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!

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.

Speak & Pass: Navigating HSK Mandarin and Real Life Chinese