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Easy DC Chinese

Podcast by Darren George and Crystal Ji

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About Easy DC Chinese

Easy DC Chinese: Learn Chinese naturally through simple stories Are you a beginner Chinese learner looking for the perfect listening practice? Easy DC Chinese is here to help. Hosted by Darren and Crystal, our podcast delivers high-quality, comprehensible input to boost your listening skills naturally. We tell original stories using slow, simple Chinese, making it easy to follow along and absorb the language. Each episode focuses on a set of key words and is supported by a free accompanying PDF from Easydcchinese.com, which includes: Gap-fill exercises The complete Chinese story Line-by-line translations with Pinyin Comprehension questions Grammar breakdowns Start your journey to better listening comprehension with Easy DC Chinese! Follow us on Instagram: easydcchinese

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9 episodes

episode S1E9 - Story 008 What is 520? artwork

S1E9 - Story 008 What is 520?

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: She taught him 520. He taught her forever. In this episode of Easy DC Chinese, Tingting wants to teach her boyfriend Mason about the Chinese holiday 520, so she plans little surprise. But who ends up getting surprised? KEY VOCABULARY: * 五二零 A new Chinese festival  * 节日 Festival * 惊喜 Surprise * 礼物 Gift * 花 Flowers * 旅游卡 Travel Card * 饭店 Restaurant  * 我爱你 I love you * 钻戒 Diamond Ring 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 [https://easydcchinese.com/] Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, Chinese festival, 520, romance, romantic LINKS 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 [http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907]) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841 [http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841]) https://www.easydcchinese.com/ [https://www.easydcchinese.com/] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

20 May 2026 - 11 min
episode S1E8 - Story 007 One Man's Camino artwork

S1E8 - Story 007 One Man's Camino

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: A man. A backpack. A pair of boots. A life-changing journey on Spain's Camino de Santiago. In this episode of Easy DC Chinese, After his wife passes away Michael decides to walk the Camino de Santiago alone. Along the way he meets many friends and learns a new meaning to life, join him on his journey of self discovery. A note on the Camino de Santiago: The Camino de Santiago (or Way of Saint James) are pilgramge routes that cross Spain for hundreds of miles all leading to the city of Santiago in Galica. They pass through some of Spain's most beatiful cities and landscapes and are becoming more and more polular every day, although not everyone walks them for religious reasons these days. If it's not something you have ever done before, I really recommend it, it can be life changing, Buen camino! KEY VOCABULARY: * 妻子 - qī zĭ - wife * 去世 - qù shì - to pass away * 想念 - xiǎng niàn - to miss someone/to miss something  * 走路 - zǒu lù - to walk * 一起 - yìqǐ - together * 累 - lèi - tired * 疼 - téng - painful * 认识 - rèn shi - to meet * 发现 - fāxiàn - to discover * 教堂 - jiàotáng - church 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 [https://easydcchinese.com/] Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, Spain, walking, Camino de Santiago, hiking, meeting friends LINKS 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 [http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907]) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841 [http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841]) https://www.easydcchinese.com/ [https://www.easydcchinese.com/] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

10 May 2026 - 14 min
episode S1E7 - Story 006 The Marathon Plan artwork

S1E7 - Story 006 The Marathon Plan

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Easy DC Chinese, a completely different Mark resolves to run the London Marathon after puttting on a few pounds. Join him as he trains in all weathers and to see what happens on the big day. KEY VOCABULARY: * 马拉松 - mǎlāsōng - marathon * 跑步 - pǎobù - to run * 训练 -xùnliàn - to train * 胖 - pàng - fat * 累 - lèi - tired * 放弃 - fàngqì - to give up * 完成 - wánchéng - to complete * 骄傲 - jiāoào - proud * 天气 - tiānqì - weather * 下雨 - xiàyǔ - to rain 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 [https://easydcchinese.com/] KEYWORDS Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, marathon, running, race, weather, London LINKS 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 [http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907]) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841 [http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841]) https://www.easydcchinese.com/ [https://www.easydcchinese.com/] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

30 Apr 2026 - 12 min
episode S1E6 - Story 005 Sarah's Monday artwork

S1E6 - Story 005 Sarah's Monday

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this story episode of Easy DC Chinese, Sarah tries to get to work on Monday morning and it seems the universe is against her KEY VOCABULARY: * 上班 (shàng bān) - To go / start work * 错过 (cuò guò) - To miss (a bus, train, opportunity) * 忘记 (wàng jì) - to forget * 雨伞 (yǔ sǎn) - umbrella * 滑倒 (huá dǎo) - to slip and fall * 迟到 (chí dào) - to be/arrive late * 度假 (dù jià) - to go on vacation/ holiday * 飞机票 (fēi jī piào) - plane ticket / airline ticket 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 [http://easydcchinese.com] --- Keywords Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, work, rain, holiday, vacation, --- Links 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 [http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907]) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841 [http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841]) This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

20 Apr 2026 - 11 min
episode S1E5 - Story 004 The Forgotten Birthday artwork

S1E5 - Story 004 The Forgotten Birthday

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode of Easy DC Chinese, Mark almost forgets his friend Sarah’s birthday. He calls her to make plans, but a surprise guest turns the evening into something special. KEY VOCABULARY: * 生日 (shēngrì) – birthday * 忘记 (wàngjì) – to forget * 礼物 (lǐwù) – gift * 打电话 (dǎ diànhuà) – to make a phone call * 惊喜 (jīngxǐ) – surprise **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 [https://easydcchinese.com/] ---------------------------------------- KEYWORDS Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, birthday, forget ---------------------------------------- LINKS 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 [http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907]) Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841 [http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841]) HTTPS://EASYDCCHINESE.COM/ [https://easydcchinese.com/] This podcast is powered by Pinecast [https://pinecast.com].

10 Apr 2026 - 9 min
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