Are you struggling to find good listening material for learning Chinese? Are you tired of robotic and boring textbook audio? Chillchat is the answer for you! Our podcasts not only cover vocabulary and grammar, but we also talk about culture, trends, and other useful topics. With our fun and relaxing conversations, Chinese learning is a breeze! You can DOWNLOAD the transcript/study material at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat or buy us a coffee and get a name shoutout in our show :)
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You can ACCESS the study material / show note at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatTry FREE Sample study material here:Chillchat Google Slides 🔗https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cGEd-DTMDLzpTZOAFzZz0hbnjR73pV5CxKDs2nzp_gU/edit?usp=sharingChillchat Guided Reading🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ynSyCbU986cJ2QbWk0ExV3R_6jPX42rGVK7b9tscepE/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 tackling another essential topic: buying stuff. You might think it's easy but the hard part is to really sound like a native speaker. Let's go!If you want to find your own personal tutor for studying Chinese, try italki!Use this link to get 10$ off: go.italki.com/chillingchinese--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🥳To enter the contest #whyspeakchinese2020:Create a one minute video introducing yourself in Mandarin and share your story of learning Chinese. (It doesn’t have to be entirely in Chinese, and it doesn’t need to be in English either, you can use your own language.)Post your story on Instagram or Facebook with #chinosity and #WhySpeakChinese2020. Follow @chinositynews on Instagram or @chinosity on Facebook.And most importantly! Tag @Chinosty and your home location.(entry deadline: 2021 Jan 24)Make sure to read the full rules of the contest on www.chinosity.com/whyspeakchinese2020 Link to Entry Post: https://www.chinosity.com/2020/11/28/enter-whyspeakchinese2020-contest-to-win-a-free-round-trip-to-china/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
Greeting & Chitchatting: no more awkward Ni Hao Ma!
You can ACCESS the study material / show note at 👉🔗 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatTry FREE Sample study material here:Chillchat Google Slides 🔗https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cGEd-DTMDLzpTZOAFzZz0hbnjR73pV5CxKDs2nzp_gU/edit?usp=sharingChillchat Guided Reading🔗https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ynSyCbU986cJ2QbWk0ExV3R_6jPX42rGVK7b9tscepE/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!Welcome to a new season of Chillchat! In season 2, we will be tackling over 40 topics from basic daily chitchatting to more complex discussions. Following this entire season with us, you will be able to have more to say with your Chinese friends than simply ‘How was your day’. However, ‘how was your day’ was an extremely important icebreaker. So this is what we will discuss today. Let’s go.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
How to Say 'I'm happy' & 'I'm wrong'? Why do we use different structures in Chinese? (Beginner)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes and many 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
Female Figure Discrimination in Chinese Supermarket (Upper Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes and many more perks!Today 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
How to Express 'Change' & 'Become' in Chinese? Differences in 变/换/改变/变成/成为 (Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes and many more perks!How 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
Differences in 想(xiǎng)/要(yào)/喜欢(xı̌ huan)/觉得(jué de) & Some Other Options (Beginner)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes and many more perks!In 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
How to Talk COVID, New Travel Policies, Vaccine Etc (Advanced)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
Story Behind The Dragon Boat Festival | Chinese Myths & Legends (Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
The Story Behind Qi Xi - Chinese Valentine’s Day | Chinese Myths & Legends (Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the PDF study notes at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts & notes, bonus episodes 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
The Story Behind Mid-Autumn Festival | Chinese Myths and Legends (Lower-Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the transcript (with study notes) at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts, bonus episodes 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
How to Talk Festivals in Chinese: The Basics (Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the transcript (with study notes) at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatMonthly members have access to all transcripts, special bonus episodes 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
How to Talk FOOD II: Unique Chinese & American Dishes (Intermediate)
DOWNLOAD the transcript (with study notes) here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatIn last episode, Karen and Nick talked about basic phrases and sentences related to food. In Today’s episode, they put these words in use and have a conversation about unique dishes in their hometown. Food is an accessible and fun conversation starter no matter if you are trying to practice Chinese or making new friends.If you enjoy Chillchat and find it helpful, kind donations will be much appreciated which 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
How to Talk FOOD: Taste, Texture and More! (Intermediate)
DOWNLOAD the transcript (with study notes) here:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatIn Today’s episode, Nick and Karen talked about everything about food. Food is a big element of a culture as well as the most accessible topic to start a small talk. As a Chinese language learner, learning how to introduce special dishes from your hometown can possibly lead you to a new friendship or a very fun conversation.If you enjoy Chillchat and find it helpful, kind donations will be much appreciated which keep our show running. Donate: https://www.paypal.me/issuejoeIf you want to find your own language tutor, 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
中国女生都喜欢白皮肤吗? Chinese and Western Beauty Standards (Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the transcript at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatIn Today’s episode, Nick and Karen discussed how to describe appearance and beauty taste in Mandarin. We also briefly touched upon different beauty standards of Chinese people and Western people. Nick is from the USA. Our opinions expressed in the show are our own personal opinions only which do NOT represent the masses. 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)
你听过‘奥利给’吗？Chinese Internet Slangs 2020 (Lower Intermediate)
You can DOWNLOAD the transcript at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchatIn Today’s episode, Nick and Karen talked about Chinese Internet slangs you must know in 2020. Internet slangs are a big part of a language as languages are constantly changing and evolving. It’s also highly unlikely for you to learn them in books. So how can you learn them? Listen up!If 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 show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat)