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Jan 10, 2021 • 28min

(Intermediate) Greeting & Chitchatting: no more awkward Ni Hao Ma!

DOWNLOAD the【podcast transcript with Pinyin and English】at 🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchineseORpatreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)Private Chinese lessons with Karen:https://www.italki.com/teacher/5420420Chilling Chinese monthly member to have access to podcast transcripts, weekly readings and grammar lessons!🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingNote: This podcast is intended for language learning ONLY. Not for promoting or criticizing any political party or ideology. Let’s keep it friendly and accessible to all :)Get some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Dec 26, 2020 • 13min

(Beginner) How to Say 'I'm happy' & 'I'm wrong'? Why do we use different structures in Chinese?

You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchineseMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes, weekly readings, weekly grammar lessons and more perks!Today we are talking about some of the structures, common ones and more advanced ones, when expressing an emotion. And when to use which. For example, as the title suggests, why do we use 2 different structures when saying “I’m happy” and “I’m wrong”? Let’s dive in with Karen!Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Dec 20, 2020 • 17min

(Upper Intermediate) Female Figure Discrimination in Chinese Supermarket

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingToday we are reading the news that got quite heated recently in China. It’s about a female apparel size recommendation table in a famous supermarket. On the table characters that mean ‘mashed’ are used to describe bigger sizes. Feel free to google the actual picture or read the original news of this episode to follow along with Karen. Now let’s dive in and see what happened.Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Dec 13, 2020 • 12min

(Intermediate) How to Express 'Change' & 'Become' in Chinese? Differences in 变/换/改变/变成/成为

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingHow do we express the idea ‘change’ or ‘become’ more accurately in Chinese? In Chinese there are some similar words: 变bian4,改变gai3bian4,变成bian4cheng2,成为cheng2wei2,换huan4!What are the differences? Let’s dive in with Karen.We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Dec 6, 2020 • 16min

(Beginner) Differences in 想(xiǎng)/要(yào)/喜欢(xı̌ huan)/觉得(jué de) & Some Other Options

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingIn Today’s episode, we are tackling these similar but important words in Chinese.想 xiang3要 yao4喜欢 xi3huan觉得 jue2de Enjoy!We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Nov 29, 2020 • 18min

(Intermediate) How to Talk COVID, New Travel Policies, Vaccine Etc

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoy Chillchat and want to use them as a more comprehensive study material, consider becoming our monthly members to have access to transcripts or show notes, bonus episodes, weekly grammar and many more perks!In Today’s episode, we are looking at a news together about the latest entry/travel policies in some countries and regions. As well as what you need to prepare before traveling abroad, especially if you are planning on coming to China. We will also learn related expressions such as “get the vaccine” “entry policy” “measure body temperature” etc. Enjoy!We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Nov 22, 2020 • 17min

(Intermediate) Story Behind The Dragon Boat Festival | Chinese Myths & Legends

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoy Chillchat and want to use them as a more comprehensive study material, consider becoming our monthly members to have access to transcripts or show notes, bonus episodes, weekly grammar and many more perks!Have you wondered why we eat Zong Zi and watch Dragon Boat Race during the Dragon Boat Festival? In today’s episode Karen introduces a touching Chinese legend that explains these traditions.We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Nov 14, 2020 • 18min

(Intermediate) The Story Behind Qi Xi - Chinese Valentine’s Day | Chinese Myths & Legends

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoy Chillchat and want to use them as a more comprehensive study material, consider becoming our monthly members to have access to transcripts or show notes, bonus episodes, weekly grammar and many more perks!In Today’s episode, Karen introduced one of the most famous Chinese legends - the story behind the Chinese Valentine’s Day - Qi Xi. Qi Xi is the festival that we pray to gods for a romantic relationship and happy marriage. The legend says that the couple, who are also the 2 protagonists in the story, are only allowed to meet once a year in heaven. Now, let’s dive into the episode!We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Nov 8, 2020 • 15min

(Lower-Intermediate) The Story Behind Mid-Autumn Festival | Chinese Myths and Legends

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoy Chillchat and want to use them as a more comprehensive study material, consider becoming our monthly members to have access to transcripts or show notes, bonus episodes, weekly grammar and many more perks!In Today’s episode, Nick and Karen talked about the story behind one of the oldest Chinese festivals  - Mid-autumn Festival. These ancient legends represent people’s endeavors of interpreting the world before science. They also provide explanations of some of the traditions that are carried out til this day.We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)
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Nov 1, 2020 • 19min

(Intermediate) How to Talk Festivals in Chinese: The Basics

You can ACCESS the study material / transcript at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese🌟Try FREE Sample study material here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LYjO02naTBRjk0-tm-ohznHrIlns4-nlc8LtRx1nLkM/edit?usp=sharingIf you enjoy Chillchat and want to use them as a more comprehensive study material, consider becoming our monthly members to have access to transcripts or show notes, bonus episodes, weekly grammar and many more perks!In Today’s episode, Karen and Nick talked about useful phrases and sentences you can use when discussing festivals and holidays in Chinese. Learn how to ask: what are some major holidays in your country/ do you know the origin of this holiday/ how many days off do you have... and start listening!We also welcome donations to keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use our link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchineseGet some extra daily learning by following us on:Instagram @chillingchineseYouTube: Chilling ChineseTik Tok: Chilling ChineseSupport the showYou can ACCESS the【study material+transcript】at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillingchinese OR patreon.com/chillingchinese (SAME CONTENT)

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