Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Ryan is a pizza delivery guy who has to deliver for his daughter's birthday tomorrow, and also deliver the last box of pizza

• 披萨 (pīsà) – pizza
• 外卖员 (wàimàiyuán) – delivery driver
• 摩托车 (mótuōchē) – motorbike
• 汽油 (qìyóu) – petrol / gas
• 生日 (shēngrì) – birthday
• 礼物 (lǐwù) – gift
• 累 (lèi) – tired
• 罚款 (fákuǎn) – fine / penalty
• 奖金 (jiǎngjīn) – bonus
• 聊天 (liáotiān) – to chat
• Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website: easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, pizza, delivery guy, moped, birthday, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

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Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Jack, a British exchange student moves to China. But it's far from home and very different, so he begins to miss his friends and family and regret his decision. But then one day he stumbles across English Corner language exchange and he discovers that China is not so bad after all.

• 交换生 exchange student
• 奖学金 scholarship
• 宿舍 dormitory / student dorm
• 想家 to miss home / homesick
• 放弃 to give up
• 语言交换角 language exchange corner
• 筷子 chopsticks
• 中国菜 Chinese food / Chinese cuisine
• 申请 to apply (for)
• 第二个家 second home
• 电子邮件 — email

• 机会 — opportunity

• Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website: easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, homesickness, friends, language exchange, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

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Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Xiao Wang loves his new appartment, and it's so cheap! But when strange things start to happen, he wonders whether he really got a good deal after all.

• 租房 zū fáng rent an apartment
• 房东 fáng dōng landlord
• 合同 hé tóng contract
• 钥匙 yào shi key
• 门锁 mén suǒ a lock
• 冰箱 bīng xiāng fridge
• 阳台 yáng tái balcony
• 家具 jiā jù furniture
• 道歉 dào qiàn apologise
• 邻居 lín jū neighbour Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input,apartment, rent, landlord, mystery, guest, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

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Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Anna flies back home to the USA and meets a nice young man on her flight. He gives her some tickets to a music festival because he is too busy to attend and when she gets there she gets the surprise of her life.

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• 飞机 fēi jī airplane
• 机场 jī chǎng airport
• 护照 hù zhào passport
• 行李 xíng li luggage/ suitcase
• 登机牌 dēng jī pái boarding pass
• 登机口 dēng jī kǒu boarding gate
• 座位 zuò wèi seat
• 空姐 kōng jiě flight attendant
• 音乐节 yīn yuè jié music festival
• 歌手 gē shǒu singer

Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, airplane, airport, passport, boarding pass, boarding gate, singer, serendipity, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

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Episode of Easy DC Chinese, a group of friends meet up for a meal in Glasgow, bu tCharlie is late. They all order and eat their food, all the while waiting for Charlie who is on his way. After the meal, we discover what happened to Charlie.

• 1. 服务员 (fúwùyuán) – waiter / waitress
• 2. 点菜 (diǎn cài) – to order food
• 3. 菜单 (càidān) – menu
• 4. 饺子 (jiǎozi) – dumplings
• 5. 啤酒 (píjiǔ) – beer
• 6. 桌子 (zhuōzi) – table
• 7. 预订 (yùdìng) – to reserve / booking
• 8. 付钱 (fù qián) – to pay money
• 9. 现金 (xiànjīn) – cash
• 10. 刷卡 (shuā kǎ) – to pay by card Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, restaurant, Chinese food, friendship, loss, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

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He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out!

Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Javier is on a train to a job interview when a nationwide blackout traps everyone for hours. He is nervous and didn't think he could lead others. But when people need help, he stepped up.

• 搬 (bān) – to move house
• 方便 (fāngbiàn) – convenient
• 酒吧 (jiǔ bā) – bar
• 客人 (kè rén) – customer / guest
• 老人 (lǎo rén) – old person
• 帮助 (bāng zhù) – to help / help
• 善良 (shàn liáng) – kindness
• 听说 (tīng shuō) – to hear talk
• 朋友 (péng you) – friend
• 村子 (cūn zi) – village

Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, France, village, bar, community, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

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*Sorry about the audio quality for Darren in this episode, fortunately nobody listens to these podcasts to hear him anyway.

He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out!

Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Javier is on a train to a job interview when a nationwide blackout traps everyone for hours. He is nervous and didn't think he could lead others. But when people need help, he stepped up.

• 火车 (huǒchē) – train
• 停电 (tíngdiàn) – power cut
• 手机 (shǒujī) – mobile phone
• 面试 (miànshì) – job interview
• 紧张 (jǐnzhāng) – nervous
• 领导者 (lǐngdǎozhě) – leader
• 担心 (dānxīn) – to worry
• 冷静 (lěngjìng) – calm
• 帮助 (bāngzhù) – to help
• 首席执行官（shŏu xí zhí xíng guān）- CEO **

Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, black out, poewer cut, job interview, hero, learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

https://www.easydcchinese.com/

One England fan. One dream. One more chance!

Episode of Easy DC Chinese, George, a long suffering England football fan follows his dreams to watch England at the World Cup in the USA. Despite years of disappointment, can England finally do it against Spain in the final!?

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• 世界杯 – shì jiè bēi – World Cup
• 门票 – mén piào – ticket
• 梦想 – mèng xiǎng – dream
• 半决赛 – bàn jué sài – semi‑final
• 决赛 – jué sài – final
• 平局 – píng jú – draw
• 点球 – diǎn qiú – penalty kick
• 赢 – yíng – to win
• 输 – shū – to lose
• 加时赛 – jiā shí sài – extra time **

Tips for learning: Listen to the story a few times. First, focus on the main idea. Then listen for the key words. Each time, you’ll understand more.

For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:easydcchinese.com

Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, World Cup, Football, Soccer, It's not soccer, England, Spain, USA, It's coming home! learning Chinese vocabulary

We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.

Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907)

Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

https://www.easydcchinese.com/

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