Easy DC Chinese

Darren George and Crystal Ji
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Easy DC Chinese: Learn Chinese naturally through simple stories Are you a beginner Chinese learner looking for the perfect listening practice? Easy DC Chinese is here to help. Hosted by Darren and Crystal, our podcast delivers high-quality, comprehensible input to boost your listening skills naturally. We tell original stories using slow, simple Chinese, making it easy to follow along and absorb the language. Each episode focuses on a set of key words and is supported by a free accompanying PDF from Easydcchinese.com, which includes: Gap-fill exercises The complete Chinese story Line-by-line translations with Pinyin Comprehension questions Grammar breakdowns Start your journey to better listening comprehension with Easy DC Chinese! Follow us on Instagram: easydcchinese

  1. Oct 31

    Story 018 A Trip to Saint Mary's (Halloween Special)

    Episode Description: Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Jack and Ella go on a hiking excursion in Canada, after losing their way they com across Saint Mary's Hospital. But lies in wait inside? And what happened to all the patients? Key vocabulary: 徒步 (túbù) – hiking   山路 (shānlù) – mountain trail   医院 (yīyuàn) – hospital   日落 (rìluò) – sunset   害怕 (hàipà) – afraid   奇怪 (qíguài) – strange yo 声音 (shēngyīn) – sound   手电筒 (shǒudiàntǒng) – flashlight  torch 窗户 (chuānghu) – window   医生 (yīshēng) – doctor Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website: easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, horror, scary, hiking, canada, crazy doctor, ghost, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/ Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/easy-dc-chinese/ad53cda9-9386-4ac4-9eac-fe2b3976637a

  2. Oct 6

    Story 017 The Last Box of Pizza

    Episode Description: Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Ryan is a pizza delivery guy who has to deliver for his daughter's birthday tomorrow, and also deliver the last box of pizza Key vocabulary: 披萨 (pīsà) – pizza   外卖员 (wàimàiyuán) – delivery driver   摩托车 (mótuōchē) – motorbike   汽油 (qìyóu) – petrol / gas   生日 (shēngrì) – birthday   礼物 (lǐwù) – gift   累 (lèi) – tired   罚款 (fákuǎn) – fine / penalty   奖金 (jiǎngjīn) – bonus   聊天 (liáotiān) – to chat Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website: easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, pizza, delivery guy, moped, birthday, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

  3. Sep 8

    Story 016 I Want to Go Back Home

    Episode Description: Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Jack, a British exchange student moves to China. But it's far from home and very different, so he begins to miss his friends and family and regret his decision. But then one day he stumbles across English Corner language exchange and he discovers that China is not so bad after all. Key vocabulary: 交换生  exchange student 奖学金  scholarship 宿舍  dormitory / student dorm 想家  to miss home / homesick 放弃  to give up 语言交换角  language exchange corner 筷子  chopsticks 中国菜  Chinese food / Chinese cuisine 申请  to apply (for) 第二个家 second home 电子邮件 — email   机会 — opportunity Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website: easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, homesickness, friends, language exchange, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

  4. Aug 25

    Story 015 Who's Inside my House?

    Episode Description: Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Xiao Wang loves his new appartment, and it's so cheap! But when strange things start to happen, he wonders whether he really got a good deal after all. Key vocabulary: 租房 zū fáng rent an apartment  房东 fáng dōng landlord 合同 hé tóng contract 钥匙 yào shi  key 门锁 mén suǒ a lock 冰箱 bīng xiāng fridge 阳台 yáng tái balcony 家具 jiā jù furniture 道歉 dào qiàn apologise 邻居 lín jū neighbour Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input,apartment, rent, landlord, mystery, guest, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

  5. Aug 11

    Story 014 The Lucky Flight

    Episode Description: Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Anna flies back home to the USA and meets a nice young man on her flight. He gives her some tickets to a music festival because he is too busy to attend and when she gets there she gets the surprise of her life. Key vocabulary: - 飞机 fēi jī airplane 机场 jī chǎng airport 护照 hù zhào passport 行李 xíng li luggage/ suitcase  登机牌 dēng jī pái boarding pass 登机口 dēng jī kǒu boarding gate 座位 zuò wèi seat 空姐 kōng jiě flight attendant 音乐节 yīn yuè jié music festival 歌手 gē shǒu singer Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, airplane, airport, passport, boarding pass, boarding gate, singer, serendipity, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

  6. Jul 28

    Story 013 Charlie's on his Way

    Episode Description: Episode of Easy DC Chinese, a group of friends meet up for a meal in Glasgow, bu tCharlie is late. They all order and eat their food, all the while waiting for Charlie who is on his way. After the meal, we discover what happened to Charlie. Key vocabulary: 1. 服务员 (fúwùyuán) – waiter / waitress   2. 点菜 (diǎn cài) – to order food   3. 菜单 (càidān) – menu   4. 饺子 (jiǎozi) – dumplings   5. 啤酒 (píjiǔ) – beer   6. 桌子 (zhuōzi) – table   7. 预订 (yùdìng) – to reserve / booking   8. 付钱 (fù qián) – to pay money   9. 现金 (xiànjīn) – cash   10. 刷卡 (shuā kǎ) – to pay by card Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, restaurant, Chinese food, friendship, loss, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

  7. Jul 7

    Story 012 The Little Bar

    Episode Description: He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out! Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Javier is on a train to a job interview when a nationwide blackout traps everyone for hours. He is nervous and didn't think he could lead others. But when people need help, he stepped up. Key vocabulary: 搬 (bān) – to move house  方便 (fāngbiàn) – convenient 酒吧 (jiǔ bā) – bar 客人 (kè rén) – customer / guest 老人 (lǎo rén) – old person 帮助 (bāng zhù) – to help / help 善良 (shàn liáng) – kindness 听说 (tīng shuō) – to hear talk 朋友 (péng you) – friend 村子 (cūn zi) – village Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, France, village, bar, community, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

  8. Jun 20

    Story 011 The Day of the Power Cut

    *Sorry about the audio quality for Darren in this episode, fortunately nobody listens to these podcasts to hear him anyway. Episode Description: He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out! Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Javier is on a train to a job interview when a nationwide blackout traps everyone for hours. He is nervous and didn't think he could lead others. But when people need help, he stepped up. Key vocabulary: 火车 (huǒchē) – train 停电 (tíngdiàn) – power cut 手机 (shǒujī) – mobile phone 面试 (miànshì) – job interview 紧张 (jǐnzhāng) – nervous 领导者 (lǐngdǎozhě) – leader 担心 (dānxīn) – to worry 冷静 (lěngjìng) – calm 帮助 (bāngzhù) – to help 首席执行官（shŏu xí zhí xíng guān）- CEO ** Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more. For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, black out, poewer cut, job interview, hero, learning Chinese vocabulary Links We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode. Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841) https://www.easydcchinese.com/

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Easy DC Chinese: Learn Chinese naturally through simple stories Are you a beginner Chinese learner looking for the perfect listening practice? Easy DC Chinese is here to help. Hosted by Darren and Crystal, our podcast delivers high-quality, comprehensible input to boost your listening skills naturally. We tell original stories using slow, simple Chinese, making it easy to follow along and absorb the language. Each episode focuses on a set of key words and is supported by a free accompanying PDF from Easydcchinese.com, which includes: Gap-fill exercises The complete Chinese story Line-by-line translations with Pinyin Comprehension questions Grammar breakdowns Start your journey to better listening comprehension with Easy DC Chinese! Follow us on Instagram: easydcchinese

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  • Creator
    Darren George and Crystal Ji
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Darren George and Crystal Ji
  • Show Website
    Easy DC Chinese