by Learn Chinese Mandarin with Melissa
<p>你好！Whether you're saying 'nihao' for the first time or debating China's tech trends in Mandarin – welcome to Chinese Around You, where language meets living culture! </p><p><br></p><p>As a TESOL educator & CATTI-certified translator with 10,000+ teaching hours, I’ve seen learners struggle with two things: </p><p><br></p><p>1️⃣ Finding materials that grow with their level (from HSK1 beginners to HSK6+ advanced learners) </p><p>2️⃣ Understanding the ‘why’ behind Chinese habits– not just the language, but the culture that shapes it </p><p><br></p><p>That’s why every episode gives you: </p><p>✅ Multi-level nuggets: HSK words explained through real-life scenarios </p><p> - Beginners: Key phrases with pinyin & slow pronunciation </p><p> - Intermediate: Grammar breakdowns & cultural insights </p><p> - Advanced: Slang, idioms, and deep dives into Chinese thinking </p><p>✅ Culture decoded: From workplace norms to weekend rituals, we explore what makes China tick </p><p>✅ Actionable practice: Tiered challenges for every level (try saying it → use it creatively → debate it)</p><p><br></p><p>Find the podcast transcript with Pinyin and English at https://www.patreon.com/ChineseAroundYou</p><p><br></p><p>I teach one on one and group Chinese lessons here on italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997</p><p><br></p><p>To buy me a coffee, visit https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou</p>
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April 17, 2025
<p>Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.</p><p><br></p><p>I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone—no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.</p><p><br></p><p>☕️ Want to keep this going?</p><p>Get show transcripts (with Pinyin + English), exclusive content, or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi. Every support you give helps me keep creating free episodes. No pressure, but from the bottom of my heart: thank you.</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou</a></p><p><br></p><p>⭐️ Learn closer with me!</p><p>Join 1:1 or group lessons with Melissa on italki — your progress is what keeps me creating.</p><p><a href="https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997" rel="nofollow">https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997</a></p><p><br></p><p>✨ Got 2 seconds?</p><p>If this podcast matters to you, rate us 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on your listening app! It’s a tiny action that helps more people find this space.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you are or how you learn, you belong here. Let’s keep building this global Chinese-learning family—one episode at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>With gratitude,</p><p>— Melissa</p>
April 10, 2025
<p>Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.</p><p><br></p><p>I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone—no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.</p><p><br></p><p>☕️ Want to keep this going?</p><p>Get show transcripts (with Pinyin + English), exclusive content, or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi. Every support you give helps me keep creating free episodes. No pressure, but from the bottom of my heart: thank you.</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou</a></p><p><br></p><p>⭐️ Learn closer with me!</p><p>Join 1:1 or group lessons with Melissa on italki — your progress is what keeps me creating.</p><p><a href="https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997" rel="nofollow">https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997</a></p><p><br></p><p>✨ Got 2 seconds?</p><p>If this podcast matters to you, rate us 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on your listening app! It’s a tiny action that helps more people find this space.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you are or how you learn, you belong here. Let’s keep building this global Chinese-learning family—one episode at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>With gratitude,</p><p>— Melissa</p>
April 4, 2025
<p>Thanks for being here. This podcast is where stories, language, and connection meet. Whether you’re here to learn Chinese, find calm, or feel less alone—you belong. I’m so grateful you’re listening.</p><p><br></p><p>I started this because I believe Chinese is a language for everyone—no matter your budget, your level, or where you’re tuning in from. That’s why every episode has content for beginners, advanced learners, and everyone in between: learning should be open, not exclusive.</p><p><br></p><p>☕️ Want to keep this going?</p><p>Get show transcripts (with Pinyin + English), exclusive content, or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi. Every support you give helps me keep creating free episodes. No pressure, but from the bottom of my heart: thank you.</p><p><a href="https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/chinesearoundyou</a></p><p><br></p><p>⭐️ Learn closer with me!</p><p>Join 1:1 or group lessons with Melissa on italki — your progress is what keeps me creating.</p><p><a href="https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997" rel="nofollow">https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/5041997</a></p><p><br></p><p>✨ Got 2 seconds?</p><p>If this podcast matters to you, rate us 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ on your listening app! It’s a tiny action that helps more people find this space.</p><p><br></p><p>No matter where you are or how you learn, you belong here. Let’s keep building this global Chinese-learning family—one episode at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>With gratitude,</p><p>— Melissa</p>
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