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Easy DC Chinese

Easy DC Chinese

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: easydcchineseDarren George and Crystal Ji Language Learning
Episodes
  • S1E18 - Story 017 The Last Box of Pizza
    6 Oct 2026
    Episode Description:

    Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Ryan is a pizza delivery guy who has to deliver for his daughter's birthday tomorrow, and also deliver the last box of pizza

    Key vocabulary:
    • 披萨 (pīsà) – pizza
    • 外卖员 (wàimàiyuán) – delivery driver
    • 摩托车 (mótuōchē) – motorbike
    • 汽油 (qìyóu) – petrol / gas
    • 生日 (shēngrì) – birthday
    • 礼物 (lǐwù) – gift
    • 累 (lèi) – tired
    • 罚款 (fákuǎn) – fine / penalty
    • 奖金 (jiǎngjīn) – bonus
    • 聊天 (liáotiān) – to chat
    • 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

    Keywords

    Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, pizza, delivery guy, moped, birthday, learning Chinese vocabulary

    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)

    Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

    https://www.easydcchinese.com/

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    11 mins
  • S1E17 - Story 016 I Want to Go Back Home
    8 Sep 2026
    Episode Description:

    Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Jack, a British exchange student moves to China. But it's far from home and very different, so he begins to miss his friends and family and regret his decision. But then one day he stumbles across English Corner language exchange and he discovers that China is not so bad after all.

    Key vocabulary:
    • 交换生 exchange student
    • 奖学金 scholarship
    • 宿舍 dormitory / student dorm
    • 想家 to miss home / homesick
    • 放弃 to give up
    • 语言交换角 language exchange corner
    • 筷子 chopsticks
    • 中国菜 Chinese food / Chinese cuisine
    • 申请 to apply (for)
    • 第二个家 second home
    • 电子邮件 — email
    • 机会 — opportunity

    • 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

    Keywords

    Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input, travel, homesickness, friends, language exchange, learning Chinese vocabulary

    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)

    Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

    https://www.easydcchinese.com/

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    14 mins
  • S1E16 - Story 015 Who's Inside my House?
    25 Aug 2026
    Episode Description:

    Episode of Easy DC Chinese, Xiao Wang loves his new appartment, and it's so cheap! But when strange things start to happen, he wonders whether he really got a good deal after all.

    Key vocabulary:
    • 租房 zū fáng rent an apartment
    • 房东 fáng dōng landlord
    • 合同 hé tóng contract
    • 钥匙 yào shi key
    • 门锁 mén suǒ a lock
    • 冰箱 bīng xiāng fridge
    • 阳台 yáng tái balcony
    • 家具 jiā jù furniture
    • 道歉 dào qiàn apologise
    • 邻居 lín jū neighbour 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

    Keywords

    Chinese learning, Mandarin listening, beginner Chinese, HSK 1, Chinese story, slow stories, simple Chinese, easy Chinese, comprehensible input,apartment, rent, landlord, mystery, guest, learning Chinese vocabulary

    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)

    Outro music: Dvir Silverstone from Pixabay (pixabay.com/users/sonican-38947841)

    https://www.easydcchinese.com/

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    12 mins
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