Learn Mandarin Now Podcast

Just what do you do when you have some spare time? If you are not going out eating, instead you can go and do some exercise such as hiking or swimming—both very popular pastimes in China. So, why not invite some friends and colleagues and get together this weekend or on your next holiday? In ... Read Post

Certain colours are so much more appealing to our eyes. Quite why we like one colour more than other is very personal, but we still need to know how to talk about the variety of colours which we can see in the right context. In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To talk about the ... Read Post

Numbers are a vitally important part of everyday life; for counting money, knowing how much things are in the shops or getting someone’s phone number. Often there are many ways to express numbers depending on the context so it’s essential to know how to use them properly. In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) How ... Read Post

Hungry? But you have nothing at home which appeals… why not call and order a takeaway? First find the number, call and find out what’s available, then make your order… can you do all this in Mandarin? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) To order a takeaway meal over the phone (ii) How to ... Read Post

If you are out and about but not sure where your destination is, just how do you ask someone such as a passer-by or a shopkeeper for help? You don’t want to get lost so make sure you can ask for directions—and then understand what you are being told! In this Podcast, you will learn: ... Read Post

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

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

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

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

Sometimes it’s hard to keep a track of your possessions, especially if your mother or maid cleans or tidies your room. How do you ask where things are when you can’t seem to see them? In this Podcast, you will learn: (i) How to ask where things have been moved to (ii) To check where ... Read Post

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

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

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

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

Every day people have to buy things, maybe to eat or drink; or pay for a train or bus ticket; or choose something they wish to buy in the market. Make sure you know how to ask about prices and to select whatever it is you want to buy… you don’t want to go hungry, ... Read Post