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Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations

Eudora’s Mandarin Café

Welcome to Little Mandarin, your weekly companion for exploring the Chinese language and culture! Each topic is presented in two versions: 🎙 Tuesday – English Episode: Perfect for beginners (HSK1–3). We explore key grammar, useful vocabulary, and cultural context. 🎙 Thursdays: Mandarin real talk for intermediate learners and curious beginners. A more intimate look into modern Chinese life Hosted by Eudora — born in China, shaped in London, now recording from Paris. ▶ Lessons:

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00:20:11

Teen Talk in Mandarin 😎 | Real-Life Words, Not from...

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2025/07/08

Are you tired of learning Mandarin only from textbooks? 😩In this episode, we dive into real-life teen slang that Chinese young people use every day — online and in person. From phrases like emo to yyds, we’ll show you how to speak the way people actually talk.Perfect for anyone who wants to sound native, relaxed, and cool 😎📚 Spoiler: “我很高兴认识你” is not how teens greet each other.✨ Stay tuned for Thursday’s episode, where we’ll compare more textbook expressions with the real slang used in daily

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00:10:28

🔴Wearing Red in China? What You Should and Shouldn’t...

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2025/07/03

Why is red such a big deal in Chinese culture? ❤️In this episode, we’ll explore what red really means in daily life—from lucky socks to major taboos.You’ll learn when you should wear red… and when you really shouldn’t.🎧 A great chance to boost your Mandarin listening with cultural tips, useful expressions, and real-life stories.你知道红色在中文世界里代表什么吗？🔴为什么过年、结婚要穿红色？为什么本命年要戴红腰带？但也有一些场合，红色是绝对不能穿的！本期播客带你了解红色背后的文化意义，教你什么时候穿红色最吉利，什么时候穿红色会“踩雷”。适合中高级学习者的中文听力练习，内容轻松有趣，也包含实用词汇和语法讲解📚📚Grammar of the Day: “最好 +

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00:16:46

Why Do People Wear Red? ❤️ A Cultural Color in...

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2025/07/01

Why do people wear red in China? ❤️In today’s episode of Little Mandarin, we’ll explore why red is more than just a color—it’s a symbol of luck, happiness, and tradition.From birthdays to weddings, New Year to work meetings, red shows up everywhere in Chinese daily life! We’ll teach you how to talk about colors and clothes in Mandarin, explain how to say “wear,” and share a few cultural tips you don’t want to miss.Stay till the end for a sneak peek at our Thursday Mandarin episode: Red Culture: Do

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00:11:47

Summer Heat Talk: Level Up Your...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/06/26

It’s 35°C outside, and your brain is melting... so let’s cool down with a light and funny Mandarin episode all about summer weather small talk 😎☀️In this episode, we’ll learn how to say things like “It’s boiling!”, “I’m melting!”, and “The air feels like plastic wrap.” You’ll hear daily expressions, fun vocab, and some truly relatable Chinese phrases to describe a hot summer day — all in Mandarin, great for HSK3–5 learners.Grab your iced drink, sit by the fan, and let’s enjoy a chill 25-minute

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00:22:43

Weather or Not: Talking About the Sky in Mandarin...

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2025/06/24

☁️🌞 How’s the weather where you are? In this episode of Little Mandarin, we’ll chat about one of the easiest and most universal small talk topics — the weather! You’ll learn how to ask and answer questions like “How’s the weather today?” and pick up useful Mandarin words for rain, sun, wind, and more.We’ll also take a peek at how weather small talk works in Chinese culture — sometimes, it’s not just about the sky, it’s about showing care. 🌤️🎧 Perfect for beginners (HSK1–3) with bonus poetic

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00:21:38

【Special】Twist Your Tongue! 🌀 Mandarin Fun with...

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2025/06/19

Ready to challenge your Mandarin muscles? In this special episode, we warm up with tongue twisters from S.H.E’s iconic pop song《中国话》—a fast, fun, and fierce test of your pronunciation skills! We break down three classic Chinese tongue twisters featured in the lyrics, explain their meanings, and help you practice them step-by-step.Whether you're learning for fun or aiming for fluency, this episode is your playful workout for better tones, rhythm, and confidence. 🌀🎶🔥

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00:15:00

Tongue-Tied? Try These Mandarin...

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2025/06/17

Ready to train your Mandarin pronunciation and have a good laugh along the way? In this fun and bite-sized episode, we twist our tongues through three classic Chinese 绕口令 (rào kǒu lìng) — the ones Chinese kids grew up with!Practice your tones, work on your rhythm, and challenge yourself to say:四是四，十是十 without turning “four” into “death.” 😅Perfect for beginners, and anyone who wants to boost fluency and confidence in a fun way.🔸 Level 1 – Fun but Friendly四是四，十是十，十四是十四，四十是四十。Sì shì sì, shí shì shí,

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00:11:23

Paws, Phrases & Mandarin 🐾: Talking to Your Pet Like...

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2025/06/12

Ever talk to your cat like it understands you? (It probably does... in attitude.) This episode turns your daily pet talk into practical Mandarin practice. Learn how to praise, scold, and baby-talk your pets — all in Chinese! Whether you’ve got a dog, cat, bunny, or imaginary hedgehog, you’ll walk away with real phrases and better tones. Let’s practice Mandarin in the fluffiest way possible 🐶🐱📌 Grammar of the Day, key vocabulary, and sentence examples are included in the description!📘 Grammar of

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00:14:50

Talk to Your Pet in Mandarin 🐱: Yes, Really...

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2025/06/10

Do you talk to your cat? Your dog? Your goldfish? In this fun and practical episode, we’re learning how to speak Mandarin… to our pets. 🐾From “Don’t bite me!” to “Are you hungry?”, these real-life sentences are perfect for daily review. Whether you're a beginner or just love animals, this is your excuse to speak Mandarin every day — no judgment.Key grammar: how to say “Don’t…” using 不要.Bonus: tons of cute and useful phrases to yell when your pet is knocking things off the table 🐾Check the

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00:11:02

🌙 Late-Night Snacks in China – Who’s Still in Line at...

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2025/06/05

🍢 Late-night skewers, spicy hotpot, a bowl of beef noodles at 1 a.m… Why are late-night snacks so popular in China?In this episode, we share real stories and personal memories of eating yèxiāo (夜宵), compare Chinese and French eating habits, and explore why street food at midnight is more than just food — it’s emotion, stress relief, and sometimes even friendship.You'll also learn useful Mandarin phrases and grammar for talking about food, feelings, and daily routines in Chinese cities.Let’s talk

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00:20:26

Snack Attack! 🌮 Learn Street Food Words in Mandarin...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/06/03

Street food lovers, this one’s for you! 🍢 In this tasty episode, we explore some of the most popular Chinese snacks — from 煎饼 (pancake) to 糖葫芦 (candied hawthorn) — and learn how to talk about them in Mandarin. You’ll also review two super useful grammar points and practice with real example sentences. Perfect for beginner and intermediate learners who want to build tasty vocabulary with bite-sized grammar!✨ Grammar of the Day: "在 + place + verb" and "想 + verb"🎯 Vocabulary

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00:20:58

Chillchat: My Top 5 Films S01E30【CHN】我最爱的五部电影清单 🍿

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2025/05/29

In this episode, we’re cozying up for some honest talk about five films that stayed with me through the years 🎬. These aren’t just movies — they’re pieces of life, full of quiet moments, tough choices, and real feelings. From Norwegian coming-of-age stories to Chinese historical dramas, you’ll hear why I love these films, what they taught me, and how they reflect everyday life.This episode is great for HSK2–5 learners who want to improve their listening while hearing natural, conversational

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00:19:58

🎬 Movie Time! How to Talk About Films in Mandarin...

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2025/05/27

Let’s go to the movies—in Mandarin! In this cozy beginner-friendly episode, we’ll learn how to talk about movies, buy tickets, and share what kind of films you like (or hate 😅).We’ll also chat about going to the cinema in China and why Alien might not be the best choice for a family night…👽✨ Perfect for HSK1–2 learners🎧 Casual conversation + useful grammar📝 Key vocabulary and sentence examples included📚 Grammar of the Day喜欢 + noun / verb — "to like"　　→ 我喜欢电影。(I like movies.)想 + verb —

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00:09:12

Storytime: My Favorite Sport in Mandarin...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/22

🏃‍♀️ I used to hate P.E. class—especially those awful 800-meter runs. But guess what? Now I actually enjoy working out (well, sometimes). In this episode, I’ll tell you about my favorite sport, why I love it, and how I finally made peace with exercise. 🏊‍♀️You'll also learn how to talk about sports in Mandarin: useful verbs, common nouns, and how to say what you like (or really don’t like 😅).✨ Key vocabulary and grammar are listed below—feel free to check before or after listening!Full

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00:26:11

Let’s Move! Talking About Sports in Mandarin🏃‍♀️...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/20

Hey hey! 🧡 In this episode of Little Mandarin 小中文, we’re talking about something close to real life — sports! Whether you're a yoga fan, a table tennis pro, or just someone who loves a nice walk after dinner, today’s episode is for you.We’ll explore how to talk about what you can do in Mandarin using the fun and easy pattern 会 + 打 + 球 — plus lots of useful words for everyday activities like running, swimming, and yes… even golf ⛳️You’ll also hear a bit about how sports culture is part of daily

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00:09:57

Storytime: After Work in Paris 🍻: A Night of Food,...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/15

🧠 Vocabulary & Grammar Highlights下班finish work坐地铁take the metro点菜order food辣spicy聊天chat喝酒drink alcohol刷手机scroll on the phone洗澡take a shower睡觉go to sleep一边…一边…while doing two things要不要…？shall we…? / do you want to…?…以后after...就…了then / immediately说得好像…say it like... (ironic or joking)Transcript🕕 下班以后那天我下班有点晚，大概是六点半。一整天我都坐在电脑前，开会、写东西、回很多很多邮件。我真的很累，眼睛酸，脑子也不太转了。我走出办公室的时候，外面天已经黑了，风有点冷。我本来想直接回家，但是手机响了一下。是我的朋友，她发来一条消息说：“要不要一起吃晚饭？”我看了一眼手机，马上回她：“好啊，我已经饿了。”🚇

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00:26:09

Wanna Hang Out? ✨ Let’s Talk Like Real Friends (in...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/13

✨ In this episode, we're talking about how to hang out with your friends — in Mandarin! From casual phrases like "long time no see" to fun Gen Z slang like 饭搭子 and 发疯精, you'll learn how to sound natural, relatable, and just a little bit cooler 😎We’ll cover:Cultural differences in how friends talkGrammar tips: how to use 一起 (together) and 吧 (suggestion particle)HSK1–2 friendly vocabularyTrendy Mandarin phrases the textbooks won’t teach youGrab your 奶茶 and let’s learn how real friends chat in

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00:10:30

Travel Essentials: What’s Always in My Suitcase?...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/08

What’s in your suitcase when you travel? In this fun and practical Mandarin episode, Eudora shares her must-pack travel items—from earplugs to red scarves—and explains why these little things bring comfort and ritual to every trip. ✈️🎒You’ll learn useful travel-related vocabulary, hear natural sentence examples, and review the grammar pattern "无论...都…" (No matter… still…). Great for intermediate to upper-intermediate learners (HSK3–5)!🧠 Don’t forget to check today’s key grammar and

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00:22:41

Let’s Go! Travel Words in Mandarin☀️...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/06

Summer is here ☀️ and travel plans are in the air! In this episode, we’ll explore essential Mandarin vocabulary and sentence patterns for your next trip—whether you're flying to Greece, checking into a Paris hotel, or simply asking for directions on the road.From taking taxis to chatting about your vacation plans, this episode will give you the tools to share your adventures in Mandarin 🧳✏️ Grammar of the Day“在 + place + verb”Use this pattern to talk about what happens where.Examples:我在北京吃饭。I eat

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00:09:13

Storytime : The Weirdest Hotel I Ever Lived In...

Little Mandarin: Learn Chinese through conversations ·

2025/05/01

Need a little escape? 🧳Tonight’s story has no ghosts 👻, no blood 🩸, no crime 🕵️‍♀️—just one hotel 🏨, one night 🌙,and one room that felt... a little too familiar.A mug you once loved.A book you never told anyone about.A note you don’t remember writing.Feel free to enjoy this on the metro 🚇, on your way to work ☕,at the gym 💪, or — if you prefer —let me be your bedtime story tonight 🌙✨If you're learning Mandarin, yes — you can use this as a diction resource.But most of all, just enjoy the

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