Conversations

Practical conversations in Chinese for everyday situations and language use.

33 videos · Total duration: 08:50:18

Intermediate

Friendship Q&A In this video, two friends engage in a friendship test by answering questions about each other. They discuss topics such as gaming preferences, favorite activities at an amusement park, snacking habits, and more, revealing insights into their friendship over the past six years.Chinese at Dawn

Intermediate

Picking a restaurantThe video is a dialogue between two friends discussing where to go eat. They use a restaurant review app to decide and end up choosing a new Thai restaurant with a high rating, but are worried about the potential wait time on the weekend.Chinese at Dawn

Beginner

Cooking together - Chinese Mandarin dialogueThe video follows a couple's journey to cook a dish together, reminiscing about their childhood memories and struggling with the recipe's salt-sugar mix-up, resulting in a too salty meal.Better in Chinese

Beginner

Take me to a friendTwo friends discover their favorite Japanese restaurant has reopened in the city center, prompting them to make plans to go eat there. However, transportation becomes an issue, leading to some humorous attempts to secure a ride.Better in Chinese

Advanced

How to survive on a desert island?In this video, Poona and Jiaqi discuss what three items they would bring if they had to live on a deserted island for a year. They talk about bringing essential items like a knife, medication, books, and seeds for survival. They also reflect on the challenges of survival in such a situation.Acquire Mandarin

Intermediate

Household The video is a conversation between two individuals discussing household chores and how they divide the tasks between themselves and their partners. They talk about the challenges of balancing work and chores, and the different strategies they use to handle cooking and cleaning responsibilities.Better in Chinese

Beginner

Video call with a friendThe video is about a conversation between two people discussing recent job changes. One person resigned from a boring job with no room for growth and is now interviewing at two different companies, one in France and the other in China, with different testing processes. They are waiting to hear back from the interviews.Better in Chinese

Beginner

Talking about big familiesThe video is about a person's busy weekend, including going on a date with a crush, attending a family gathering, and dealing with curious relatives asking about the date.Better in Chinese

Intermediate

Practice your Chinese and have fun with us!The video features a humorous and random conversation between the creator and her friend, discussing strange questions, such as whether fish get thirsty, why sandwich bread is square but the meat is round, and how many chickens it would take to kill an elephant. Their banter is light-hearted and entertaining, providing a fun and quirky take on various unconventional topics.Speak Your Chinese

Beginner

Doctor's visitThe video shows a tired woman, Xiao Hong, visiting a doctor with symptoms of flu like headache, cough, and fever. The doctor prescribes medication and advises her to rest and drink plenty of water.Better in Chinese

Intermediate

The most ridiculous video for learning Chinese made by meThe video shows the creator and her friend buying groceries to make smoothies and joking around in Chinese. They cut up bananas, avocados, kiwis, and spinach before blending them into a smoothie.Speak Your Chinese

Intermediate

We are telling the lamest jokes in MandarinThe video features a group of friends in Barcelona telling cold jokes and competing to see who can tell the coldest joke. The winner gets rewarded with a cup of coffee.Speak Your Chinese

Beginner

GossipIn this video, Xiao Ai talks about her date with a friend, where they went to a coffee shop and watched a funny British comedy. The friend suddenly had to go home, leading Xiao Ai to think she didn't like her, but it turns out she just had a stomach ache and needed rest.Better in Chinese

Intermediate

Chinese teachers discuss culture shock while living abroadThe video discussed the cultural differences experienced while living abroad, focusing on differences between Chinese and Western cultures. The speakers shared their personal experiences and observations about cultural shocks such as attitudes towards education, bargaining, and feedback. They emphasized the importance of being open-minded and understanding different cultural perspectives.Acquire Mandarin

Beginner

Warm clothesThe video discusses two friends meeting in the park during winter and debating about their favorite seasons, eventually deciding to go shopping for warmer clothes together. They realize that their jackets are not warm enough, leading to their decision to buy new coats, shoes, hats, gloves, and even a new bag.Better in Chinese

Intermediate

Chinese New YearThe video discusses Chinese New Year celebrations, where people reunite with family, eat lots of food, and make travel plans to visit relatives and friends. It highlights the busy and festive nature of the holiday, showcasing traditions like eating Beijing Duck and giving and receiving red envelopes.Better in Chinese

Beginner

Estate agentIn this video, a real estate agent shows a client, Mr. Gao, different houses to buy. They discuss various options, including prices, locations, and amenities until they find one that suits Mr. Gao and his wife's preferences.Better in Chinese