Beginner Chinese Conversations

A series of beginner-friendly comprehensible input videos focusing on practical conversations.

20 videos · Total duration: 03:22:02

Episode 1

Beginner

Episode 1The video talks about how to greet and say goodbye in various scenarios in Chinese, depending on the level of familiarity and formality. It emphasizes the importance of showing respect and proper etiquette when addressing others through greetings and farewells.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 2

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Episode 2The video discusses how to express gratitude, ask about objects, and inquire about what others are doing. It shows scenarios where a girl thanks a boy for a gift, asks about an object, and inquires about what someone is doing.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 3

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Episode 3The video discusses basic expressions in Chinese for asking questions, sharing victories, and accepting invitations. It includes scenarios where individuals ask for clarification, congratulate each other, and extend invitations, emphasizing common phrases used in these situations.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 4

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Episode 4The video discusses basic communication and expressions in daily life, such as apologizing, agreeing, disagreeing, and asking for clarification in Chinese. The examples given include apologizing for bumping into someone, agreeing with someone's opinion, preventing someone from entering a place, and asking someone to repeat what they said if it was not understood.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 5

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Episode 5The video demonstrates various ways to get someone's attention, such as greeting someone by their name, asking for help politely, and answering phone calls with proper etiquette. It also shows how to express gratitude and be polite in everyday interactions.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 6

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Episode 6This video discusses different scenarios where individuals express their likes and dislikes through actions and gestures, such as eating watermelon, cooking, and washing dishes. It emphasizes cultural gestures in China for expressing preferences, such as using hand gestures for liking something and shaking hands to convey dislike.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 7

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Episode 7The video discusses two scenarios: one where the food is tasty and the other where it is not. Through gestures and interactions, the characters show whether they like or dislike the food, ending with a simple expression for "wait a moment."Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 8

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Episode 8The video describes scenarios involving different expressions and actions of people in daily situations like playing soccer, eating fruits, and offering a seat. It also teaches simple Mandarin expressions for interactions, emphasizing gestures and cultural practices in China.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 9

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Episode 9The video shows different scenarios involving people interacting in Chinese daily life. From shopping for bags, discussing health insurance and medical assistance, to teaching a child how to sew a button, the video highlights various cultural and practical aspects of Chinese society and communication.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 10

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Episode 10The video showcases different series, including a fruit stand, expressing discomfort, and comparing objects like flowers for height and size. It also teaches expressions for buying fruits and seeking medical help in Chinese.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 11

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Episode 11The video demonstrates basic expressions in Chinese, covering topics such as describing prices, expressing heat, and receiving gifts. It teaches viewers how to differentiate between cheap and expensive items, express feeling hot, and show appreciation for gifts received.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 12

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Episode 12The video covers basic expressions in Chinese, including making plans to eat together, asking for help with drawing, and politely declining requests such as washing dishes. The conversation examples demonstrate interactions between couples, referring to each other as "husband" and "wife."Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 13

Beginner

Episode 13The video discusses basic expressions used in daily life, such as expressing happiness, giving commands, changing plans, and reacting angrily. It covers scenarios like riding a roller coaster, making dinner plans, going through security checks, and dealing with unexpected situations like a car tire bursting or a dog biting a shoe.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 14

Beginner

Episode 14The video introduces basic daily expressions in Chinese, covering scenarios like being late for a date, asking for directions, and dealing with a barking dog. It demonstrates common phrases and actions used in these situations, providing language learners with useful communication tools.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 15

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Episode 15The video discusses four different scenarios, including a debate between two girls on how to make their brains smarter, a conversation between a girl and a boy about fashion, a situation where a person on their phone almost gets hit by a car, and a man thinking about hamburgers when he's hungry. It emphasizes the importance of reading books, being attentive on the road, and satisfying hunger.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 16

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Episode 16The video discusses common daily expressions in Mandarin Chinese, such as greeting guests, visiting friends, and expressing feelings like tiredness and sleepiness. It emphasizes the importance of politeness, respect, and persistence in communication and social interactions.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 17

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Episode 17In this video, basic expressions are taught through different scenarios such as feeling thirsty, hot, sad, or asking for directions. The importance of comforting others in times of distress is also emphasized, with tips on how to address different situations.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 18

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Episode 18The video discusses common expressions used in daily life, such as calming someone down, adjusting the air conditioning, explaining tools like a hammer and nail, and identifying family members in a photo. It emphasizes the importance of staying calm, communicating discomfort, and considering actions before reacting impulsively.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 19

Beginner

Episode 19The video teaches basic expressions in daily conversations, covering scenarios like making appointments, giving work tasks, consoling someone, and saying goodbye when seeing someone off. The importance of showing respect and understanding in communication is emphasized throughout the examples.Comprehensible Mandarin

Episode 20

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Episode 20The video discusses basic expressions used in daily communication and interactions. It covers scenarios such as a boy remembering his deceased cat, a child asking for math help, a boy kicking a dog, and a boy lying about breaking a vase, emphasizing the importance of honesty and appropriate behavior.Comprehensible Mandarin