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Pronunciation Practice
Ep. 1: The 4 Tones in Chinese
Practice the four main tones with one syllable: tang. A clear entry point for making tones less mysterious.
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Listening Practice
Ep. 2: How to Say J, Q, X
A simple tongue-placement trick for three sounds learners often mix up.
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Real-Life Chinese
Ep. 3: Chinese Greetings
Useful greetings beyond only saying ni hao, and why ni hao ma is not always the most natural choice.
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Reading Practice
Level 3-4
Ep. 4: A Trip to Chongqing
A story about Chongqing, hot pot, dialects, and a small culture shock inside China.
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Real-Life Chinese
Greeting Nuance
Ep. 5: Do Chinese People Really Say 吃了吗?
A short note on when this famous greeting sounds warm, and when it sounds a little strange.
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Reading Practice
Level 1-3
Ep. 6: What I Ate Today
A simple food story for practicing time words, colors, measure words, and meals.