Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 1 (Season 2)

In this episode, you’ll learn one of the most important foundations of Chinese sentence structure: where to place time words in a sentence. In Mandarin, time expressions usually come before the verb — and mastering this rule will instantly make your sentences sound more natural and correct. You’ll learn how to say things like:“I study Chinese every day.”“I went to Beijing yesterday.”“I will see you tomorrow.” We break down the simple structure:Time + Subject + Verb + Object And show you how to use common time expressions such as 今天 (today), 明天 (tomorrow), 昨天 (yesterday), 现在 (now), and 每天 (every day). What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ The basic Time + Verb sentence structure ✅ Where to place time words in HSK1-level sentences ✅ How to avoid common beginner mistakes ✅ Practical examples you can use immediately Practice Challenge:How would you say: “I drink coffee in the morning” in Chinese?Write your answer in the comments and practise building your own sentences. Mini Challenge:Create two sentences using different time words. For example:我今天学习中文。 (I study Chinese today.) 他昨天很忙。 (He was very busy yesterday.) At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

#9 日期 & 星期 (rìqī & xīngqī) | Talk About Dates & Days | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In this HSK1 episode, you’ll learn how to talk about dates and days of the week in Chinese using 日期 (rìqī) and 星期 (xīngqī). This is essential everyday Chinese, perfect for making plans, talking about schedules, and understanding basic time expressions. You’ll discover how to say the date in the correct Chinese order (year–month–day), how to ask and answer questions about the day of the week, and how Chinese uses numbers to form weekdays in a simple and logical way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ How to say and understand dates in Chinese (日期)✅ How to talk about days of the week using 星期✅ The correct word order for dates in Mandarin✅ Simple, practical examples you can use right away Fun Fact:In Chinese, weekdays are very easy to learn. Monday is 星期一 (“week day one”), Tuesday is 星期二, and so on. No special names to memorise! Question for You:How would you say in Chinese: “Today is Friday”?Write your answer in the comments and we’ll check it. Mini Challenge:Create your own sentence using 日期 or 星期. For example:今天是星期三。(Today is Wednesday.) 今天是五月十号。(Today is May 10th.) At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today! Chapters (00:00:00) - Dates in Chinese(00:01:03) - Days of the Week and Months(00:03:46) - What Day Is Today? in Chinese(00:06:52) - Learning to say today, tomorrow, and yesterday in Chinese(00:09:50) - Practice Writing in Chinese

#8 在 (zài) & 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ) | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In today’s episode, we dive into two key concepts in Mandarin: 在 (zài) and 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ). You’ll learn how to use 在 to talk about locations and actions happening right now, like “I am at home” or “She is eating.” We’ll also introduce 电话号码, showing you how to ask for and say phone numbers in Chinese, which is essential for daily conversations. We’ll cover practical examples and simple sentences, so you’ll be able to use these structures confidently in real-life situations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 在 (zài) to express location and ongoing actions ✅ How to ask for and say 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ) (phone numbers) ✅ Real-life examples you can start using right away ✅ Common mistakes with 在 and how to avoid them Fun Fact: Did you know that in China, people often say “在吗?” (Are you there?) when calling someone, similar to saying “Hello?” in English? Question for You: How would you say: “I am at the park” in Chinese? Write your answer in the comments, and we’ll help you check it! Mini Challenge: Make your own sentence using 在 (zài) or 电话号码 (diànhuà hàomǎ). For example: • 我在学校。 (“I am at school.”) • 你的电话号码是多少？ (“What is your phone number?”) Learn Chinese the smarter way At Hanyu Chinese School, you can learn Mandarin with top private tutors and access a complete online learning platform with transcripts, webinars, flashcards, and interactive tools to help you progress step by step. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, you’ll learn how to ask and answer basic personal questions in Chinese using 几口人 (how many people in your family?), 几岁 (how old for children), and 多大 (how old for adults). We’ll guide you through clear examples and simple dialogues so you can speak naturally when talking about family and age in everyday situations. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 几口人 to describe your family ✅ When to use 几岁 and when to use 多大 ✅ Easy practice sentences you can start using right away ✅ Cultural tips on how age is asked and understood in China Fun Fact: In Chinese culture, asking someone’s age is often seen as normal and friendly, especially among relatives or when getting to know someone in a family context. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, we introduce two of the most important words in Chinese: 的 (de) and 在 (zài). These are building blocks for forming simple and useful sentences from the very beginning of your Mandarin journey. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 的 (de) to show possession, like “my book” or “teacher’s classroom” ✅ How to use 在 (zài) to express location, like “at home” or “in school” ✅ Easy sentence patterns you can apply right away ✅ Practical examples for daily life and HSK1 preparation At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, we introduce three very common and useful words in Chinese: 这个 (zhège), 那个 (nàge), and 怎么 (zěnme). These are essential for asking about things, identifying objects, and asking “how” in everyday conversations. With clear explanations and examples, you’ll be ready to use them naturally. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to use 这个 (zhège) to say “this” ✅ How to use 那个 (nàge) to say “that” ✅ How to use 怎么 (zěnme) to ask “how” ✅ Practical examples to start asking about things in daily life ✅ Simple sentence patterns to build your fluency from day one. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

In this episode, we learn how to ask and answer the question 你是谁？ (Nǐ shì shéi?), which means “Who are you?” in Chinese. This is one of the most important phrases for beginners to introduce themselves and start conversations. We also explore the grammar point 也 (yě), which means “also” or “too.” With 也, you can express similarity and connect with others in your conversations. For example, “I am a teacher too” or “I also like Chinese.” What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to ask 你是谁？ (Who are you?) ✅ How to answer with 我是… (I am …) ✅ How to use 也 (yě) to say “also” or “too” ✅ Practical examples for introductions and connections in daily life ✅ Tips for sounding more natural in your first Chinese conversations. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!  

In this episode, we introduce the essential question 你是哪国人？ (Nǐ shì nǎ guó rén?), which means “Where are you from?” or “What nationality are you?” in Chinese. You’ll learn how to ask and answer about nationality using simple and practical patterns — perfect for HSK1 beginners. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to ask 你是哪国人？ to find out someone’s nationality ✅ How to answer with 我是…人 (Wǒ shì … rén) — “I am …” ✅ Common nationalities in Mandarin (中国人, 美国人, 英国人, etc.) ✅ Tips for making your first conversations in Chinese smoother.At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

Want to introduce yourself in Chinese like a native? In this second episode of our HSK1 Masterclass, you’ll learn how to ask someone’s name and say your own using essential sentence patterns like 你叫什么名字？(Nǐ jiào shénme míngzi?) and 我姓… (Wǒ xìng...). What You’ll Learn Today: ✔️ How to ask and answer “What’s your name?” ✔️ The structure of 叫 (jiào) and 姓 (xìng) ✔️ Cultural tips on when and how to use first and last names in Chinese ✔️ Bonus vocabulary for formal and casual introductions. At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

Ready to start learning Chinese from zero? In this first episode of our HSK1 Masterclass, you’ll discover how to greet people in Mandarin and introduce yourself with confidence. We’ll break down the essential pronouns 我 (wǒ) and 你 (nǐ), and teach you how to use the famous greeting 你好 (nǐ hǎo) in real situations. What You’ll Learn Today: ✔️ How to say “hello” and introduce yourself ✔️ The difference between 我 (I/me) and 你 (you) ✔️ Basic sentence structure for beginners ✔️ Cultural tips on greetings in Chinese-speaking contexts At Hanyu Chinese School, we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: Online Campus: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. Hanyu Blog: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!