sports, ask for directions, buy things, order food in a restaurant, invite someone to dinner – or simply share their experience of learning Chinese. You’ll also find a track to help you with pronunciation and the use of tones. Finally, there’s the chance to listen to interviews in English about Chinese-speaking cultures. Our guide to the language and culture of mainland China is Dr Kan Qian, who is chair of The Open University course: L197: Beginners’ Chinese You can also download transcripts for all the tracks.
Location:
United States
Description:
Do you want to learn some basics in Mandarin Chinese? The tracks presented here are designed to give you a taste of Mandarin Chinese language and culture. You’ll hear short conversations where people greet each other, introduce themselves and their families, describe where they come from and what they do for a living. You’ll hear them talk about sports, ask for directions, buy things, order food in a restaurant, invite someone to dinner – or simply share their experience of learning Chinese. You’ll also find a track to help you with pronunciation and the use of tones. Finally, there’s the chance to listen to interviews in English about Chinese-speaking cultures. Our guide to the language and culture of mainland China is Dr Kan Qian, who is chair of The Open University course: L197: Beginners’ Chinese You can also download transcripts for all the tracks.
Language:
English
Beginners' Chinese
Duration:00:01:11
Beginners Chinese: Pronunciation and tone
Duration:00:02:43
Beginners Chinese: Numbers from zero to ten
Duration:00:00:45
Beginners Chinese: Greetings and names
Duration:00:00:35
Beginners Chinese: Where do you live?
Duration:00:00:29
Beginners Chinese: Greeting friends
Duration:00:00:42
Beginners Chinese: Nationalities and the place you come from
Duration:00:00:46
Beginners Chinese: Describing people
Duration:00:00:53
Beginners Chinese: Professions and ages
Duration:00:00:56
Beginners Chinese: Family
Duration:00:00:47
Beginners Chinese: Dates
Duration:00:00:55
Beginners Chinese: Daily activities
Duration:00:00:47
Beginners Chinese: Sports
Duration:00:00:44
Beginners Chinese: Food and drink
Duration:00:00:47
Beginners Chinese: Placing orders
Duration:00:00:38
Beginners Chinese: Asking for directions
Duration:00:00:42
Beginners Chinese: Role-play: buying and selling
Duration:00:01:55
Beginners Chinese: Inviting someone for dinner
Duration:00:00:49
Beginners Chinese: Learning Chinese
Duration:00:00:40
Beginners Chinese interview: Forms of address and professional titles
Duration:00:05:59