Hi everyone, and welcome back to Speak & Pass: Navigating HSK Mandarin and Real-Life Chinese. I’m your host, Xiao, and I’m so glad you’re here. In this episode, we’ll learn

1. 你 (nǐ) – you
2. 好 (hǎo) – good
3. 吗 (ma) – question particle
4. 很 (hěn) – very
5. 也 (yě) – also

to greet someone and have your first short conversation in Mandarin — not just for the test, but also for real-life moments! Let's start!

If you like my work or the free stuff on this podcast and want to say thanks, or encourage me to do more, you can buy me a coffee! @buymeacoffee.com/yangxiaoprt

Speak & Pass: Navigating HSK Mandarin and Real Life Chinese

You will find this show helpful if you’re:

• Preparing for HSK Levels 1 to 4
• A busy adult who wants flexible, focused study time
• A parent hoping to keep Mandarin active at home
• Or just someone who wants to understand and speak Chinese with more confidence

Here’s what we’ll be doing: every week, I’ll walk you through short, simple Mandarin lessons — focused on real communication and progress you can feel.

We’ll cover useful phrases, grammar, and pronunciation — and I’ll explain everything in a clear, non-overwhelming way.

I’ve worked in language education and translation for years, and I know learning Chinese can feel like a huge mountain at first. But I also know it’s doable with the right pace, tools, and encouragement.

You don’t have to do it perfectly — you just have to keep going. That’s what this show is all about.

If you like my work or the free stuff on this podcast and want to say thanks, or encourage me to do more, you can buy me a coffee!

@buymeacoffee.com/yangxiaoprt

Speak & Pass: Navigating HSK Mandarin and Real Life Chinese