Chinese Bites — with Janine | HSK 1️⃣
Episodes
🎙️3️⃣0️⃣This one is better — Using 更 & 最 to Compare in Chinese
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to compare things in Chinese using just two simple but powerful words: 更 (more) and 最 (most).We’ll practice ...
🎙️2️⃣9️⃣“有” for There Is / There Are in Chinese
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Learn how to use 有 (yǒu) to express 'there is / there are' in Chinese — one of the most essential patterns for describing rooms, de...
🎙️2️⃣8️⃣Combining Time & Frequency in Chinese《我早上常常跑步！》
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Learn how to combine time words and frequency words to describe your daily habits in natural Chinese. Perfect for talking about morning routines...
🎙️2️⃣7️⃣Talking About Frequency in Chinese《我常常跑步》
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Learn how to talk about how often you do something using everyday frequency words like 常常, 有时候, 偶尔, 不常, and 从不 — perfect...
🎙️2️⃣6️⃣ Talking About How Well You Do Something 《我跳舞跳得很好》
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Learn to describe how well you do sports and hobbies using the essential structure Verb + 得 + adjective. Perfect for talking about dancing, sw...
🎙️2️⃣5️⃣ Talking About Experiences with 过 《我去过中国》
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how to talk about life experiences in Chinese using the essential structure Verb + 过, such as 我去过中国 (I’ve been...
🎙️2️⃣4️⃣ Talking About Past Activities in Chinese《我昨天做了什么？》
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about your past in Chinese — using simple time words like 昨天 (yesterday) and 上个周末 (last week...
🎙️2️⃣3️⃣ Talking About Future Plans in Chinese《我明天要去...》
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about future plans in Chinese!We’ll use the essential structure 要 (yào) + Verb to express future or i...
🎙️2️⃣2️⃣ Inviting Someone to Join You in Chinese 《我们一起去游泳吧!》
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, learn how to invite someone to do something with you in Chinese!We review hobby vocabulary from last episode and build new patterns l...
🎙️2️⃣1️⃣ Hobbies and Sports in Chinese
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll talk about hobbies and sports — how to say what you like to do in Chinese!You'll learn sentences like 我喜欢打篮球 (I...
🎙️2️⃣0️⃣ Transportation in Chinese
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about how you get somewhere — by bus, by bike, or on foot.We’ll use the structure 怎么去 (zěnme qù...
🎙️1️⃣9️⃣ Talking about Going Places and Doing Things in Chinese
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about going places and doing things in Chinese — like I’m going to school, He’s going to the store, ...
🎙️1️⃣8️⃣ Talking about Where Things Are in Chinese
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to say where things are — like The book is on the table or The cat is under the chair!You’ll discover how to us...
🎙️1️⃣7️⃣“What’s This?” and “Whose Is It?” in Chinese
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask and answer everyday questions like What’s this?, What’s that?, and Whose is it? using 这 (this), 那 (t...
🎙️1️⃣6️⃣Describing Taste and Feelings in Chinese
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to describe taste, temperature, and feelings in Chinese — using simple structures like 很 (very), 太…了 (to...
🎙️1️⃣5️⃣“And, But, Also!” Connecting Ideas Naturally in Chinese
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll review food vocabulary and then learn how to connect your ideas naturally in Chinese — using and, but, also, and both…and...
🎙️1️⃣4️⃣Talking About Daily Life Naturally in Chinese
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll bring everything together — time, place, and frequency — to describe your daily life naturally in Chinese. You’ll learn...
🎙️1️⃣3️⃣How Often? Talking About Frequency in Chinese
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about how often you do things in Chinese — how to say ‘I study every day,’ ‘I sometimes read,’ or...
🎙️1️⃣2️⃣ What Time Do You...? Talking About Your Daily Routine in Chinese
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about your daily routine — how to say I get up at 7, I eat at noon, or I sleep at 10. You’ll also learn...
🎙️1️⃣1️⃣Where Are You Doing It? Talking About Places + Actions in Chinese
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to say where you’re doing things — like I’m studying at home, He’s eating at a restaurant, or She’s worki...
🎙️🔟What Are You Doing? Talking About Actions in Chinese
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about what you’re doing right now — how to say I’m studying Chinese, He’s working, or She’s eatin...
🎙️9️⃣Who Are You? Talking About Jobs in Chinese
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about what you do — how to say I’m a student, She’s a teacher, and how to ask What’s your job? in C...
🎙️8️⃣Describing People: He’s tall, She’s pretty, How is he?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask How is he? in Chinese, and how to describe people naturally — like He’s tall or She’s pretty. You’ll...
🎙️7️⃣My Family – Talking About Family Members in Chinese
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to talk about your family in Chinese — how to say I have a brother, This is my mom, and Who is he? Family words a...
🎙️6️⃣ Where Do You Live? – Talking About Places in Chinese
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask and answer Where do you live? in Chinese. We’ll also review how to say countries and cities — like I liv...
🎙️5️⃣How Old Are You? – Talking About Age and Numbers in Chinese
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask How old are you? in Chinese, and count from 1 to 99! Numbers in Chinese are super logical — once you know ...
🎙️4️⃣What’s Your Name? – Asking Questions in Chinese
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll practice how to ask questions you already know the answers to — like What’s your name?, Where are you from?, and Where ar...
🎙️3️⃣Where Are You From? – Talking About Nationality and Location
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll learn how to ask Where are you from? and Where are you? in Chinese, and review the answers we’ve already learned, like I’...
🎙️2️⃣How Are You? – Chinese Greetings Made Simple
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’ll snack on some everyday greetings in Chinese. How do you ask ‘How are you?’ and how do you reply without writing a whole e...
🎙️1️⃣How to Introduce Yourself in Chinese — Zero-Calorie Language Snacks
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Hello, 大家好！我是 Janine 👋 In this very first episode, we’ll learn how to introduce ourselves in Chinese. From saying hello, to sharing ...