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Easy DC Chinese

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by Darren George and Crystal Ji

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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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June 20, 2026

S1E12 - Story 011 The Day of the Power Cut

<p>*Sorry about the audio quality for Darren in this episode, fortunately nobody listens to these podcasts to hear him anyway.</p> <h1>Episode Description:</h1> <p>He thought he couldn't lead, then the lights went out!</p> <p>Episode of <strong>Easy DC Chinese</strong>, 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.</p> <h1><strong>Key vocabulary:</strong></h1> <ul> <li>火车 (huǒchē) – train</li> <li>停电 (tíngdiàn) – power cut</li> <li>手机 (shǒujī) – mobile phone</li> <li>面试 (miànshì) – job interview</li> <li>紧张 (jǐnzhāng) – nervous</li> <li>领导者 (lǐngdǎozhě) – leader</li> <li>担心 (dānxīn) – to worry</li> <li>冷静 (lěngjìng) – calm</li> <li>帮助 (bāngzhù) – to help</li> <li>首席执行官（shŏu xí zhí xíng guān）- CEO **</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tips for learning:</strong> 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.</p> <p>For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:<a href="https://easydcchinese.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>easydcchinese.com</strong></a></p> <h1><strong>Keywords</strong></h1> <p>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</p> <h1>Links</h1> <p>We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.</p> <p>Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (<a href="http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907" rel="nofollow">pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907</a>)</p> <p>Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (<a href="http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841" rel="nofollow">pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.easydcchinese.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.easydcchinese.com/</a></p>

June 10, 2026

S1E11 - Story 010 Maybe This Year!

<h1>Episode Description:</h1> <p>One England fan. One dream. One more chance! </p> <p>Episode of <strong>Easy DC Chinese</strong>, 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!?</p> <h1>Key vocabulary:</h1> <p>**</p> <ul> <li>世界杯 – shì jiè bēi – World Cup</li> <li>门票 – mén piào – ticket</li> <li>梦想 – mèng xiǎng – dream</li> <li>半决赛 – bàn jué sài – semi‑final</li> <li>决赛 – jué sài – final</li> <li>平局 – píng jú – draw</li> <li>点球 – diǎn qiú – penalty kick</li> <li>赢 – yíng – to win</li> <li>输 – shū – to lose</li> <li>加时赛 – jiā shí sài – extra time **</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tips for learning:</strong> 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.</p> <p>For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:<a href="https://easydcchinese.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>easydcchinese.com</strong></a></p> <h1><strong>Keywords</strong></h1> <p>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</p> <h1>Links</h1> <p>We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.</p> <p>Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (<a href="http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907" rel="nofollow">pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907</a>)</p> <p>Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (<a href="http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841" rel="nofollow">pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.easydcchinese.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.easydcchinese.com/</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

May 30, 2026

S1E10 - Story 009 Head-Spinning Family Titles

<h1>Episode Description:</h1> <p>Titles, titles, everywhere!</p> <p>One Spanish husband. Twenty Chinese relatives. Zero chance of remembering all the <a href="http://names.In" rel="nofollow">names.In</a> this episode of <strong>Easy DC Chinese</strong>, Xiaoyu brings her new Spanish husband Juan to meet her entire family in China. Juan quickly learns that Chinese has a different title for almost every relative – and gets more than a little dizzy. But will he win over the family by the end? A funny, warm story about language, culture, and the chaos of family.</p> <h1>Key vocabulary:</h1> <ul> <li>爸爸 – bàba – father</li> <li>妈妈 – māma – mother</li> <li>哥哥 – gēge – older brother</li> <li>姐姐 – jiějie – older sister</li> <li>弟弟 – dìdi – younger brother</li> <li>妹妹 – mèimei – younger sister</li> <li>伯伯 – bóbo – uncle (your dad's older brother)</li> <li>叔叔 – shūshu – uncle (your dad's younger brother)</li> <li>阿姨 – āyí – aunt (your mum's sister)</li> <li>称呼 – chēnghu – title / how you address people</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tips for learning:</strong> 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.</p> <p>For the full transcript, vocabulary exercises, and grammar practice, visit our website:<a href="https://easydcchinese.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>easydcchinese.com</strong></a></p> <h1><strong>Keywords</strong></h1> <p>Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, family titles, Chinese family, cultural differences, Spanish husband, learning Chinese vocabulary</p> <h1>Links</h1> <p>We want to thank the artists who produced the music in this episode.</p> <p>Intro music: "Sound Music" from Pixabay (<a href="http://pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907" rel="nofollow">pixabay.com/users/lp-studio-music-44167907</a>)</p> <p>Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (<a href="http://pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841" rel="nofollow">pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841</a>)</p> <p><a href="https://www.easydcchinese.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.easydcchinese.com/</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

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What is 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
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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