https://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast/simple-mandarinIf you grew up overseas in a Chinese family, or you’re just curious about the language and culture - come along with us and take Mandarin beyond the textbook and into real life. It’s not just about learning words, it’s about understanding how people actually speak; following conversations with family and friends, catching online trends and slang, and using expressions you’ll genuinely need day to day. Speaking Mandarin really isn’t as hard as you think. - 如果你是在海外长大的华人， 或者你只是对中文和中华文化感到好奇——跟着我们，让中文跳出课本，学习语言、理解文化。 听懂爸妈和朋友的对话， 理解网络冲浪的热梗， 学会生活里真正会用到的表达。 开口说中文，一点都不难！cmnStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2026, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSIf you grew up overseas in a Chinese family, or you’re just curious about the language and culture - come along with us and take Mandarin beyond the textbook and into real life. It’s not just about learning words, it’s about understanding how people actually speak; following conversations with family and friends, catching online trends and slang, and using expressions you’ll genuinely need day to day. Speaking Mandarin really isn’t as hard as you think. - 如果你是在海外长大的华人， 或者你只是对中文和中华文化感到好奇——跟着我们，让中文跳出课本，学习语言、理解文化。 听懂爸妈和朋友的对话， 理解网络冲浪的热梗， 学会生活里真正会用到的表达。 开口说中文，一点都不难！If you grew up overseas in a Chinese family, or you’re just curious about the language and culture - come along with us and take Mandarin beyond the textbook and into real life. It’s not just about learning words, it’s about understanding how people actually speak; following conversations with family and friends, catching online trends and slang, and using expressions you’ll genuinely need day to day. Speaking Mandarin really isn’t as hard as you think. - 如果你是在海外长大的华人， 或者你只是对中文和中华文化感到好奇——跟着我们，让中文跳出课本，学习语言、理解文化。 听懂爸妈和朋友的对话， 理解网络冲浪的热梗， 学会生活里真正会用到的表达。 开口说中文，一点都不难！falseserialSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/simple-mandarin/20260521170740_943746-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast/simple-mandarinSBS,Language Learning,Language education,Language Learners,Culture and Language,Foreign Languages,Mandarin,Mandarin Language,Chinese Culture,Chinese LanguageIn English, small talk usually revolves around things like the weather, weekend plans, or holidays. But in Chinese, chitchat often doesn’t work in quite the same way. - 在英文里，small talk通常聊天气、周末、假期；但中文中，闲聊的内容却往往不是这些。（点击上方收听音频）0000019e-fedd-de18-a1de-fedfe56c0003https://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast-episode/sbs-mandarin-simple-ep4-small-talk-in-chinese/f0msr1qlrIn English, small talk usually revolves around things like the weather, weekend plans, or holidays. But in Chinese, chitchat often doesn’t work in quite the same way. - 在英文里，small talk通常聊天气、周末、假期；但中文中，闲聊的内容却往往不是这些。（点击上方收听音频）In English, small talk usually revolves around things like the weather, weekend plans, or holidays. But in Chinese, chitchat often doesn’t work in quite the same way. - 在英文里，small talk通常聊天气、周末、假期；但中文中，闲聊的内容却往往不是这些。（点击上方收听音频）14fullunset00:09:2814Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:20:00 +1000In English, the word “foreigner” can sound somewhat distant or formal. In Chinese, however, “laowai” is a much more everyday term - you might hear it on the street, see it in short videos, or even come across it in casual conversation. - 在英文里，“foreigner”这个词听起来多少带着一点距离感；但在中文里，“老外”却是一个非常日常的说法——你可能在街头听到它，也可能在短视频里刷到，甚至在聊天中被很自然地提起。 澳大利亚人罗瑞也分享了他30多年前在北京当“老外”的经历。（点击上方收听音频）0000019e-b6e2-d18d-a1be-bfff628c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast-episode/sbs-mandarin-simple-ep3-being-a-foreigner/32xlnkrizIn English, the word “foreigner” can sound somewhat distant or formal. In Chinese, however, “laowai” is a much more everyday term - you might hear it on the street, see it in short videos, or even come across it in casual conversation. - 在英文里，“foreigner”这个词听起来多少带着一点距离感；但在中文里，“老外”却是一个非常日常的说法——你可能在街头听到它，也可能在短视频里刷到，甚至在聊天中被很自然地提起。 澳大利亚人罗瑞也分享了他30多年前在北京当“老外”的经历。（点击上方收听音频）In English, the word “foreigner” can sound somewhat distant or formal. In Chinese, however, “laowai” is a much more everyday term - you might hear it on the street, see it in short videos, or even come across it in casual conversation. - 在英文里，“foreigner”这个词听起来多少带着一点距离感；但在中文里，“老外”却是一个非常日常的说法——你可能在街头听到它，也可能在短视频里刷到，甚至在聊天中被很自然地提起。 澳大利亚人罗瑞也分享了他30多年前在北京当“老外”的经历。（点击上方收听音频）13fullunset00:11:3613Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +1000Why does Mandarin so often use phrases like "maybe", "let’s see" or "we’ll decide later"? In this episode, we explore the flexibility of everyday Mandarin through a conversation set during a trip to Beijing. Sometimes, not speaking too directly is actually a form of politeness. - 为什么中文总喜欢“要不”“先看看”“到时候再说”？这一集，我们从一次北京旅行中的对话出发，带你理解中文里的“弹性”——有时候，说得不那么绝对，反而是一种礼貌和默契。（点击上方收听音频）0000019e-7108-d5f7-a3ff-fb7830cf0000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast-episode/mandarin-so-simple-ep2-why-chinese-doesnt-like-speaking-in-absolutes/fil3kvwjyWhy does Mandarin so often use phrases like "maybe", "let’s see" or "we’ll decide later"? In this episode, we explore the flexibility of everyday Mandarin through a conversation set during a trip to Beijing. Sometimes, not speaking too directly is actually a form of politeness. - 为什么中文总喜欢“要不”“先看看”“到时候再说”？这一集，我们从一次北京旅行中的对话出发，带你理解中文里的“弹性”——有时候，说得不那么绝对，反而是一种礼貌和默契。（点击上方收听音频）Why does Mandarin so often use phrases like "maybe", "let’s see" or "we’ll decide later"? In this episode, we explore the flexibility of everyday Mandarin through a conversation set during a trip to Beijing. Sometimes, not speaking too directly is actually a form of politeness. - 为什么中文总喜欢“要不”“先看看”“到时候再说”？这一集，我们从一次北京旅行中的对话出发，带你理解中文里的“弹性”——有时候，说得不那么绝对，反而是一种礼貌和默契。（点击上方收听音频）12fullunset00:11:4312Fri, 29 May 2026 10:36:00 +1000Why does Chinese always come back to “eating”? In this episode, we look at one of the most interesting words in Chinese - “chi” (吃) - and how it means much more than just food. - 为什么中文总是绕不开“吃”？ 吃饭、吃苦、吃亏……连“你吃了吗？”都是一句关心。这一集，带你解锁中文最有意思的一个字——“吃”——它从来不止是食物。（点击上方收听音频）0000019e-2647-dbd4-ab9f-3fffcf520003https://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast-episode/mandarin-so-simple-ep1-eat-is-more-than-food/c9sx0uuvaWhy does Chinese always come back to “eating”? In this episode, we look at one of the most interesting words in Chinese - “chi” (吃) - and how it means much more than just food. - 为什么中文总是绕不开“吃”？ 吃饭、吃苦、吃亏……连“你吃了吗？”都是一句关心。这一集，带你解锁中文最有意思的一个字——“吃”——它从来不止是食物。（点击上方收听音频）Why does Chinese always come back to “eating”? In this episode, we look at one of the most interesting words in Chinese - “chi” (吃) - and how it means much more than just food. - 为什么中文总是绕不开“吃”？ 吃饭、吃苦、吃亏……连“你吃了吗？”都是一句关心。这一集，带你解锁中文最有意思的一个字——“吃”——它从来不止是食物。（点击上方收听音频）11fullunset00:15:3311Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +1000If you are a second- or third-generation Chinese speaker, a Mandarin learner, or simply curious about Chinese culture, SBS Simple Mandarin takes you into the world of real, everyday Chinese. - 如果你是二三代华人、中文学习者，还是对中华文化感兴趣，《普通话 好简单》（SBS Simple Mandarin）带你走进真实中文世界。从网络热梗、生活口语到流行文化与代际交流，一起听懂那些课本里学不到、但生活中真正有人会说的中文。0000019e-0585-da8d-a7de-edb726e50000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/chinese/zh-hans/podcast-episode/sbs-simple-mandarin-intro/nxnjdab2yIf you are a second- or third-generation Chinese speaker, a Mandarin learner, or simply curious about Chinese culture, SBS Simple Mandarin takes you into the world of real, everyday Chinese. - 如果你是二三代华人、中文学习者，还是对中华文化感兴趣，《普通话 好简单》（SBS Simple Mandarin）带你走进真实中文世界。从网络热梗、生活口语到流行文化与代际交流，一起听懂那些课本里学不到、但生活中真正有人会说的中文。If you are a second- or third-generation Chinese speaker, a Mandarin learner, or simply curious about Chinese culture, SBS Simple Mandarin takes you into the world of real, everyday Chinese. - 如果你是二三代华人、中文学习者，还是对中华文化感兴趣，《普通话 好简单》（SBS Simple Mandarin）带你走进真实中文世界。从网络热梗、生活口语到流行文化与代际交流，一起听懂那些课本里学不到、但生活中真正有人会说的中文。1trailerunset00:01:351Fri, 08 May 2026 13:16:00 +1000