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Learning Mandarin for Casual Conversations

Learning Mandarin for Casual Conversations

By Chin Tsou

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I'm Chin. I'm from Taiwan. In each episode, you'll learn a useful Mandarin conversation and many Mandarin words. I'll be showing you a slow version and a fast version of each Mandarin conversation and word.
Listen to this podcast ever day and you'll l be able to talk to a Mandarin speaker soon!
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Today's conversation: Basic dialog for getting a haircut. Part 1

Learning Mandarin for Casual ConversationsNov 10, 2023

Today's conversation: Basic dialog for getting a haircut. Part 1

Today's conversation: Basic dialog for getting a haircut. Part 1

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say "I'd like to get a haircut. I want to cut it short this time, about to my neck." in Mandarin.


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Nov 10, 202305:33
Today's conversation: Basic dialog for getting a haircut. Part 1
Nov 10, 202305:33
Today's conversation: There is going to be a hunted house on our campus on Halloween night. Want to come?

Today's conversation: There is going to be a hunted house on our campus on Halloween night. Want to come?

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say " There is going to be a hunted house on our campus on Halloween night. Want to come?" in Mandarin.


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Oct 30, 202305:04
Today's conversation: There is going to be a hunted house on our campus on Halloween night. Want to come?
Oct 30, 202305:03
Today's conversation: I'm so thirsty, I'm going to get something to drink. Does anyone want to drink anything?

Today's conversation: I'm so thirsty, I'm going to get something to drink. Does anyone want to drink anything?

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say " I'm so thirsty, I'm going to get something to drink. Does anyone want to drink anything?" in Mandarin.


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Oct 20, 202305:52
Today's conversation: I'm so thirsty, I'm going to get something to drink. Does anyone want to drink anything?
Oct 20, 202305:50
Today's conversation: I'm going to the interview tomorrow. I'm so nervous. Wish me luck!

Today's conversation: I'm going to the interview tomorrow. I'm so nervous. Wish me luck!

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say "I'm going to the interview tomorrow. I'm so nervous. Wish me luck!" in Mandarin.


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Oct 10, 202304:58
Today's conversation: I'm going to the interview tomorrow. I'm so nervous. Wish me luck!
Oct 10, 202304:57
Today's conversation:"Q: Are you ok? You look tired. A: I didn't sleep well last night.
Sep 25, 202304:57
Today's conversation: Q: Are you ok? You look tired. A: I didn't sleep well last night.

Today's conversation: Q: Are you ok? You look tired. A: I didn't sleep well last night.

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say "Q: Are you ok? You look tired. A: I didn't sleep well last night." in Mandarin.


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Sep 25, 202304:58
Today's conversation:Q: Where are you at now? A: I'm at the intersection, I'll be there in 7 minutes.
Sep 18, 202304:16
Today's conversation: Q: Where are you at now? A: I'm at the intersection, I'll be there in 7 minutes.

Today's conversation: Q: Where are you at now? A: I'm at the intersection, I'll be there in 7 minutes.

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say "Q: Where are you at now? A: I'm at the intersection, I'll be there in 7 minutes." in Mandarin.



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Sep 18, 202304:17
Today's conversation: I just moved here, I need some time to get used to the area around here.

Today's conversation: I just moved here, I need some time to get used to the area around here.

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say "I just moved here, I need some time to get used to the area around here." in Mandarin.



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Sep 11, 202304:50
Today's conversation: I just moved here, I need some time to get used to the area around here.
Sep 11, 202304:49
Today's conversation: I have been so busy recently that I don't have time to do laundry. I'm running out of clothes to wear.

Today's conversation: I have been so busy recently that I don't have time to do laundry. I'm running out of clothes to wear.

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In this episode, we'll learn how to say "I have been so busy recently that I don't have time to do laundry. I'm running out of clothes to wear." in Mandarin.


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Sep 04, 202305:12
Today's conversation: "I have been so busy recently that I don't have time to do laundry. I'm running out of clothes to wear.
Sep 04, 202305:13
Today's conversation: Q: What are you planning to cook tonight? A: I'm going to fry the steaks that we bought yesterday and saute some mushrooms and asparagus as the sides.

Today's conversation: Q: What are you planning to cook tonight? A: I'm going to fry the steaks that we bought yesterday and saute some mushrooms and asparagus as the sides.

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In this episode, we'll learn how to say "Q: What are you planning to cook tonight? A: I'm going to fry the steaks that we bought yesterday and saute some mushrooms and asparagus as the sides." in Mandarin.


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Aug 28, 202308:33
Today's conversation: Q: What are you planning to cook tonight? A: I'm going to fry the steaks that we bought yesterday and saute some mushrooms and asparagus as the sides.
Aug 28, 202308:33
Today's conversation: My phone is dying, I need to go charge it./Do you have a charger that I could borrow?

Today's conversation: My phone is dying, I need to go charge it./Do you have a charger that I could borrow?

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In this episode, you'll learn how to say "My phone is dying, I need to go charge it./Do you have a charger that I could borrow?' in Mandarin.


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Aug 16, 202306:56
Today's conversation: My phone is dying, I need to go charge it./Do you have a charger that I could borrow?'
Aug 16, 202306:56
Today's conversation: What time do you need to get up tomorrow? Ans1: I have to get up by 8. Ans2: I just need to be up by 11.

Today's conversation: What time do you need to get up tomorrow? Ans1: I have to get up by 8. Ans2: I just need to be up by 11.

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In today's episode, we will learn how to say "What time do you need to get up tomorrow? I have to get up by 8. / I just need to be up by 11." in Mandarin.


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Aug 02, 202307:05
Today's conversation: What time do you need to get up tomorrow? I have to get up by 8. / I just need to be up by 11.
Aug 02, 202307:24
Today's conversation: When you have to discuss your personal health.

Today's conversation: When you have to discuss your personal health.

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In this episode, you will learn how to say "1. I have a sore throat and a fever for 3 days. 2. I have been puking and having diarrhea for 2 nights ." in Mandarin.



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May 02, 202206:28
Today's conversation:When you have to discuss your personal health.
May 01, 202206:28
Today's conversation: Learn how to remind someone with something in Mandarin.

Today's conversation: Learn how to remind someone with something in Mandarin.

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In this episode, you will learn how to say "1. Don't forget to bring your passport and wallet. 2. Don't forget to turn off the light. 3. Don't forget to pay the bill." in Mandarin.



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Apr 25, 202206:34
Today's conversation: Learn how to remind someone with something in Mandarin.
Apr 24, 202206:34
Today's conversation: Seems like it's going to rain this afternoon, you better bring an umbrella when you go out.

Today's conversation: Seems like it's going to rain this afternoon, you better bring an umbrella when you go out.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "Seems like it's going to rain this afternoon, you better bring an umbrella when you go out." in Mandarin.


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Apr 10, 202205:15
Today's conversation: Seems like it's going to rain this afternoon, you better bring an umbrella when you go out.
Apr 10, 202205:15
Today's conversation: A: We need to hurry up or we are going to be late!  B: Give me 5 more minutes. A: I'm ready let's go!
Apr 03, 202207:03
Today's conversation: A: We need to hurry up or we are going to be late! B: Give me 5 more minutes. A: I'm ready let's go!

Today's conversation: A: We need to hurry up or we are going to be late! B: Give me 5 more minutes. A: I'm ready let's go!

In this episode, you will learn how to say "A: We need to hurry up or we are going to be late!  B: Give me 5 more minutes. A: I'm ready let's go!" in Mandarin.



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Apr 03, 202207:03
Today's conversation: A: Do you need to go to the bathroom? I'm about to take a shower. B: Let me go pee first!
Mar 27, 202206:56
Today's conversation: A: Do you need to go to the bathroom? I'm about to take a shower. B: Let me go pee first!

Today's conversation: A: Do you need to go to the bathroom? I'm about to take a shower. B: Let me go pee first!

In this episode, you will learn how to say "A: Do you need to go to the bathroom? I'm about to take a shower. B: Let me go pee first!" in Mandarin.


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Mar 27, 202206:56
Today's conversation: (When you are going to be late.)Sorry, I'm going to be late for about 15 minutes. I'm stuck in the traffic./The metro is delayed.

Today's conversation: (When you are going to be late.)Sorry, I'm going to be late for about 15 minutes. I'm stuck in the traffic./The metro is delayed.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "Sorry, I'm going to be late for about 15 minutes. I'm stuck in the traffic./The metro is delayed." in Mandarin.


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Mar 21, 202206:06
Today's conversation: Sorry, I'm going to be late for about 15 minutes. I'm stuck in the traffic./The metro is delayed.
Mar 20, 202206:06
Today's conversation: A: Have you been to Japan or Taiwan? B: Yes, I've been to Japan once, and I've also been to Taiwan twice.

Today's conversation: A: Have you been to Japan or Taiwan? B: Yes, I've been to Japan once, and I've also been to Taiwan twice.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "A: Have you been to Japan or Taiwan? B: Yes, I've been to Japan once, and I've also been to Taiwan twice." in Mandarin.


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Mar 14, 202205:23
Today's conversation:A: Have you been to Japan or Taiwan? B: Yes, I've been to Japan once, and I've also been to Taiwan twice.
Mar 13, 202205:23
Today's conversation: A: Are you available on 1/2 and 1/3 ? Want to go camping? B: Let me check! B: Yeah! I don't have plans for those two days.

Today's conversation: A: Are you available on 1/2 and 1/3 ? Want to go camping? B: Let me check! B: Yeah! I don't have plans for those two days.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "A: Are you available on 1/2 and 1/3 ? Want to go camping? B: Let me check! B: Yeah! I don't have plans for those two days." in Mandarin. 


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Mar 07, 202208:01
Today's conversation:A: Are you available on 1/2 and 1/3 ? Want to go camping? B: Let me check! B: Yeah! I don't have plans for those two days.
Mar 06, 202208:01
Today's conversation: A: Is this dish spicy? B: A little. We can also make it not spicy or more spicy for you.  A:OK, I'll take one not spicy.
Feb 28, 202207:30
Today's conversation: A: Is this dish spicy? B: A little. We can also make it not spicy or more spicy for you. A:OK, I'll take one not spicy.

Today's conversation: A: Is this dish spicy? B: A little. We can also make it not spicy or more spicy for you. A:OK, I'll take one not spicy.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "A: Is this dish spicy? B: A little. We can also make it not spicy or more spicy for you.  A:OK, I'll take one not spicy." in Mandarin.


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Feb 28, 202207:30
Today's conversation :Where are you going? I'm going to this hotel/airport. (can be used when taking a taxi.)

Today's conversation :Where are you going? I'm going to this hotel/airport. (can be used when taking a taxi.)

In this episode, you will learn how to say "Where are you going? I'm going to this hotel/airport." in Mandarin.


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Feb 22, 202104:24
Today's conversation: Where are you going? I'm going to this hotel/airport.
Feb 22, 202104:24
Today's conversation : What time will you get out of work today? 6:30 and I'll be home at around 7.

Today's conversation : What time will you get out of work today? 6:30 and I'll be home at around 7.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "What time will you get out of work today? 6:30 and I'll be home at around 7." in Mandarin.


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Feb 18, 202106:26
Today's conversation: What time will you get out of work today? 6:30 and I'll be home at around 7.
Feb 18, 202106:26
Today's conversation :Excuse me, Is there any bus stop or subway station around?

Today's conversation :Excuse me, Is there any bus stop or subway station around?

In this episode, we will learn how to say "Excuse me, Is there any bus stop or subway station around? Yes, you go straight and turn right at the traffic light then you will see one at the left side." in Mandarin.


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Feb 15, 202110:09
Today's conversation: Excuse me, Is there any bus stop or subway station around? Yes, you go straight and turn right at the traffic light then you will see one at the left side.
Feb 15, 202110:09
Today's conversation : How to order coffee in Mandarin.

Today's conversation : How to order coffee in Mandarin.

In this episode, you will learn how to order coffee in Mandarin. The example sentences I'm showing you in Mandarin are "Hi, I'd like a small americano to go." "Hi, I'd like a medium latte for here." "Hi, I'd like a large black coffee and a muffin to go."


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Feb 11, 202110:41
Today's conversation: How to order coffee in Mandarin.
Feb 10, 202110:41
Today's conversation : When is your birthday? My birthday is at July 8th.

Today's conversation : When is your birthday? My birthday is at July 8th.

In this episode, you will learn how to say "When is your birthday? My birthday is at July 8th." in Mandarin. 


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Feb 08, 202106:33
Today's conversation: When is your birthday? My birthday is at July 8th.
Feb 07, 202106:33