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. 1 day ago

    Real Chinese | Coming to China? These 2 Apps Will Help You Get Around

    Planning a trip to China and wondering how to get around once you arrive? In this episode, we’ll introduce two essential apps for getting around China: DiDi and Gaode Maps. You’ll learn how to use them to find your destination, book a ride, check routes, and navigate your way around China more easily. Whether you’re visiting China for the first time, traveling for work, studying, or staying for a longer period, this practical guide will help you feel more confident getting from place to place. Want to learn the Chinese you’ll actually use while traveling and living in China? Try a free 1-on-1 trial Chinese lesson with a real teacher at eChineseLearning (www.echineselearning.com) and practice useful Chinese for real-life situations. The content of this podcast is drawn from real teaching experiences of the eChineseLearning instructor team. To protect privacy and enhance audio quality, some or all of the voices are created with AI assistance. We aim to provide professional and insightful perspectives on Chinese language and culture. Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Real Chinese | Coming to China? These 2 Apps Will Help You Get Around

  2. 1 day ago

    Real Chinese | How to Use WeChat & Alipay in China

    Coming to China and wondering how people pay, order food, take a taxi, or handle everyday purchases? In this episode, we’ll introduce two apps you’ll use again and again in China: WeChat and Alipay. You’ll learn what each app is used for, how to get started, and how they can make everyday life in China easier. Whether you’re visiting China for the first time, traveling for work, studying, or planning to stay longer, this beginner-friendly guide will help you feel more comfortable using these two essential apps in everyday life. Want to feel more confident communicating in Chinese, too? Try a free 1-on-1 trial Chinese lesson with a real teacher at eChineseLearning（www.echineselerning.com) and practice the Chinese you’ll actually use in daily life. Learn Chinese. Speak with confidence. Experience China more naturally. The content of this podcast is drawn from real teaching experiences of the eChineseLearning instructor team. To protect privacy and enhance audio quality, some or all of the voices are created with AI assistance. We aim to provide professional and insightful perspectives on Chinese language and culture. Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Real Chinese | How to Use WeChat & Alipay in China

  3. 4 Sept

    Newbie | What to Say at a Chinese Dinner Party

    買房壓力大，想買新沙發下不了手？ 115年「自購住宅貸款利息補貼」幫您減輕負擔！9/1至9/30，符合資格即可線上申請或郵寄至各縣市政府書面申請。 更多資訊請搜尋「整合住宅補貼資源實施方案專區」 https://fstry.pse.is/9mepnp —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— This episode trains your ear for the three moments that define a Chinese social gathering. What you’ll practice: Arriving — when someone says “come on in” and introduces your friends to the room, what you say backThe table — how to toast without emptying your glass, and the phrase that saves you if you don’t drink much: “just go easy”Leaving — the signal that someone’s about to go, and the soft goodbye that keeps the relationship warm without actually scheduling anythingKey Phrases Recap — Jenny says it in English, then Chinese, so you can shadow and drill Real phrases, real flow: come on in, nice to meet you, bottoms up, it’s getting late, take care, let’s meet again. No textbook scripts, this is what actually happens at a Chinese dinner table. 🎧 Hit subscribe so you never miss a listening drill.💬 Comment below: what’s your most awkward social moment in China? Toast-related stories especially welcome. Or tell us which real-life scene you want next — we build episodes from your requests.👉 New here? Try a Free 1-on-1 Live Online Chinese Trial Class at www.echineselearning.com Content is based on real teaching experience from the eChineseLearning teacher team. Some or all audio is AI-assisted for privacy protection and audio quality. Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Newbie | What to Say at a Chinese Dinner Party

  4. 2 Sept

    Newbie | What Do You Say at a Hospital in Chinese

    This episode drills the three moments that decide a Chinese doctor visit， and the words you must catch at each one. What you’ll practice: The front deskThe consultation roomThe pharmacy window Key Phrases Recap 🎧 Hit subscribe so you never miss a listening drill. 💬 Comment below: what’s your worst “I didn’t understand the doctor” story in China? Or tell us which real-life scene you want next，we build episodes from your requests. 👉 New here? Start a free trial class at www.echineselearning.com Content is based on real teaching experience from the eChineseLearning teacher team. Some or all audio is AI-assisted for privacy protection and audio quality. Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Newbie | What Do You Say at a Hospital in Chinese

  5. 28 Aug

    Newbie | How to Bargain in Chinese with Confidence

    不友善的環境、言語與制度，常讓身心障礙者生活寸步難行。 伊甸基金會公益大使黃鐙輝，邀請大家支持「身心障礙者服務計畫」，以「尊重」取代「包容」、用「同理」取代「同情」， 力挺障礙者做自己生活的主人，成為自己的英雄。 https://fstry.pse.is/9ka7u9 —— 以上為 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— In this episode, we drill the ONE skill that separates tourists from locals: hearing the bargaining, not just the price. What you’ll practice: 3 real negotiation dialogues — open the price → read the seller’s signals → close the dealThe exact phrases that decide it: 便宜点, 已经最低了, 进价, 亏本, 成交A listening checklist: catch the number, read the tone, know when to walk awayKey Phrases Recap — Jenny says it in Chinese, then English, so you can shadow and drill Bargaining in Chinese isn’t just about money, it’s a social skill. The seller’s tone tells you more than their words. Train your ear, and you’ll negotiate (and connect) like a local. 🎧 Hit subscribe so you never miss a listening drill.💬 Comment below: what’s the best, or worst, deal you’ve made in China? Or tell us which real-life scene you want next. We build episodes from your requests.👉 New here? Get a free 1-on-1 trial class at eChineseLearning. www.echineselearning.com Content is based on real teaching experience from the eChineseLearning teacher team. Some or all audio is AI-assisted for privacy protection and audio quality. Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Newbie | How to Bargain in Chinese with Confidence

  6. 26 Aug

    Newbie | How to Talk on the Phone in Chinese

    Three real-life training scenarios, one for every phone call situation you’ll actually face in China: ① Who is calling?“喂? 请问是哪位?” — This is the first thing you hear on every Chinese phone call. Master this, and you’re already halfway in. ② Taking messages & deliveries“不好意思, 我现在有点事” — What to say when the person isn’t available. Plus: what to do when 顺丰快递 calls and you’re not home. ③ Bad signal & natural endings“信号不太好, 请您大声一点好吗?” — What to do when you can’t hear, and how to end a call without it being awkward. Each section includes listening practice — Jenny says it twice, Mark follows, then the English drops in. By the end, you’ll catch every word, even without seeing the person’s face. Content drawn from eChineseLearning teachers’ real-world teaching experience. Some or all voices are AI-assisted to protect privacy and enhance audio quality. www.echineselearning.com Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Newbie | How to Talk on the Phone in Chinese

  7. 18 Aug

    Newbie | How to Ask for Directions in Chinese

    In China, streets don't always come with clear addresses. You hear 往前走, 左转, 右转 — and you have to react in real time. That's today's training. Jenny and Mark cover three rounds: • Part 1 — Basic directions: 往前走, 左转, 右转, 掉头. Plus a real conversation: 请问, 地铁站怎么走? And we cover 过了 (past) and 就 (easy, close). • Part 2 — Landmarks: 工商银行, 路口, 红绿灯, 招牌. How to listen for the landmark before the turn. And 远吗? vs 近 — is it far? • Part 3 — Confirming: 请问再说一遍? 您说什么? 请问在哪一边? What to say when you didn't catch it the first time. Plus 您 (polite you) and 不好意思 (softer than 对不起). Same training format as last time: Jenny says each phrase twice, Mark follows, then we reveal the English. Listen first, guess, then check yourself. Content from the real teaching experience of the eChineseLearning teacher team. Some or all voices are AI-assisted for privacy protection and audio quality. 🎁 Want to learn Chinese through real culture and real conversations? Book your free 1-on-1 trial lesson today! https://www.echineselearning.com/free-trial/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Newbie | How to Ask for Directions in Chinese

  8. 18 Aug

    Newbie | Chinese Numbers Speed Training: Prices, Times & Phone Numbers

    Numbers are the hardest thing to catch in a new language, they come fast, no context to guess from. In this episode, Jenny and Mark train your ears in three rounds: • Part 1 — Prices: 六块一斤, 十二块八, 四十五块九, 九十九块九. We also cover 块 (yuan), 毛 (ten cents), and the trap in 打八折. • Part 2 — Time: 三点半, 九点一刻, 差五分十二点. Learn 半 (half past), 一刻 (quarter), and 差几分 (minutes to). • Part 3 — Numbers: 一三八, 零一三八, 五二八八, 五零八. How Chinese reads phone numbers, room numbers, and order numbers digit by digit. Each round uses our new training format: Jenny says it twice, Mark follows, then we reveal the English. Listen first, then check yourself. Content from the real teaching experience of the eChineseLearning teacher team. Some or all voices are AI-assisted for privacy protection and audio quality. 🎁 Want to learn Chinese through real culture and real conversations? Book your free 1-on-1 trial lesson today! https://www.echineselearning.com/free-trial/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

    Newbie | Chinese Numbers Speed Training: Prices, Times & Phone Numbers
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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
    2026
  • Episodes
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