Beginner Chinese Videos to Boost Your Listening and Vocabulary

Improve your Chinese listening skills with beginner-level comprehensible input videos.

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Grace’s disaster dates
19:03

Beginner

Grace’s disaster dates

In this hilarious comprehensible input video, Keren tells the story of Grace and some of the men she met on dates.

In this hilarious comprehensible input video, Keren tells the story of Grace and some of the men she met on dates.

Unconventional Chinese

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Is Bali boring?
14:51

Beginner

Is Bali boring?

In this video, the speakers discuss their differing opinions on Bali. The speaker does not like the food, traffic, and tourist-oriented atmosphere, while the other speaker enjoys the friendly locals, relaxing vibe, and coconut water in Bali. Ultimately, they encourage everyone to visit Bali and form their own opinions based on personal experiences.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Fox and Goat
07:42

Beginner

Fox and Goat

The video tells a story about a fox tricking a goat into a well, leaving the goat trapped at the bottom while the fox escapes. The story is presented in both a simple and more elaborate version, showcasing different levels of Chinese language proficiency.

EazyMandarin

Why I lived in Syria for a year
07:35

Beginner

Why I lived in Syria for a year

The video is about a Taiwanese woman, Sika, sharing her experience of studying Arabic in Syria. Despite facing challenges with understanding the local dialect, she enjoyed the friendly hospitality, affordable fruits, and beautiful weather in Syria, making her nostalgic to return someday.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

A wild weather adventure
15:04

Beginner

A wild weather adventure

The video discusses the weather in different cities around the world with the character Xiao Ming. Xiao Ming travels to Beijing, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Sydney, experiencing varying temperatures and weather conditions. It highlights Xiao Ming's preferences for different types of weather and invites viewers to share their own weather experiences.

Xiaogua Chinese

Father and son pt2
12:43

Beginner

Father and son pt2

The video is about a father and son story where two kids get into a fight and their fathers end up arguing as well, but in the end, the kids reconcile and play together, showing that children's fights are small matters that can be easily forgiven, unlike adults who tend to take things more seriously.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Spitting in China should be illegal
08:13

Beginner

Spitting in China should be illegal

The video is about a person's trip to China where they had a good time with family and friends and enjoyed delicious Chinese cuisine. However, they were shocked and uncomfortable when they witnessed a man spitting on a plane, highlighting cultural differences between countries.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

The best ways to get around: Our transportation tales
08:37

Beginner

The best ways to get around: Our transportation tales

The video discusses different modes of transportation people use to go to the supermarket, such as walking, driving, taking the bus, and riding a bicycle. It also mentions a student from the Netherlands who loves cycling and how she plans to travel to Scotland by plane because it's too far to cycle.

Xiaogua Chinese

Dafu's sleep secrets: Early riser or night owl?
06:53

Beginner

Dafu's sleep secrets: Early riser or night owl?

This video is a humorous story about a daughter named Dafu who wakes up early but sleeps late, leaving her parent puzzled. Despite her strange sleeping habits, Dafu goes to bed early one night, much to the parent's surprise.

Xiaogua Chinese

Daily life sounds
16:55

Beginner

Daily life sounds

The video explores nine common sounds we hear in our daily lives, such as car horns, water pouring, phone ringing, doorbells, and more. Annie hopes to help viewers better understand and enjoy learning Chinese by recognizing and discussing these sounds.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

I never skip any of these during Spring Festival | My ritual list
11:46

Beginner

I never skip any of these during Spring Festival | My ritual list

The video discusses the six most important things Chinese people do during the Spring Festival, including cleaning, eating a reunion dinner, playing "red envelope" games, watching the Spring Festival Gala, pasting couplets and paper-cuts on windows, and offering New Year greetings. The speaker shares personal experiences and traditions while providing cultural insights into these festive customs.

Xiaogua Chinese

Stories

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Fox and Goat
07:42

Beginner

Fox and Goat

The video tells a story about a fox tricking a goat into a well, leaving the goat trapped at the bottom while the fox escapes. The story is presented in both a simple and more elaborate version, showcasing different levels of Chinese language proficiency.

EazyMandarin

Dafu's sleep secrets: Early riser or night owl?
06:53

Beginner

Dafu's sleep secrets: Early riser or night owl?

This video is a humorous story about a daughter named Dafu who wakes up early but sleeps late, leaving her parent puzzled. Despite her strange sleeping habits, Dafu goes to bed early one night, much to the parent's surprise.

Xiaogua Chinese

Andrew's shocking road rage story - The BMW stalker
15:02

Beginner

Andrew's shocking road rage story - The BMW stalker

Unconventional Chinese

Grace’s disaster dates
19:03

Beginner

Grace’s disaster dates

In this hilarious comprehensible input video, Keren tells the story of Grace and some of the men she met on dates.

Unconventional Chinese

Bald Jake’s Fatal day Story
10:33

Beginner

Bald Jake’s Fatal day Story

Unconventional Chinese

Chinese culture and society

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Spitting in China should be illegal
08:13

Beginner

Spitting in China should be illegal

The video is about a person's trip to China where they had a good time with family and friends and enjoyed delicious Chinese cuisine. However, they were shocked and uncomfortable when they witnessed a man spitting on a plane, highlighting cultural differences between countries.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

I never skip any of these during Spring Festival | My ritual list
11:46

Beginner

I never skip any of these during Spring Festival | My ritual list

The video discusses the six most important things Chinese people do during the Spring Festival, including cleaning, eating a reunion dinner, playing "red envelope" games, watching the Spring Festival Gala, pasting couplets and paper-cuts on windows, and offering New Year greetings. The speaker shares personal experiences and traditions while providing cultural insights into these festive customs.

Xiaogua Chinese

Beijing in 1979
11:08

Beginner

Beijing in 1979

The video shows three interesting photos of Beijing from 1979, depicting people queuing to buy things, riding the subway, and posing at Tiananmen Square. It highlights the unique clothing and lifestyle of people in Beijing during that time.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Personal experiences

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Why I lived in Syria for a year
07:35

Beginner

Why I lived in Syria for a year

The video is about a Taiwanese woman, Sika, sharing her experience of studying Arabic in Syria. Despite facing challenges with understanding the local dialect, she enjoyed the friendly hospitality, affordable fruits, and beautiful weather in Syria, making her nostalgic to return someday.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Real life stories

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The bad boy is in prison now
06:12

Beginner

The bad boy is in prison now

The video discusses the speaker's difficult experience in elementary school with a troublesome desk mate who eventually ended up in prison. Despite the challenges, the speaker found happiness in later grades with better desk mates and reflects on the ups and downs of their elementary school experience.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

How I fell in love with cheese
07:23

Beginner

How I fell in love with cheese

The video discusses the speaker's evolving taste for cheese, from initially disliking it to now loving various types, such as Cheddar. They also mention their appreciation for unique Chinese foods like century egg and tofu, comparing them to cheese and encouraging viewers to try them.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Coffee + Soybean
07:43

Beginner

Coffee + Soybean

The video is about a person's experience making soy milk for the first time to add to coffee, following advice from a Greek student. The person talks about their morning routine, including meditating, and ends with trying the soy milk in coffee and finding it okay but a bit bitter.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

What Daily Things Are Necessary to Meet a Friend?
12:11

Beginner

What Daily Things Are Necessary to Meet a Friend?

The video shows Amber getting ready to go out to a restaurant to meet a friend. She packs a small bag with essentials like lip balm, hand cream, headphones, and a book to read on the subway. Summary: Amber prepares to meet a friend at a restaurant, packing essentials like lip balm, hand cream, headphones, and a book for her subway ride.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

The Nightmare😨 Chinese
05:00

Beginner

The Nightmare😨 Chinese

The speaker shares a story about a nightmare they had while sleeping, where they were unable to scream. The nightmare may have been caused by stress and pressure they were feeling in their daily life.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Only Me Find It Magical?
02:32

Beginner

Only Me Find It Magical?

Amber shows the contents of her bag. Her bag can be used as a backpack and a shopping bag with wheels, making it convenient for carrying items. It can be easily folded into a small bag for easy storage when not in use.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Go to the airport
31:30

Beginner

Go to the airport

Crazie Laoshi

Chinese Story 3: A story about friendship
09:49

Beginner

Chinese Story 3: A story about friendship

The video follows a story of friendship and misunderstanding between characters, involving a dinner invitation to a restaurant, confusion about relationships, and family dynamics.

Speak Your Chinese

Making Salad
16:16

Beginner

Making Salad

In this video Amber shows how to make salad.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Speaking Chinese After A Month
08:08

Beginner

Speaking Chinese After A Month

The video features a conversation between two individuals, one from the United States and the other from Australia, discussing language learning and their preferences for different cities. The American individual is learning Chinese to communicate with his girlfriend's parents, who only speak Chinese, while also discussing fitness and their views on different places like Canberra and Washington D.C.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

I received a weird phone call Student story
05:30

Beginner

I received a weird phone call Student story

A man calls looking for a Chinese teacher for his child, but also asks for a lot of homework and haircut assistance. The teacher finds it odd and wonders if the man is actually looking for a teacher or a mother figure for his child.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

I like to do...
04:29

Beginner

I like to do...

Acquire Mandarin

My hobbies: karaoke singing, playing piano, reading and yoga
07:19

Beginner

My hobbies: karaoke singing, playing piano, reading and yoga

The video is about the speaker talking about their hobbies, which include singing, playing the piano, practicing yoga, and reading books. They used to go to KTV to sing every week but now they're in Australia where their friends don't like going to KTV.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

My daily routine | Napping in China
12:28

Beginner

My daily routine | Napping in China

The video is about a person's daily routine, from waking up to going to sleep. They work as a teacher, study Spanish, play the piano, cook Chinese food for dinner, and take a nap in the afternoon.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Weekly routine | workout
03:53

Beginner

Weekly routine | workout

The speaker talks about their weekly routine, including doing yoga, teaching Chinese, and not being able to sleep because their boyfriend doesn't like it. Despite wanting to sleep, they continue teaching Chinese on Sunday instead of doing yoga.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Daily life

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Daily life sounds
16:55

Beginner

Daily life sounds

The video explores nine common sounds we hear in our daily lives, such as car horns, water pouring, phone ringing, doorbells, and more. Annie hopes to help viewers better understand and enjoy learning Chinese by recognizing and discussing these sounds.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Learning Chinese

Dreaming Chinese?
03:32

Beginner

Dreaming Chinese?

This video is about learning Chinese language through simple and fun interactions. The speaker emphasizes the importance of listening and speaking to improve Chinese proficiency, and encourages setting a goal of 300 hours of practice for success.

CommonsenseChinese

Learning to speak beginner Chinese as a 5-year-old
11:01

Beginner

Learning to speak beginner Chinese as a 5-year-old

In this video, a father and son discuss various aspects of astronomy, including planets, space travel, and the future of humanity in space. The conversation touches on topics such as the potential colonization of Mars, the age of the sun, and the possibility of human civilization exploring other star systems in the distant future.

EazyMandarin

HSK1 vocabulary with pictures & sentences
31:09

Beginner

HSK1 vocabulary with pictures & sentences

In this video, Li Can introduces a new project to teach all 5,000 HSK vocabulary words from levels 1 to 6 using an efficient method that combines word lists with sound, images, and descriptive sentences. His unique approach helps learners recall both words and full sentences by linking them to pictures for better understanding and memorization.

EazyMandarin

Grammar, Vocabulary and Expressions

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How to learn Chinese from zero
14:56

Beginner

How to learn Chinese from zero

The video provides a method backed by research to help learners progress in Chinese fluency by using comprehensible input, structured guidelines, and a vocabulary-building app. The method focuses on listening, reading, speaking, and writing in Chinese to help learners achieve basic fluency more effectively than traditional methods.

Crazie Laoshi

Exploring Chinese idiom: Blind Men and the Elephant
13:40

Beginner

Exploring Chinese idiom: Blind Men and the Elephant

The video is about a story of blind men trying to describe an elephant based on what they can feel, leading to disagreements. The narrator also presents a game where viewers find differences in two images while emphasizing the importance of seeing the whole picture.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

How to use "的时候" in Chinese
08:04

Beginner

How to use "的时候" in Chinese

The speaker shares their life story, starting from living in a village with their family, then moving to a town and eventually a big city for education and work. They reflect on how each step took them further away from home, asking if others have experienced the same.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Daily routine
08:19

Beginner

Daily routine

The video features Annie discussing her morning routine, including her breakfast choices and transportation difficulties. She ultimately decides to have yogurt and cereal for breakfast due to a lack of eggs, and struggles to find a taxi or bike to get around in the hot weather.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

30 Must-Know Antonyms
04:13

Beginner

30 Must-Know Antonyms

In this video, the speaker teaches 30 pairs of antonyms in Mandarin, such as big and small, black and white. The video provides a basic introduction to each pair of antonyms, helping viewers to understand and learn them better.

Acquire Mandarin

Learn Positional Words in Context
31:23

Beginner

Learn Positional Words in Context

Crazie Laoshi

How do we say later in Chinese
02:20

Beginner

How do we say later in Chinese

Acquire Mandarin

"没有 vs 不 Avoid this common mistake
03:27

Beginner

"没有 vs 不 Avoid this common mistake

Unconventional Chinese

Tongue Twisters
04:17

Beginner

Tongue Twisters

Crazie Laoshi

20 Mandarin Expressions
10:19

Beginner

20 Mandarin Expressions

The video provides a lesson on basic Chinese phrases and expressions for communication, emphasizing the importance of asking questions, seeking clarification, and practicing frequently. It encourages learners to use the phrases in daily conversations to improve language skills.

Crazie Laoshi

Is it A or B?
04:27

Beginner

Is it A or B?

Crazie Laoshi

Basic uses of 的, 地, 得
08:19

Beginner

Basic uses of 的, 地, 得

Unconventional Chinese

How to use 买
05:37

Beginner

How to use 买

Unconventional Chinese

How to use 让
06:50

Beginner

How to use 让

Unconventional Chinese

How to use 像
05:09

Beginner

How to use 像

Unconventional Chinese

How to use 搬
05:47

Beginner

How to use 搬

Unconventional Chinese

Most practical way to distinguish 二 and 两
17:37

Beginner

Most practical way to distinguish 二 and 两

Unconventional Chinese

How to memorize Chinese Vocab
19:18

Beginner

How to memorize Chinese Vocab

Unconventional Chinese

How to improve my Chinese pronunciation?
10:00

Beginner

How to improve my Chinese pronunciation?

Hit Chinese

To go, to leave, to return
43:35

Beginner

To go, to leave, to return

Hit Chinese

Guessing game

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Guess my favorite cartoon
06:03

Beginner

Guess my favorite cartoon

The video discusses the speaker's dislike for most animated shows and their preference for a specific animated series called Paddington, featuring a polite bear who speaks English and enjoys eating marmalade sandwiches. The speaker finds the character endearing and expresses a desire to visit England because of it.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Spot the difference
13:38

Beginner

Spot the difference

The video is about learning Chinese vocabulary related to a news studio setting by playing a game of spot the difference between two images. The images depict hosts, cameramen, and the studio setup, teaching viewers new words in a fun and engaging way.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Spot the differences
14:55

Beginner

Spot the differences

Annie plays the spot the difference game with viewers, showing two sets of images and identifying the differences between them in Mandarin Chinese. Viewers are encouraged to participate and share their observations in the comments, with Annie promising more interactive language learning videos in the future.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Quizzes about China, Japan and Korea
13:38

Beginner

Quizzes about China, Japan and Korea

The video is a test to see if viewers can distinguish between Chinese, Korean, and Japanese food, celebrities, landmarks, traditional clothing, and languages. The host provides images and audio clips to quiz the viewers and shares interesting facts about each culture.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Spotting Differences pt2
11:26

Beginner

Spotting Differences pt2

Annie teaches Chinese through a game of finding the differences in pictures, pointing out seven variations between two images, from a sleeping dog to different time on a clock. Join her to learn new vocabulary and grammar while having fun!

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Most searched playground pt2
12:26

Beginner

Most searched playground pt2

The video is about playing a game where the viewers have to identify 25 popular people, places, or things in a photo that have been widely searched on Google. The host, Annie, guides the audience through the game and shares information about each item, such as Jordan sneakers, mermaids, Spiderman, pizza, and the Eiffel Tower.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Most searched playground pt1
16:20

Beginner

Most searched playground pt1

The video is a Chinese learning game where the host, Annie, shows a picture with 25 popular people, places, or things to find on Google, such as Taylor Swift, the Beatles, Einstein, Barbie, and Minecraft. Players learn Chinese vocabulary while searching for the items in the image.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Spotting Differences Part1
08:15

Beginner

Spotting Differences Part1

Annie introduces a game called "Spot the Difference" where viewers have to find the discrepancies between two pictures. It's a fun way to learn Chinese while playing.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

What is in my basket?
07:41

Beginner

What is in my basket?

The video is about playing a guessing game where the speaker presents five different items in a basket for the viewers to guess. The items include a lemon, ginger, honey, an earring, and toothpaste, each described in detail to help viewers identify them.

Acquire Mandarin

Fun guessing challenge
08:08

Beginner

Fun guessing challenge

The video is a game where the host presents five items in a basket for viewers to guess. The items include a banana, sunglasses, a passport, a coin, and lip balm, each with a description of its significance or use.

Acquire Mandarin

Fun guessing challenge for beginners
09:01

Beginner

Fun guessing challenge for beginners

The video is a guessing game where the speaker describes items in a basket made of cloth, including perfume, hair ties, keys, pens, candles, and headphones, and asks the viewers to guess what they are. The items are essential in daily life and serve different purposes, from personal hygiene to communication and relaxation.

Acquire Mandarin

True or False? 8 facts about Giant Pandas
09:20

Beginner

True or False? 8 facts about Giant Pandas

In this video, Poona talks about eight interesting facts about giant pandas, including their diet, lifespan, and international ownership. Poona also discusses how some countries borrow giant pandas from China and the rules surrounding the pandas' offspring.

Acquire Mandarin

Animal Quiz
08:30

Beginner

Animal Quiz

The video is a Mandarin language learning session where the instructor, Poona, plays a game with the audience to guess different animals based on descriptions in Chinese. The game involves identifying animals like sloths, elephants, bees, zebras, hippos, and owls.

Acquire Mandarin

Guess the movie
10:05

Beginner

Guess the movie

In this video, the host describes four movies for viewers to guess. The movies include stories about a boy befriending an alien, a pianist on a ship, a man discovering his life is a lie, and two boys from different paths becoming a photographer and a dangerous criminal.

Acquire Mandarin

Guess the Weird Cat
08:07

Beginner

Guess the Weird Cat

The video introduces a cat with five characteristics, such as being fat, blue in color, and having a pocket with lots of things in it. It turns out that the cat is actually Doraemon, a popular and beloved character in China, known for being blue, chubby, earless, and having a magical pocket.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Play spot the differences with me
07:07

Beginner

Play spot the differences with me

Acquire Mandarin

Exploring China

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The biggest hotpot shop in the world
08:46

Beginner

The biggest hotpot shop in the world

The video discusses the largest hot pot restaurant in China located in Chongqing, known as Pitaya Garden. It is a massive restaurant situated on a mountain with stunning night views, fresh food, and fun activities for children, offering a unique dining experience for around 6,000 people at once.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

8 things to do on Xi’an City Wall
02:52

Beginner

8 things to do on Xi’an City Wall

The video is a guide to various activities one can do on the Xi'an city wall in China, such as walking, cycling, and role-playing as a soldier. It also highlights the importance of taking breaks and enjoying the scenic views while exploring the historical site.

EazyMandarin

Most spectacular newly-opened Chinese park
03:02

Beginner

Most spectacular newly-opened Chinese park

In this vlog, Li Can and his family visit a newly opened park in their district, bringing along a kid’s bicycle, scooter, and flying toy. Despite the cloudy weather, they enjoy the beautiful flowers, peaceful lake, and cooler temperature, making for a fun and memorable outing.

EazyMandarin

Chinese food

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Chinese style Tableware
06:01

Beginner

Chinese style Tableware

The video introduces various Chinese tableware, such as bowls, plates, and utensils used for eating rice, noodles, and soup. It explains the differences between them and their specific uses, like using deeper plates for dishes with soup and flatter utensils for eating rice.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Can You Do This?
04:16

Beginner

Can You Do This?

The video shows someone making pancakes from scratch, rolling out the dough and cooking it on a pan. Despite some uneven thickness and shape, the end result is a tasty-looking pancake ready to be eaten.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Travelling abroad

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Is Bali boring?
14:51

Beginner

Is Bali boring?

In this video, the speakers discuss their differing opinions on Bali. The speaker does not like the food, traffic, and tourist-oriented atmosphere, while the other speaker enjoys the friendly locals, relaxing vibe, and coconut water in Bali. Ultimately, they encourage everyone to visit Bali and form their own opinions based on personal experiences.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

A wild weather adventure
15:04

Beginner

A wild weather adventure

The video discusses the weather in different cities around the world with the character Xiao Ming. Xiao Ming travels to Beijing, Los Angeles, Moscow, and Sydney, experiencing varying temperatures and weather conditions. It highlights Xiao Ming's preferences for different types of weather and invites viewers to share their own weather experiences.

Xiaogua Chinese

My top 1 country for visiting
06:14

Beginner

My top 1 country for visiting

In this video, the speaker shares her love for India, a country she has visited multiple times and found incredibly fascinating. She describes the diverse culture, landscapes, and experiences that make India her favorite destination, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own travel experiences and favorite countries.

Acquire Mandarin

A green onion cream cheese bagel
09:19

Beginner

A green onion cream cheese bagel

In this video, the speaker shares their experience of eating a bagel filled with green onions and cream cheese while visiting a bagel shop in Croatia. They delve into the variety of flavors offered at the bagel shop, including both sweet and savory options, and differentiate between types of bagels and ingredients, such as Italian-style sausages and different types of cream cheese.

Jiayun Mandarin

I wish GOD knows how much I love EATALY
14:29

Beginner

I wish GOD knows how much I love EATALY

The video shares the travel experiences of the speaker, including photos taken in Chefchaouen, Morocco and Rome, Italy. She discusses the unique sights and experiences encountered during her journeys, encouraging viewers to like, comment, and subscribe for more content.

Speak Your Chinese

Tips and advices

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The best ways to get around: Our transportation tales
08:37

Beginner

The best ways to get around: Our transportation tales

The video discusses different modes of transportation people use to go to the supermarket, such as walking, driving, taking the bus, and riding a bicycle. It also mentions a student from the Netherlands who loves cycling and how she plans to travel to Scotland by plane because it's too far to cycle.

Xiaogua Chinese

Amazing plants
06:40

Beginner

Amazing plants

The video is about special flowers such as Wind and Rain Flower (风雨花) and Purple Jasmine (紫茉莉) that can tell you the weather based on their blooming patterns. These flowers prefer hot and humid weather, so when they bloom, it may indicate that it is going to rain. Remember to bring an umbrella when you see them blooming!

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

9 tips for better sleep: Guide to healthy sleep habits
10:19

Beginner

9 tips for better sleep: Guide to healthy sleep habits

In this video, Annie provides nine tips to help improve sleep quality, such as avoiding screens before bed, listening to calming music, soaking your feet in hot water, and practicing breathing exercises. She also suggests listening to her Chinese learning stories to relax before sleep.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

A new way to learn Chinese
02:43

Beginner

A new way to learn Chinese

Acquire Mandarin

How to type Chinese characters fast?
13:37

Beginner

How to type Chinese characters fast?

Learn how to type Chinese characters quickly and easily on your computer and phone by following simple steps to add the Chinese keyboard and input method. Practice typing common phrases, names, and even use handwriting recognition to improve your Chinese language skills.

Crazie Laoshi

Funny stories

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Father and son pt2
12:43

Beginner

Father and son pt2

The video is about a father and son story where two kids get into a fight and their fathers end up arguing as well, but in the end, the kids reconcile and play together, showing that children's fights are small matters that can be easily forgiven, unlike adults who tend to take things more seriously.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Quit drinking
06:19

Beginner

Quit drinking

Annie shares a joke about a man in a bar who used to drink three bottles of beer but only ordered two, surprising the bartender. It turns out he quit drinking, bringing a smile to listeners' faces and sharing a message of finding happiness in small moments.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

3 friends
06:55

Beginner

3 friends

Three friends only have one key and have to climb 17 floors when the elevator breaks down, sharing unlucky stories along the way. Despite their misfortunes, they find humor in the situation and bond over their shared experiences.

Story learning Chinese with Annie

Quit drinking
06:56

Beginner

Quit drinking

Story learning Chinese with Annie

What does Xi Jinping like to do on his own time
03:52

Beginner

What does Xi Jinping like to do on his own time

The video gives a playful insight into the hobbies and interests of Xi Jinping, referring to him affectionately as "Xi dada" and discussing his love for reading, TV series, movies, swimming, sports, and travel. The narrator also praises YouTube for allowing freedom of expression.

Acquire Mandarin

The burger story
02:47

Beginner

The burger story

The video is about a person named Bao who is very hungry and insists on eating 10 hamburgers, despite being told it is too much. Eventually, he eats one hamburger and says he is no longer hungry, showing that he may have felt he was overweight.

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

One million cats
07:20

Beginner

One million cats

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

The shopaholic cat
06:31

Beginner

The shopaholic cat

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

A big tip
05:06

Beginner

A big tip

Lazy Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Book reading

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Pepper & Carrot Chinese Series E3
11:52

Beginner

Pepper & Carrot Chinese Series E3

In this video, the characters, Pepper and Radish, go to the market to buy ingredients for a competition. They prepare a potion with the ingredients they find and get ready for the competition the next day.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Pepper & Carrot Chinese E2
11:07

Beginner

Pepper & Carrot Chinese E2

The video is about a story involving chili and radish characters, where they experiment with colorful potions that turn out to be bath bubbles instead of drinking elixirs. It ends with a humorous twist as the characters react to the unexpected outcome.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Pepper & Carrot E1
25:48

Beginner

Pepper & Carrot E1

The video introduces a new story about a girl named Pepper and her cat named Radish, who make a magical flying potion together. The story is full of whimsical elements, humor, and illustrations created by the author David, who invites viewers to explore more on his website www.peppercarrot.com.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

Chinese Books
04:28

Beginner

Chinese Books

The video introduces three great websites for reading Chinese books, including Mandarin Companion and Rainbow Bridge series, which offer books at different levels with stories related to Chinese culture and history. The video also recommends using audio files from these websites for listening practice while reading the books.

Blabla Chinese - Comprehensible Input

The little world of Liz Climo
06:51

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The little world of Liz Climo

In this video, Poona shares a cute and funny comic book called "你今天真好看" by American cartoonist Liz Climo. The comic features adorable illustrations and humorous dialogues between animals, showcasing funny scenarios like an elephant forgetting things and a bear being indecisive about food choices.

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The Red Book
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The Red Book

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Top 5 free Chinese reading websites reviewed, beginner to intermediate, simplified or traditional
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Top 5 free Chinese reading websites reviewed, beginner to intermediate, simplified or traditional

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Best Chinese readers for beginners, 30 books reviewed
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Best Chinese readers for beginners, 30 books reviewed

No good books to read? Check those 7 authors and read Chinese for fun.

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Classic stories

Gong Mingyi
15:56

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Gong Mingyi

The video is about a man named Gong Mingyi who lived in ancient times and loved playing the qin. He tries to play the qin for a cow in the countryside, but realizes that sometimes it's not worth communicating with someone who doesn't understand or appreciate you, using the metaphor of "playing the qin for a cow."

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
08:00

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The video is about a very hungry caterpillar that eats a variety of fruits and foods each day until it becomes a beautiful butterfly. It emphasizes the importance of eating healthy and not overeating to avoid stomach pains and obesity.

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The long nose story
05:49

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The long nose story

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Spear and Shield
03:27

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Spear and Shield

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Relationships

A breakup story
09:51

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A breakup story

The video shares the experience of visiting the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia, where the presenter explores various real-life stories of breakups. The video highlights emotional narratives and objects that symbolize past relationships, offering viewers insight into the complexities of human emotions and the concept of loss, while encouraging them to learn relevant vocabulary about relationships and breakups.

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When you have an annoying friend
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When you have an annoying friend

In this video, Bamboo, Brag, and Dundun are featured. Dundun gets upset with Bamboo for being too loud, and the situation escalates with Dundun putting his bag on Bamboo's head and hitting him. In the end, Bamboo is upset and crying while the others seem happy, showing the dynamics of their friendship.

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Love Story In Cafe Series (season 2)

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Episode 1
02:57

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Episode 1

This video is about a man named QianQian who meets a coffee shop owner named YiYi and helps improve her business by drinking a lot of coffee. Eventually, QianQian decides to learn English and meets Lucy online, who teaches him English and they become a couple.

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Episode 2
06:17

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Episode 2

The video is about Lucy and Qian Qian living together in China. Qian Qian often asks Lucy to wait for him while he goes to the bathroom, but one day a male colleague asks Lucy to video call him when she goes to the bathroom, which Lucy finds bizarre and inappropriate.

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Episode 3
07:02

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Episode 3

The video depicts a funny misunderstanding between Lucy and her colleague Qian Qian, where Qian Qian mistakenly believes Lucy is cheating on him. This confusion arises when Lucy innocently chats with a male colleague in the bathroom and laughs loudly, prompting Qian Qian to feel jealous and suspect infidelity.

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Episode 5
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Episode 5

This video is about Lucy who constantly says "whatever" to everything, which eventually leads to misunderstandings with her boyfriend, Qianqian. Despite their miscommunication, Lucy and Qianqian reconcile in the end.

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Episode 5
07:24

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Episode 5

In this video, Lucy misunderstands her partner Qianqian, leading to a series of miscommunications. Despite Qianqian's genuine concern, Lucy misinterprets the situation and feels even more upset, highlighting the importance of clear communication in relationships.

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Episode 6
08:32

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Episode 6

The video is about a man named Qian Qian who becomes heartbroken after breaking up with Lucy. As a result, he neglects personal hygiene, becomes sedentary, and develops a beer belly. Despite drinking 8 bottles of beer daily, he does not have to use the restroom like most people.

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Episode 7
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Episode 7

After breaking up with Lucy, Qian Qian goes through a period of sadness, drinking 8 bottles of beer every day and crying. However, he eventually decides to take a break from crying and relax.

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Episode 8
10:35

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Episode 8

The video is about a man named Qian Qian who goes to a bar to drink beer after a breakup with Lucy. He sits in the bar's prime spot and orders 8 bottles of beer, but misunderstandings and miscommunications lead to comedic situations.

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Episode 9
10:36

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Episode 9

The video is a funny story about misunderstandings and miscommunications between Lucy and Qianqian, leading to their breakup. Qianqian's reaction to the breakup involves drinking a lot of beer and crying, but eventually, he finds a surprising encounter that brings him a moment of happiness.

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My Teacher is a Martian

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04:29

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Episode 1

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Episode 2

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Episode 3
03:44

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Episode 3

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Episode 4
03:37

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Episode 4

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Episode 5
02:51

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Episode 5

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Episode 6
04:34

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Episode 6

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Episode 7
03:17

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Episode 7

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Episode 8
03:47

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Episode 8

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Episode 9-10
05:43

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Episode 9-10

The video is about a teacher named 车老师 (Teacher Che) leaving and being replaced by a new teacher named 水老师 (Teacher Shui), who, like Teacher Che, is interested in stars and Mars. Despite initial skepticism, the students eventually come to accept and appreciate Teacher Shui's similarities to Teacher Che.

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Jin Xing, the bravest girl in China

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E1: Who Is Jin Xing?
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E1: Who Is Jin Xing?

In this video, Amber talks about a photo of a dance group called "Shanghai Venus Dance Troupe" led by Venus, who is also a host and a mother of three. She talks about traditional Chinese clothing and expresses admiration for Venus's extensive collection of qipaos.

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E2: From "He" to "She" Chinese Series
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E2: From "He" to "She" Chinese Series

This video tells the story of Venus, who was born in 1967 as a boy but later realized he identified as a girl. After undergoing surgery to transition to a female, Venus expresses gratitude for the support of family and feels like she is living her true self at the age of 55, although she feels like she is only 27.

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E3: The Accident Chinese Series
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E3: The Accident Chinese Series

This video discusses how in 1995, Chinese singer Jin Xing underwent a 16-hour surgery that resulted in her leg being disabled. Despite the challenges, she believed in herself, worked hard at rehabilitation, and a year later, in 1996, she was able to return to the stage and continue dancing.

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E4: Live the Life
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E4: Live the Life

The video is about Venus, a Chinese dancer who founded her own dance troupe despite facing difficulties. She later became a well-known TV host who fearlessly speaks the truth about Chinese celebrities on her show "Venus Show".

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E5: Met the One Chinese Series
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E5: Met the One Chinese Series

The video is about a meeting between two individuals, Jin Xing and Hans, on a flight from Paris to Shanghai. Jin Xing, a single mother of three who is also a dancer, strikes up a conversation with Hans who is impressed by her independence. They exchange numbers, and the video ends with the question of whether or not Hans will call Jin Xing.

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E6: Are You Sure? ❤️
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E6: Are You Sure? ❤️

In this video, Hans called Venus to ask her out for coffee, but she explained that she was busy taking care of her three adopted children. After considering their unique circumstances, they decided to continue seeing each other and eventually started dating, forming a happy family of five.

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E7: Normal Life Chinese Series
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E7: Normal Life Chinese Series

The video discusses the life of a celebrity, Jin Xing, and her husband Hans, who have adopted three children. It shows the balance between Jin Xing's busy work schedule and her prioritization of her children, emphasizing the importance of family over career success.

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Father and Son Series

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Episode 1
05:29

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Episode 1

The video shows a family having dinner together, with the son being engrossed in a book and the father getting distracted while reading it. The mother eventually prompts the son to check on his father, who is found sitting on the floor with his legs propped up, fully engrossed in the book, forgetting about dinner.

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Episode 2
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Episode 2

The video shows a story where a man and his son visit a zoo and the son is surprised to see seals in the pool that resemble his father. The father ends up feeling embarrassed and angry as he realizes the resemblance between himself and the seals.

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Episode 3
05:17

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Episode 3

In this video, Poona continues the story of "Dad and Son" where the son is afraid of going to the dentist. The father tries to reassure him that it's not scary, but even the father ends up being afraid of getting a tooth extracted. The story highlights the fear and bravery involved in going to the dentist.

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Episode 4
05:23

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Episode 4

In this video, a father tries to cheer up his son during a haircut by making funny gestures, but ends up with a surprising and unintended result. The story highlights a father's attempt to bring laughter and joy to his son, with a humorous ending.

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Episode 6
05:12

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Episode 6

In this video, Poona discusses the old story of "Dad and Son" where the son appears to be sleepwalking and ends up taking candy from a green bottle. The father hesitates to wake him up as there is a sign around his neck saying "Sleepwalking patient, do not wake up to avoid danger." It leaves the audience questioning whether the son is truly sleepwalking or pretending to be.

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Episode 7
04:27

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Episode 7

The video discusses a father and son story where the father falls asleep on the couch and dreams of becoming an angel, while the son in the dream acts mischievously. When the father wakes up, he is angry to find out that the dream was true and punishes his son for his actions.

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Music

What Musical Instrument Do You Like?
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What Musical Instrument Do You Like?

The video showcases different musical instruments such as guitar, piano, and drums being played and explained by Jenro. She talks about the different types of instruments, like the guitar, piano, electronic keyboard, African drums, and ukulele, expressing his love for learning and playing various instruments.

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S1 E1 Call me, make me your safari - Xianjing Chen
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S1 E1 Call me, make me your safari - Xianjing Chen

The video features multiple segments of music interspersed with brief spoken phrases by an individual who apologizes for their voice and makes a reflective comment about change and identity. The repeated greetings at the end suggest a casual or vlog-style interaction.

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