Chinese Language Convo Club

About Chinese Language Convo Club

For intermediate to advanced Chinese learners who want real-world Mandarin they can actually use—with dialogues, cultural insights, and fun conversations. As a long-time student of Chinese, I’m joined by Vicky Zhang, my friend and seasoned Chinese teacher. Alongside us, we’ll sometimes feature a guest or two. Language learning is a collaborative journey, and we invite anyone with something to contribute to join us along the way. Our goal is to speak Chinese better and our approach is fun, casual, and informative. New lessons bi-weekly.

Publisher

Chinese Language Convo Club - Learn Chinese

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2020

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

184 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   How to "Try" (Or Not!!): Expressing Effort & Intentions in Chinese

   Trying to learn Chinese? Trying to go to bed earlier? Or trying to explain that you really didn’t mean to upset someone? 😅 Vicky and I explore how to say “I’ll try,” “I’m doing my best,” and “I didn’t mean to” in everyday Mandarin. With relatable examples, a mini role-play, and a few laughs about good intentions and stubborn habits, we unpack 试着, 尽量, 努力, and 尽力—because not every “try” means the same thing! 中文 想学好中文，想早点睡，还是想解释“我真的不是故意的”？😅 这期节目，我和 Vicky 聊聊怎么用中文说“我试试”“我已经在尽力了”和“我没想让你难过”。我们用生活中的例子、一小段情景对话，还有关于早睡早起的玩笑，带你搞清楚“试着”“尽量”“努力”和“尽力”的区别。原来，同样是“try”，用中文说还真不一样！ Pinyin Xiǎng xué hǎo Zhōngwén, xiǎng zǎodiǎn shuì, háishi xiǎng jiěshì “wǒ zhēn de bú shì gùyì de”? 😅 Zhè qī jiémù, wo hé Vicky liáoliao zěnme yòng Zhōngwén shuō “wǒ shì shi,” “wǒ yǐjīng zài jìnlì le” hé “wǒ méi xiǎng ràng nǐ nánguò.” Wǒmen yòng shēnghuó zhōng de lìzi, yì xiǎo duàn qíngjǐng duìhuà, hái yǒu guānyú zǎo shuì zǎo qǐ de wánxiào, dài nǐ gǎo qīngchu “shìzhe,” “jǐnliàng,” “nǔlì” hé “jìnlì” de qūbié. Yuánlái, tóngyàng shì “try,” yòng Zhōngwén shuō hái zhēn bù yíyàng! For 10% off Standard Pro or Premium Plans with Maayot (New Users only) follow the link below with offer code: CLCC10OFF https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026 (https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026)

2. 

   27 Sept 2026

   How to Turn Chinese Input into Speaking: A Lesson w/ Maayot 怎么把中文输入变成口语？跟 Maayot 上一堂课

   What does a Maayot Chinese lesson look like? In this special episode of Chinese Language Convo Club, I am joined by Yunyun, a Chinese teacher from Maayot, for a hands-on Chinese lesson that takes us from input to output. Using the saying 不要把鸡蛋放在一个篮子里 — “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket”, Yunyun walks me through Maayot’s learning approach: listening, understanding vocabulary in context, translation, shadowing, and speaking practice. Along the way, we learn useful vocabulary for investing and personal finance, and Yunyun shares some interesting language-learning tips—including why closing your eyes can help with listening practice and how “imagined conversations” can help you practice speaking when you’re studying alone. We then put the method to the test with an unscripted conversation in Chinese about investing! 🎁 Special Offer for Convo Club Listeners Get 10% off a new Maayot monthly Standard or Pro subscription with code CLCC10OFF. Try Maayot & get 10% off: ⁠https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026⁠ (https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026) Offer is for new Maayot subscribers. 中文节目简介: 这一期 Chinese Language Convo Club，我们请到了 Maayot 的中文老师云云，带我们亲自体验一次 Maayot 的中文学习流程！ 这堂课围绕一句很有名的话——“不要把鸡蛋放在一个篮子里”。云云会带 我从听对话、理解词汇和跟读练习，一直到开口表达自己的想法，一步一步把中文的“输入”变成“输出”。 我们还会学习一些跟投资理财有关的实用表达。云云也会分享几个有意思的语言学习方法，比如闭上眼睛练听力，以及通过“想象对话”来练习口语。 最后，我也会现场挑战一下，用中文聊聊自己的投资经历！ Maayot 新用户订阅 Standard 或 Pro 月度套餐，可以享受 九折优惠（10% off）。优惠码：CLCC10OFF https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026 (https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026) Zhè yí qī Chinese Language Convo Club, wǒmen qǐng dào le Maayot de Zhōngwén lǎoshī Yúnyún, dài wǒmen qīnzì tǐyàn yí cì Maayot de Zhōngwén xuéxí liúchéng! Zhè táng kè wéirào yí jù hěn yǒumíng de huà——“Bú yào bǎ jīdàn fàng zài yí ge lánzi lǐ.” Yúnyún huì dài wo cóng tīng gùshi, lǐjiě cíhuì hé gēndú liànxí, yìzhí dào kāikǒu biǎodá zìjǐ de xiǎngfǎ, yí bù yí bù bǎ Zhōngwén de “shūrù” biàn chéng “shūchū”. Wǒmen hái huì xuéxí yìxiē gēn tóuzī lǐcái yǒuguān de shíyòng biǎodá. Yúnyún yě huì fēnxiǎng jǐ ge yǒuyìsi de yǔyán xuéxí fāngfǎ, bǐrú bì shàng yǎnjing liàn tīnglì, yǐjí tōngguò “xiǎngxiàng duìhuà” lái liànxí kǒuyǔ. Zuìhòu, wo yě huì xiànchǎng tiǎozhàn yíxià, yòng Zhōngwén liáoliao zìjǐ de tóuzī jīnglì! 🎁 Convo Club tīngzhòng zhuānshǔ yōuhuì: https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026 (https://story.maayot.com/signup?code=CLCC10OFF&utm_source=chineselearningwithcc&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=partners-2026) Maayot xīn yònghù dìngyuè Standard huò Pro yuèdù tàocān, kěyǐ xiǎngshòu jiǔzhé yōuhuì (10% off). Yōuhuì mǎ: CLCC10OFF.

3. 

   13 Sept 2026

   Are You Overthinking Again? 又开始内耗了？

   Ever replay a conversation in your head and wonder, “Did I say something wrong?” Or send someone a message, get no reply, and immediately start imagining the worst? There’s a very Chinese word for that kind of mental spiraling: 内耗 (nèihào). In this episode of Chinese Language Convo Club, Lindi and Vicky explore how 内耗 went from meaning “internal consumption” or “internal friction” to describing the overthinking, self-doubt, and mental exhaustion so many of us experience today. We’ll talk about why social media, too many choices, perfectionism, work—and even learning Chinese—can send us into an 内耗 spiral. You’ll also learn useful everyday expressions like 脑补 (nǎobǔ), practice separating 事实 (facts) from the stories your brain invents, and discover some practical ways to spend less energy worrying and more energy taking action. Plus, stick around for Mandarin pronunciation and speaking practice using a line from today’s dialogue. 少一点内耗，多一点行动！ Less overthinking, more action! 你有没有过这样的经历：跟别人聊完天以后，回到家还一直想：“我是不是说错话了？”或者给朋友发了消息，对方几个小时没回，你就开始怀疑：“他是不是不高兴了？” 这种反复纠结、怀疑自己、消耗自己情绪和精力的状态，现在很多人会用一个很流行的词来形容——内耗。 这一期《中文对话俱乐部》，Lindi 和 Vicky 一起来聊聊“内耗”到底是什么意思，以及为什么现代人特别容易陷入内耗。社交媒体、选择太多、完美主义、工作压力，甚至学习中文，都可能让我们想得太多。 你还会学到 脑补、纠结、优化 等实用的中文表达，并学习如何区分 事实 和 脑补，用行动代替反复思考。 最后，我们还会带大家一起做中文发音和口语练习。 少一点内耗，多一点行动! Nǐ yǒu méiyǒu guò zhèyàng de jīnglì: gēn biérén liáo wán tiān yǐhòu, huí dào jiā hái yìzhí xiǎng: “Wǒ shì bú shì shuō cuò huà le?” Huòzhě gěi péngyou fā le xiāoxi, duìfāng jǐ ge xiǎoshí méi huí, nǐ jiù kāishǐ huáiyí: “Tā shì bú shì bù gāoxìng le?” Zhè zhǒng fǎnfù jiūjié, huáiyí zìjǐ, xiāohào zìjǐ qíngxù hé jīnglì de zhuàngtài, xiànzài hěn duō rén huì yòng yí ge hěn liúxíng de cí lái xíngróng — nèihào. Zhè yì qī “Zhōngwén Duìhuà Jùlèbù”, Lindi hé Vicky yìqǐ lái liáoliao “nèihào” dàodǐ shì shénme yìsi, yǐjí wèishénme xiàndài rén tèbié róngyì xiànrù nèihào. Shèjiāo méitǐ, xuǎnzé tài duō, wánměi zhǔyì, gōngzuò yālì, shènzhì xuéxí Zhōngwén, dōu kěnéng ràng wǒmen xiǎng de tài duō. Nǐ hái huì xuédào nǎobǔ, jiūjié, yōuhuà děng shíyòng de Zhōngwén biǎodá, bìng xuéxí rúhé qūfēn shìshí hé nǎobǔ, yòng xíngdòng dàitì fǎnfù sīkǎo. Zuìhòu, wǒmen hái huì dài dàjiā yìqǐ zuò Zhōngwén fāyīn hé kǒuyǔ liànxí. Shǎo yìdiǎn nèihào, duō yìdiǎn xíngdòng!

Who has been a guest on Chinese Language Convo Club

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Giacobbe
• Vicky
• Chef Wang Gang

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

26 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

82

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