Chinese Learning Podcast | HSK 1 (Season 2)

#9 日期 & 星期 (rìqī & xīngqī) | Talk About Dates & Days | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass

11 min · 27. jan. 2026
episode #9 日期 & 星期 (rìqī & xīngqī) | Talk About Dates & Days | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass cover

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#9 日期 & 星期 (rìqī & xīngqī) | Talk About Dates & Days | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 Masterclass In this HSK1 episode, you’ll learn how to talk about dates and days of the week in Chinese using 日期 (rìqī) and 星期 (xīngqī). This is essential everyday Chinese, perfect for making plans, talking about schedules, and understanding basic time expressions. You’ll discover how to say the date in the correct Chinese order (year–month–day), how to ask and answer questions about the day of the week, and how Chinese uses numbers to form weekdays in a simple and logical way. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How to say and understand dates in Chinese (日期) ✅ How to talk about days of the week using 星期 ✅ The correct word order for dates in Mandarin ✅ Simple, practical examples you can use right away Fun Fact: In Chinese, weekdays are very easy to learn. Monday is 星期一 (“week day one”), Tuesday is 星期二, and so on. No special names to memorise! Question for You: How would you say in Chinese: “Today is Friday”? Write your answer in the comments and we’ll check it. Mini Challenge: Create your own sentence using 日期 or 星期. For example: 今天是星期三。 (Today is Wednesday.) 今天是五月十号。 (Today is May 10th.) At Hanyu Chinese School [https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/], we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: * Online Campus [https://campus.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. * Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. * Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. * Hanyu Blog [https://blog.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang [https://www.trainlang.com/en/]! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

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episode #15 Use “Still”, “All” & Classifiers in Chinese | HSK 1 Masterclass artwork

#15 Use “Still”, “All” & Classifiers in Chinese | HSK 1 Masterclass

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Learn “Still” & “All” in Chinese + Essential Classifiers | HSK1 In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 还 (hái) to mean “still” or “also” and 都 (dōu) to mean “all” or “both.” We’ll also cover key classifiers like 个, 杯, and 瓶 to make your sentences sound complete and natural. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to use 还 to show continuation or addition ✅ How to use 都 to include everyone or everything ✅ Common classifiers: 一个, 一杯, 一瓶 ✅ Real-life examples for HSK1 learners ✅ How these small words change meaning and improve fluency Try it Yourself: Write one sentence using 还, 都, or a classifier. Examples: 我还在学习。 / 我们都喜欢中文。 / 我要一杯水。 Start learning step by step at Hanyu Chinese School and get your FREE class: https://wa.me/34936940081?text=Hi%21%20I%20saw%20you%20on%20YouTube%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20you%20a%20question Follow us for more Mandarin tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanyuSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanyuschool Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HanyuSchool LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/trainlang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainlanghanyu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hanyutrainlang At Hanyu Chinese School [https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/], we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: * Online Campus [https://campus.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. * Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. * Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. * Hanyu Blog [https://blog.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang [https://www.trainlang.com/en/]! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

10. juli 20268 min
episode #14 All the “can” verbs in Chinese | HSK 1 artwork

#14 All the “can” verbs in Chinese | HSK 1

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Master 会, 能 & 可以 + 住 in Chinese | HSK1 Podcast In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between 会, 能, and 可以 in Chinese, plus how to use 住 to talk about living or staying somewhere. These are essential for expressing ability, possibility, and permission in real conversations. What You’ll Learn: 会 (huì) – learned ability 我会做饭。 (I can cook – I learned how) 能 (néng) – ability or condition 我能做饭。 (I can cook – I’m able to) ✅ 可以 (kěyǐ) – permission 我可以做饭。 (I’m allowed to cook) 住 (zhù) – to live or stay 我能住在中国三个星期。 (I can stay in China for three weeks) ⏰ Time + action structure 我们明天七点半去学校。 (We go to school tomorrow at 7:30) Challenge for You: Write a sentence using 会, 能, 可以, or 住 in the comments and practise saying it out loud! Learn Chinese with step-by-step lessons and real-life examples at Hanyu Chinese School. Get your FREE class: https://wa.me/34936940081?text=Hi%21%20I%20saw%20you%20on%20YouTube%20and%20I%27d%20like%20to%20ask%20you%20a%20question Explore more languages: Japanese & Korean: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ English, German & more: https://www.trainlang.com Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HanyuSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanyuschool Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/HanyuSchool LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/company/trainlang TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trainlanghanyu Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hanyutrainlang At Hanyu Chinese School [https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/], we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: * Online Campus [https://campus.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. * Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. * Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. * Hanyu Blog [https://blog.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang [https://www.trainlang.com/en/]! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

21. juni 20269 min
episode #13 Learn Direction & Negation in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass artwork

#13 Learn Direction & Negation in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Come Back vs Go Back in Chinese + Negation with 不 and 没 | HSK 1 Do you know the difference between “come back” and “go back” in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 回来 (huílái) and 回去 (huíqù), and also how to say “not” and “didn’t” with 不 (bù) and 没 (méi). These are essential structures for talking about movement, plans, and past actions in real conversations. What You’ll Learn: Direction complements 回来 (huílái) – come back (towards the speaker) 回去 (huíqù) – go back (away from the speaker) 回家 (huí jiā) – go home ❌ Negation in Chinese 不 (bù) – not / don’t (present or future) 没 (méi) – didn’t / haven’t (past) Example Sentences 我回来。 (wǒ huílái) – I come back 我回去。 (wǒ huíqù) – I go back 我不回去。 (wǒ bù huíqù) – I don’t go back 我没回家。 (wǒ méi huí jiā) – I didn’t go home Learn how direction and negation change your sentence meaning instantly. Practice Challenge: Write a sentence using 回来, 回去, 回家, 不, or 没. For example: 我今天不回去。 我昨天没回家。 At Hanyu Chinese School [https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/], we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: * Online Campus [https://campus.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. * Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. * Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. * Hanyu Blog [https://blog.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang [https://www.trainlang.com/en/]! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

28. maj 20269 min
episode #12 Learn Time & Greetings in Chinese | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1 artwork

#12 Learn Time & Greetings in Chinese | Learn Chinese Online | HSK1

Start learning Chinese today with a free trial class: https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/ Learn Daily Greetings & How to Ask the Time in Chinese | HSK 1 Do you know how to say “good morning” and ask the time in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn essential daily expressions you’ll use every day in real conversations. What You’ll Learn: Greetings by time of day 早上好 (zǎoshang hǎo) – Good morning 下午好 (xiàwǔ hǎo) – Good afternoon 晚上好 (wǎnshang hǎo) – Good evening ⏰ Asking the time 现在几点? (xiànzài jǐ diǎn?) – What time is it now? Telling the time 现在十点。 (xiànzài shí diǎn) – It’s 10:00 现在两点半。 (xiànzài liǎng diǎn bàn) – It’s 2:30 Learn how Chinese time expressions work in a simple and logical way. Practice Challenge: Write a sentence using a greeting or tell the time in Chinese. For example: 早上好! 现在三点半。 Leave your sentence in the comments and practise speaking aloud. At Hanyu Chinese School [https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/], we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: * Online Campus [https://campus.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. * Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. * Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. * Hanyu Blog [https://blog.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang [https://www.trainlang.com/en/]! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

28. maj 20269 min
episode #11 来 & 什么时候 (lái & shénme shíhòu) | Ask When in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass artwork

#11 来 & 什么时候 (lái & shénme shíhòu) | Ask When in Chinese | HSK1 Masterclass

Do you know how to ask “when” in Chinese? In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 来 (lái) and 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu) to talk about plans, ask about timing, and have real conversations in Mandarin. What You’ll Learn: ⏰ 什么时候 (shénme shíhòu) – how to ask “when” 你什么时候来? (nǐ shénme shíhòu lái?) – When will you come? 来 (lái) – to come 我明天来。 (wǒ míngtiān lái) – I’ll come tomorrow 什么时候 + Verb – ask about timing 他什么时候来中国? (tā shénme shíhòu lái zhōngguó?) – When will he come to China? 我们什么时候见面? (wǒmen shénme shíhòu jiànmiàn?) – When will we meet? Learn the natural word order to sound more fluent in Chinese. Practice Challenge: Write a sentence using 什么时候 + verb. For example: 你什么时候学习中文? 你什么时候来学校? Leave your sentence in the comments and practise saying it out loud!. At Hanyu Chinese School [https://www.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/], we take pride in offering a unique approach to language learning. What makes our school special? Here are some highlights: * Online Campus [https://campus.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: The best virtual campus. Access study materials, interactive exercises, and additional resources from anywhere, anytime. * Private Teachers: Our highly trained teachers provide personalized classes with an individual approach. * Trial Classes: Not sure if this language is for you? Try our trial classes! Immerse yourself in the language and discover if it’s the right choice for you. * Hanyu Blog [https://blog.hanyuchineseschool.com/en/]: Every week, we publish informative and entertaining articles to help you improve your understanding of the language and culture. Learn more languages with Trainlang [https://www.trainlang.com/en/]! Visit our websites and start your language journey today!

21. maj 20265 min