eChineseLearningPod

eChineseLearningPod

eChineseLearningPod is your go-to podcast for learning Chinese and exploring Chinese culture — anytime, anywhere. Created by professional teachers at eChineseLearning, this show offers practical language tips, real-life conversations, and cultural insights. Whether you're a total beginner, studying for the HSK, preparing for business in China, or learning Chinese for travel, there’s a series for you. Join us to build confidence, improve fluency, and understand the real China — one episode at a time. Powered by Firstory Hosting

  1. Survival Chinese | How to Tell Restaurants What You Really Want in Chinese？

    22 HR AGO

    Survival Chinese | How to Tell Restaurants What You Really Want in Chinese？

    Want to order food in Chinese but not sure how to explain what you want? 🍜 In this episode,we will share some practical phrases to help you at Chinese restaurants. You will learn:   🌶️When you want to control the spice 👉Zhège là ma? 这个辣吗？ Is this spicy? 👉Wēi là jiù xíng. 微辣就行。 Mild spicy is fine. 👉Wǒ bù yào là. 我不要辣。 I don’t want it spicy. 👉Tè là wǒ pà shòu bù liǎo. 特辣我怕受不了。 Extra spicy might be too much for me.   🥬When you need to avoid certain ingredients 👉Bù yào cōng hé xiāngcài 不要葱和香菜 No scallions and no cilantro. 👉Duì huāshēng guòmǐn 对花生过敏 Allergic to peanuts. 👉Duō jiā yì diǎn suàn 多加一点蒜 Add a little more garlic. 👉Shǎo fàng yán 少放盐 Less salt, please.   🍽️When you’re figuring out portions 👉Yí gè rén chī de wán ma? 一个人吃得完吗？ Can one person finish this? 👉Wǒmen liǎng gè rén, diǎn jǐ gè cài chà bù duō? Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! 我们两个人，点几个菜差不多？ For two people, how many dishes should we order? Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  2. Survival Chinese | How to Ask a Stranger to Take Your Photo in China？

    2 DAYS AGO

    Survival Chinese | How to Ask a Stranger to Take Your Photo in China？

    Want to ask someone to take a photo for you in Chinese while traveling? 📸 In this episode , we will share simple and practical phrases you can use:   📝Qǐngwèn, néng bāng wǒ pāi zhāng zhào ma? 请问，能帮我拍张照吗？ Excuse me, could you take a photo for me? 📝Bāng wǒ pāi zhāng zhào, kěyǐ ma? 帮我拍张照，可以吗？ Could you take a photo for me? 📝Kěyǐ bāng wǒmen pāi yì zhāng ma? 可以帮我们拍一张吗？ Could you take one for us? 📝Nǐ hǎo, kěyǐ hé nǐ hézhào ma? 你好，可以和你合照吗？ Hi, can I take a photo with you? 📝Bāng wǒ bǎ hòumiàn de jǐng dōu pāi jìnqù 帮我把后面的景都拍进去 Include the scenery behind me. 📝Xiǎn tuǐ cháng yì diǎn 显腿长一点 Make my legs look longer. 📝Xiǎn liǎn xiǎo yì diǎn 显脸小一点 Make my face look smaller. 📝Bāng wǒ pāi zhāng quánshēn de 帮我拍张全身的 Take a full-body photo. 📝Bāng wǒ duō pāi jǐ zhāng 帮我多拍几张 Take a few more photos. Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  3. Survival Chinese | How to Ask for Directions in Chinese at the Airport?

    6 DAYS AGO

    Survival Chinese | How to Ask for Directions in Chinese at the Airport?

    Ever landed at a Chinese airport and didn’t know where to go next? ✈️ In this episode, you’ll learn the essential Chinese phrases for asking directions at the airport . You will learn:   📝Find the Exit Chū kǒu zài nǎ biān 请问，出口在哪边？ Excuse me, which way is the exit?   📝Pick Up Your Luggage 👉Xíng lǐ zài nǎ lǐ ná 行李在哪里拿？ Where do I pick up my luggage? 👉Zài nǎ lǐ qǔ xíng lǐ 在哪里取行李？ Where is the baggage claim?   📝Ask about transportation 👉Dì tiě zài nǎ lǐ 地铁在哪里？ Where is the subway? 👉Qǐng wèn, Jī chǎng bā shì zài nǎ lǐ 请问，机场巴士在哪里？ Excuse me, Where is the airport bus? Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  4. Survival Chinese | How to Ask About Flight Delays at Airports in Chinese？

    5 MAR

    Survival Chinese | How to Ask About Flight Delays at Airports in Chinese？

    Have you ever stood at the airport, staring at the departure board, wondering what’s happening to your flight? In this episode, we teach you the exact Chinese phrases you need when your flight is delayed in China.   ⭐Ask If the Flight Is Delayed ✈️ Qǐngwèn, zhè bān hángbān yánwù le ma? 请问，这班航班延误了吗? Excuse me, is this flight delayed?   ⭐Ask About the New Departure Time ✈️ Yán wù dào shén me shí hou 延误到什么时候? Until what time is it delayed? ✈️ Dà gài jǐ diǎn néng dēng jī 大概几点能登机? About what time will boarding start? ✈️ Shén me shí hou qǐ fēi 什么时候起飞? When will it take off?   ⭐Ask About Rebooking or Alternatives ✈️ Wǒ kěyǐ gǎiqiān ma? 我可以改签吗? Can I change to another flight? ✈️ Xiànzài hái yǒu qítā hángbān ma? 现在还有其他航班吗? Are there other flights available?   ⭐Confirm the Boarding Gate ✈️ Wǒ kě yǐ gǎi qiān ma 登机口有变化吗? Has the gate changed? ✈️ Xiànzài shì jǐ hào dēngjīkǒu? 现在是几号登机口? What gate is it now? Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  5. Survival Chinese | How to Express Refusal More Appropriately in Chinese？

    28 FEB

    Survival Chinese | How to Express Refusal More Appropriately in Chinese？

    How do you say “no” in Chinese without sounding rude? In this episode, we explore the difference between direct refusal and more natural, socially appropriate ways to decline in Mandarin.   ⭐Simple & Direct Refusal 💔 Bù xíng. 不行。 No. / That won't work. 💔 Wǒ bù qù. 我不去。 I'm not going.   ⭐More Natural Refusals 💕 Wǒ kěnéng méi bànfǎ cānjiā. 我可能没办法参加。 I may not be able to attend. 💕 Zhè cì kěnéng bù tài fāngbiàn. 这次可能不太方便。 It might not be convenient this time. 💕 Xièxiè nǐ de yāoqǐng, dàn wǒ yǐjīng yǒu ānpái le. 谢谢你的邀请，但我已经有安排了。 Thank you for the invitation, but I already have plans. Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  6. Survival Chinese | How to Express Criticism Appropriately in Chinese?

    28 FEB

    Survival Chinese | How to Express Criticism Appropriately in Chinese?

    How do you criticize someone in Chinese without sounding rude? In this episode, we explore the difference between direct criticism and constructive, solution-focused feedback in Mandarin.   ⭐Simple & Direct Criticism 💔 Zhè bù duì. 这不对。 This is not correct. 💔 Nǐ zuò cuò le. 你做错了。 You did it wrong.   ⭐More Constructive Expressions 💕 Zhèlǐ kěnéng xūyào zài tiáozhěng yīxià. 这里可能需要再调整一下。 This part may need some adjustment. 💕 Wǒ juéde kěyǐ zài yōuhuà yīxià. 我觉得可以再优化一下。 I think it could be improved a bit. 💕 Yěxǔ kěyǐ huàn yī zhǒng fāngshì. 也许可以换一种方式。 Perhaps we could try a different approach. Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  7. Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101:How to Use “That” Like a Native Speaker in Chinese

    27 FEB

    Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101:How to Use “That” Like a Native Speaker in Chinese

    Do you know what nèi ge (那个) really means in spoken Chinese? In this episode, we break down how native speakers use this tiny but powerful word in real conversations. You’ll learn: ⭐Pointing at Something Wǒ xǐ huan nèi ge shǒu biǎo. 我喜欢那个手表。 I like that watch. ⭐Filler Word / Buying Time nèi ge… míng tiān wǒ men jǐ diǎn jiàn miàn? 那个… 明天我们几点见面？ Well… what time are we meeting tomorrow? ⭐Referring to a Type/Situation nèi ge… wǒ xū yào shí jiān. 那个… 我需要时间。 About that…… I need time. ⭐The Polite Euphemism Qǐng wèn, nèi ge… xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎr? 请问，那个… 洗手间在哪儿？ Excuse me, um… where is the restroom? Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
  8. Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101:Stop Saying "This" Wrong in Chinese!

    26 FEB

    Newbie | Chinese Essentials 101:Stop Saying "This" Wrong in Chinese!

    Do you really know how to use the word “this” in spoken Chinese? In this episode, we break down zhège (这个) and show why it is much more than just a simple translation of “this.” You’ll learn ： ⭐Pointing at Things Zhège duōshao qián? 这个多少钱？ How much is this? ⭐Filler Word / Buying Time Wǒ juéde...zhège…hái kěyǐ ba. 我觉得...这个…还可以吧。 I think...um…it's okay. ⭐Referring to a Type/Situation Zhège wèntí hěn fùzá. 这个问题很复杂。 This kind of problem is very complicated. Want to sound more natural in every conversation? Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com and start speaking confidently today! Powered by Firstory Hosting

    4 min
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eChineseLearningPod is your go-to podcast for learning Chinese and exploring Chinese culture — anytime, anywhere. Created by professional teachers at eChineseLearning, this show offers practical language tips, real-life conversations, and cultural insights. Whether you're a total beginner, studying for the HSK, preparing for business in China, or learning Chinese for travel, there’s a series for you. Join us to build confidence, improve fluency, and understand the real China — one episode at a time. Powered by Firstory Hosting

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    eChineseLearningPod
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
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