Charlie & Chris Simple Chinese Chat

EP3 — How Many People Are in Your Family?In this episode, Charlie and Chris talk about family, one of the most common topics in everyday Chinese conversations.Why do Chinese people ask “How many people are in your family?” so often?Why are there so many different words for uncles, brothers, and sisters?And why do some people call their cousins “哥哥” or “姐姐”?This episode includes:• 你家有几口人？• 哥哥、姐姐、弟弟、妹妹• Chinese family terms• Only-child culture in China• Simple beginner-friendly Chinese conversationLevel: A1–A2 Beginner ChineseLength: ~7 minutes

EP2 — Do You Have a Chinese Name?In this episode, Charlie and Chris talk about one of the first things you learn in Chinese: introducing yourself and asking someone’s name.Why does Chinese use the word “叫” for names?How do foreigners choose Chinese names?And why do some Chinese and English names sound accidentally hilarious?This episode includes:• 你叫什么名字？• 我叫……• Chinese names vs. English names• Simple self-introductions• Real beginner-friendly Chinese conversationLevel: A1–A2 Beginner ChineseLength: ~7 minutes

EP1 — 你好！第一次见面In this first episode, Charlie and Chris talk about one of the most important Chinese phrases: “你好” (hello).What does “你好” really mean?Do Chinese people actually say it every day?When should you use it — and when does it sound too formal?This episode includes:• 你好 / 你们好• 对不起 / 没关系• 老师好 / 大家好• Simple real-life Chinese conversations• Slow replay practiceLevel: A1 Beginner ChineseLength: ~8 minutes