3 Minute Basic Chinese - Part 1

Learn the basics about self-introduction, hobbies and basic pronouns. 

Lesson 1 - Say your name

In this video we are going to show you how to introduce yourself in Mandarin Chinese. 

 Q: 你叫什么名字?[nǐ jiào shén me míng zi] 

 (you called what name) What is your name? 

A: 我叫… [wǒ jiào]…

( I called) I’m..

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Lesson 2 - Say your nationality

In this video we are going to show you how to say your nationality in Mandarin Chinese.

Q: 你是哪国人? [nǐ shì nǎ guó rén] (you are which country person)

What is your nationality?

A: 我是英国人. [wǒ shì yīng guó rén] (I am Britain person)

I’m British.

(For other countries, please refer to the Quizlet study sets below)

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Play this country name matching game! Or choose your preferred study mode from the menu on the right bottom corner. 

Lesson 3 - Say He, She, It & More

In this video we are going to show you how to say personal pronouns in Mandarin Chinese.

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Lesson 4 - Say Your Hobbies & Abilities

In this video we are going to show you how to talk about your hobbies in Mandarin Chinese.

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Play this hobby name matching game! Or choose your preferred study mode from the menu on the right bottom corner. 

Lesson 5 - This, That & Which

In this video we are going to show you how to say “This” “That” “Which” in Mandarin Chinese.

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3 Minutes Basic Chinese
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