Speaking the New Chinese
The contents of this podcast series contain the background and usage for new colloquial language in mainland China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan. We hope to convey the information in a relaxed and normal way. This is targeted towards intermediate- and upper- level students of Chinese in order to help diversify and deepen their practical learning and understanding.
Episodes
11 episodes
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 11
You might already know what a “single dog” (单身狗) and “food bird” (菜鸟) are, but this episode about celebrity dating and video games will certainly push you out of your comfort zone (unless you’re trying to stay in it. Then it…won’t...) For our l...
•
6:57
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 10
How will the world tackle our energy needs of the future? You probably already talk about Tesla’s electric vehicles, Facebook’s virtual reality, and the “cloud” in English, but in this episode, we are going to give you the foundation you need t...
•
5:31
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 9
Lawyer and writer Amy Chua kickstarted viral feuds over parenting styles when she released “Battlehymn of the Tiger Mother”. It’s true that Asian and Western culture have some generic difference in their approach to parenting, but parenting sty...
•
6:59
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 8
Are you more of a homebody or a granola kid who lives in the mountains? Today’s hosts have a variety of interests. Some enjoy escape rooms and camping, others prefer board games and swiping through social media. Either way, you’ll learn a ton o...
•
5:35
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 7
Any computer scientists or business geniuses in our audience? This week’s episode covers code, semi-conductors, and global supply chain issues. In an ever-increasingly connected world, technology and global trade are continually at the forefron...
•
5:05
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 6
It’s tough to understand a language without being familiar with its internet slang. Can you imagine understanding any English social media if you didn’t know what OMG, LOL, or TIL meant? Tune in to this week’s podcast and learn how to use some ...
•
6:31
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 5
Are you a music fan? We are too. Episode 5 in Speaking the New Chinese discusses different genres of music, notable music awards, and even features mini sound bites of some of our hosts’ favorite tunes. After you listen to this episode, leave s...
•
6:00
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 4
The 2023 American Superbowl featured the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. This episode strips football down to its bare elements and gives you the tools you need to talk about every aspect of the game. With dozens of sport-...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
5:30
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 3
With Valentine’s Day less than a week away, we got you covered. If you’re single and wishing you weren’t, find out how to use the Chinese equivalent of “green with envy”. We’ll also be talking about K-dramas, eccentricities of Chinese TV, and “...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
5:30
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 2
You already know the basics of Chinese, and now it’s time to supplement that. We’ll start by covering some number combos that carry double meanings in Chinese. And if you don’t already know how to say “mental calculations”, “take a wild guess”,...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 2
•
6:11
Learn to Speak the New Chinese_Episode 1
Having recently left the worst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, being able to talk about the disease and its impact is still a critical tool for any Chinese speaker. If you want to know how to ask someone if they have tested positive for COVID ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 1
•
6:04
