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Playful Chinese

110 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

Playful Chinese is a podcast about learning everyday Chinese that you can use with your child. About seeing Chinese culture beyond the surface level and connecting with it no matter where you are. Are you thinking about introducing Mandarin Chinese to your children? Do you want to explore world culture with your kids? Come and join me to explore the Chinese language and cultures!

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Hide and Seek in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 10, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese with Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, “Miss Panda.” My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese fun, playful and simple so you and your children can actively use it every day. Have fun! - This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version |Simplified Chinese version   - Sign up for Miss Panda’s email newsletter at https://www.misspandachinese.com/blog/ Follow Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett "Mi...

My name is... in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 09, 2021 03:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese with Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, “Miss Panda.” My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese fun, playful and simple so you and your children can actively use it every day. Have fun! - This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version   - Sign up for Miss Panda’s email newsletter at https://www.misspandachinese.com/blog/ Follow Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett "M...

Go to the bathroom in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 08, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese with Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, “Miss Panda.” My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese fun, playful and simple so you and your children can actively use it every day. Have fun! - This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version    - Sign up for Miss Panda’s email newsletter at https://www.misspandachinese.com/blog/ Follow Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett "...

Try again in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 07, 2021 04:57 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese with Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, “Miss Panda.” My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese fun, playful and simple so you and your children can actively use it every day. Have fun! - This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version   - Sign up for Miss Panda’s email newsletter at https://www.misspandachinese.com/blog/ Follow Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett "M...

Buckle Up in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 06, 2021 03:45 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese. My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese fun, playful and simple so you and your children can actively use it every day. * This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version   * Sign up for Miss Panda’s email newsletter at https://www.misspandachinese.com/blog/ Follow Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett "Miss Panda": Instagram: instagram.com/miss_panda_chin...

Pat a cake nursery rhyme in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 05, 2021 02:45 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese with Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, “Miss Panda.” My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese fun, playful and simple so you and your children can actively use it every day. Have fun! - This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version - Sign up for Miss Panda’s email newsletter at https://www.misspandachinese.com/blog/ Follow Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett "Mis...

Bake cookies in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 04, 2021 01:50 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MB

Welcome to another episode of Playful Chinese with Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, “Miss Panda.” My work is to make learning Mandarin Chinese simple, playful and joyful so you and your child can actively use it every day. Have fun! - You can find out more about Amanda Miss Panda by reading her blog at MissPandaChinese.com - This episode is brought to you by First Mandarin Sounds an Awesome Chinese Word Book. Traditional Chinese version | Simplified Chinese version - Sign up for Miss Panda’s ...

How Old Are You in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 02, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

The host for Playful Chinese is  Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, "Miss Panda." Miss Panda Chinese   https://www.misspandachinese.com/ Miss Panda writes songs, music, and stories for children. Her mission is to bring the joy of learning Mandarin Chinese to learners!  The theme music for the podcast is composed and performed by "Miss Panda."  The title of the song is “Hello Nǐ Hǎo” and it is the title song in the “Let’s Learn Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda!” streaming album and you can listen to...

Teaching Children Languages Through Play with Habbi Habbi: Hanna and Anne-Louise

September 18, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Guests: Habbi Habbi founders Hanna and Anne-Louise Teaching Children Chinese and Spanish Through Play   HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett a.k.a. "Miss Panda."  Activate the joy of learning Mandarin with Miss Panda Chinese  Book:  First Mandarin Sounds: an awesome Chinese word book Streaming Album:  “Let’s Learn Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda!” on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify   Music credit: (interview) "Somewhere Sunny" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lice...

Teaching Children Language Through Play with Habbi Habbi: Hanna and Anne-Louise

September 18, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Guests: Habbi Habbi founders Hanna and Anne-Louise Teaching Children Chinese and Spanish Through Play   HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett a.k.a. "Miss Panda."  Activate the joy of learning Mandarin with Miss Panda Chinese  Book:  First Mandarin Sounds: an awesome Chinese word book Streaming Album:  “Let’s Learn Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda!” on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify   Music credit: (interview) "Somewhere Sunny" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lice...

Interview: Teaching Children Languages Through Play with Habbi Habbi: Hanna and Anne-Louise

September 18, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Guests: Habbi Habbi founders Hanna and Anne-Louise Teaching Children Chinese and Spanish Through Play   HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett a.k.a. "Miss Panda."  Activate the joy of learning Mandarin with Miss Panda Chinese  Book:  First Mandarin Sounds: an awesome Chinese word book Streaming Album:  “Let’s Learn Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda!” on Amazon, iTunes, Spotify   Music credit: (interview) "Somewhere Sunny" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lice...

Interview: The Parents's Guide to Raising Multi-literate Children with Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori | Interview

July 31, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Guest: Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori Book:  The Parents’ Guide to Raising Multi-literate Children Website:  Library4Multilinguals   HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and many parents and children know her as "Miss Panda." You can visit Miss Panda and explore her resources at  Miss Panda Chinese. Her NEW book is First Mandarin Sounds: an awesome Chinese word book that helps parents to guide kids to acquire first Chinese words and essential Mandarin sounds in a pla...

The Parents's Guide to Raising Multi-literate Children with Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori | Interview

July 31, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Guest: Yoshito Darmon-Shimamori Book:  The Parents’ Guide to Raising Multi-literate Children Website:  Library4Multilinguals   HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and many parents and children know her as "Miss Panda." You can visit Miss Panda and explore her resources at  Miss Panda Chinese. Her NEW book is First Mandarin Sounds: an awesome Chinese word book that helps parents to guide kids to acquire first Chinese words and essential Mandarin sounds in a pla...

A Brown Bear in Mandarin with Miss Panda

February 11, 2021 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Today we are learning about "A Brown Bear" in Chinese. *** Miss Panda's debut book, FIRST MANDARIN SOUNDS: an awesome Chinese Word Book is now available worldwide. Check it out at Miss Panda Chinese. *** Expressions are in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) pet - Chǒngwù kitten - xiǎo māo You smell like a kitten. - nǐ wén qǐlái xiàng xiǎo māo green... - lǜsè de snake - shé no - bùshì brown... - zōngsè de bear - xióng a snake - yītiáo lǜsè de shé a brown bear - yī zhǐ zōngsè...

A Brown Bear in Chinese with Miss Panda

February 11, 2021 11:30 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Today we are learning about "A Brown Bear" in Chinese. *** Miss Panda's debut book, FIRST MANDARIN SOUNDS: an awesome Chinese Word Book is now available worldwide. Check it out at Miss Panda Chinese. *** Expressions are in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) pet - Chǒngwù kitten - xiǎo māo You smell like a kitten. - nǐ wén qǐlái xiàng xiǎo māo green... - lǜsè de snake - shé no - bùshì brown... - zōngsè de bear - xióng a snake - yītiáo lǜsè de shé a brown bear - yī zhǐ zōngsè...

Make a Snowman in Chinese with Miss Panda

February 05, 2021 18:10 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB

Today we are learning about "Make a Snowman" in Chinese. *** Miss Panda's debut book, FIRST MANDARIN SOUNDS: an awesome Chinese Word Book is now available worldwide. Check it out at Miss Panda Chinese. *** Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) It's very cold. - hǎo lěng Where are my gloves? - wǒ de shǒutào zài nǎlǐ? You smell like hot chocolate. - nǐ wén qǐ lái xiàng rè qiǎo kè lì hot chocolate - rè qiǎo kè lì It's very warm. - hěn wēnnuǎn come! - lái look! ...

Make a Snowman in Mandarin with Miss Panda

February 05, 2021 18:10 - 10 minutes - 9.71 MB

Today we are learning about "Make a Snowman" in Chinese. *** Miss Panda's debut book, FIRST MANDARIN SOUNDS: an awesome Chinese Word Book is now available worldwide. Check it out at Miss Panda Chinese. *** Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) It's very cold. - hǎo lěng Where are my gloves? - wǒ de shǒutào zài nǎlǐ? You smell like hot chocolate. - nǐ wén qǐ lái xiàng rè qiǎo kè lì hot chocolate - rè qiǎo kè lì It's very warm. - hěn wēnnuǎn come! - lái look! ...

Let's Go in Mandarin Chinese with Miss Panda

January 23, 2021 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

Today we are learning Let's Go!  in Chinese. === Do you know... Miss Panda's children's picture book FIRST MANDARIN SOUNDS: an awesome Chinese Word Book is NOW  available worldwide! === Expression note is in English-Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Let's go - zǒu ba I need help. - wǒ xū yào bāng máng  mango - máng guǒ It's here. - zài zhè lǐ I found my mango. - wǒ zhǎo dào wǒ de máng guǒ le Let's take a look. - wǒ men kàn yī kàn apple - píng guǒ lemon - níng méng sandwich - sān míng...

Let's Go in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 23, 2021 11:30 - 9 minutes - 8.63 MB

Today we are learning Let's Go!  in Chinese. === Do you know... Miss Panda's children's picture book FIRST MANDARIN SOUNDS: an awesome Chinese Word Book is NOW  available worldwide! === Expression note is in English-Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Let's go - zǒu ba I need help. - wǒ xū yào bāng máng  mango - máng guǒ It's here. - zài zhè lǐ I found my mango. - wǒ zhǎo dào wǒ de máng guǒ le Let's take a look. - wǒ men kàn yī kàn apple - píng guǒ lemon - níng méng sandwich - sān míng...

What Day Is Today in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 13, 2021 11:30 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

Today we are learning about "days of the week" in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) strawberry - cǎo méi Are you ready? - nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le ma? Can you help me? - Nǐ kě yǐ bāng wǒ máng ma? Yes (I can help.) - Kěyǐ! Kěyǐ! What day is today? - Jīn tiān xīng qí jǐ? one - yī' two - èr three - sān four - sì five - wǔ six - liù Is today Monday? - jīntiān xīngqí yī ma? Tuesday - Xīng qí' èr Wednesday - xīng qí sān Thursday - xīng qí sì Friday - ...

What Day Is Today in Mandarin with Miss Panda

January 13, 2021 11:30 - 8 minutes - 7.68 MB

Today we are learning about "days of the week" in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) strawberry - cǎo méi Are you ready? - nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le ma? Can you help me? - Nǐ kě yǐ bāng wǒ máng ma? Yes (I can help.) - Kěyǐ! Kěyǐ! What day is today? - Jīn tiān xīng qí jǐ? one - yī' two - èr three - sān four - sì five - wǔ six - liù Is today Monday? - jīntiān xīngqí yī ma? Tuesday - Xīng qí' èr Wednesday - xīng qí sān Thursday - xīng qí sì Friday - ...

Let's Take Turns in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 06, 2021 11:39 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

Today we are learning about "Let's take turns" in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide)   I go first. - wǒ xiān You go first. - nǐ xiān Who goes first? - shéi xiān  take turns - lún liú Let's take turns. - wǒmen lúnliú younger sister - mèi mei younger brother - dì di older brother - gē ge older sister - jiě jie thank you - xiè xiè nǐ I'm coming. - wǒ lái le Q&A I have a dog. - wǒ yǒu yī zhǐ gǒu I speak Mandarin. - wǒ shuō zhōngwén I can speak ...

Let's Take Turns in Mandarin with Miss Panda

January 06, 2021 11:39 - 8 minutes - 7.94 MB

Today we are learning about "Let's take turns" in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide)   I go first. - wǒ xiān You go first. - nǐ xiān Who goes first? - shéi xiān  take turns - lún liú Let's take turns. - wǒmen lúnliú younger sister - mèi mei younger brother - dì di older brother - gē ge older sister - jiě jie thank you - xiè xiè nǐ I'm coming. - wǒ lái le Q&A I have a dog. - wǒ yǒu yī zhǐ gǒu I speak Mandarin. - wǒ shuō zhōngwén I can speak ...

3 2 1 Happy New Year in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 01, 2021 01:51 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

Today we are learning about ".countdown 321 Happy New Year" in Chinese. 06:43 is where you can listen to the countdown expression if you need it right away. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Are you ready? - Nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎol e ma? 3-2-1 - Sān' èr yī Let's say it again. - wǒ men zàis huō yī cì lollipop(s) - bàng bàng táng Do you like lollipops? - nǐ xǐhuān bàng bàng táng ma? Can you count with me? - Nǐ kěyǐ hé wǒ yī qǐ shǔ yī shǔ ma? Let's count together. -...

3 2 1 Happy New Year in Mandarin with Miss Panda

January 01, 2021 01:51 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

Today we are learning about ".countdown 321 Happy New Year" in Chinese. 06:43 is where you can listen to the countdown expression if you need it right away. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Are you ready? - Nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎol e ma? 3-2-1 - Sān' èr yī Let's say it again. - wǒ men zàis huō yī cì lollipop(s) - bàng bàng táng Do you like lollipops? - nǐ xǐhuān bàng bàng táng ma? Can you count with me? - Nǐ kěyǐ hé wǒ yī qǐ shǔ yī shǔ ma? Let's count together. -...

Interview: When Mom Learns Mandarin with Cathy Hirst - Global and Local | Interview Episode

December 26, 2020 11:30 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this interview episode, you will learn about: -an expat parent experience in China -a surprising discovery about the Chinese Language for an adult learner -the importance to connect with the local people while living overseas -how Cathy helps her young boy to learn Mandarin -what Cathy would have done with the target language for her family with what she knows now === HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is  Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett. Many parents and children know Amanda as "Miss Pan...

When Mom Learns Mandarin with Cathy Hirst - Global and Local | Interview Episode

December 26, 2020 11:30 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this interview episode, you will learn about: -an expat parent experience in China -a surprising discovery about the Chinese Language for an adult learner -the importance to connect with the local people while living overseas -how Cathy helps her young boy to learn Mandarin -what Cathy would have done with the target language for her family with what she knows now === HOST of the PLAYFUL CHINESE Podcast is  Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett. Many parents and children know Amanda as "Miss Pan...

Ice Cream in Chinese with Miss Panda

August 12, 2020 10:30 - 7 minutes - 6.4 MB

Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) summer - Xià tiān ice cream - bīng qí lín Do you want to eat ice cream? - nǐ yào chī bīng qí lín ma? I want to eat ice cream. - wǒ yào chī bīng qí lín. popsicle - bīng bàng Do you want to eat popsicles? - nǐ yào bù yào chī bīng bàng? go to the beach - qù hǎi biān swim, swimming - yóu yǒng What else can you do? - nǐ hái kě yǐ zuò shén me? sand castle - Shā chéng bǎo |  Shā  bǎo You can build sand castles on the beach. - n...

Ice Cream in Mandarin with Miss Panda

August 12, 2020 10:30 - 7 minutes - 6.4 MB

Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) summer - Xià tiān ice cream - bīng qí lín Do you want to eat ice cream? - nǐ yào chī bīng qí lín ma? I want to eat ice cream. - wǒ yào chī bīng qí lín. popsicle - bīng bàng Do you want to eat popsicles? - nǐ yào bù yào chī bīng bàng? go to the beach - qù hǎi biān swim, swimming - yóu yǒng What else can you do? - nǐ hái kě yǐ zuò shén me? sand castle - Shā chéng bǎo |  Shā  bǎo You can build sand castles on the beach. - n...

Happy Birthday in Chinese with Miss Panda

August 05, 2020 10:30 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

Today we are learning "Happy Birthday!" in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) wow! - Wa! (They are) so pretty - Hǎo piào liàng. (There are) a lot of balloons. - Hǎo duō qì qiú!  balloon - Qì qiú. (It smells) so good. - Hǎo xiāng. birthday cake - Shēng rì dàn gāo. Happy birthday! - Shēng rì kuài lè Do you want to give it a try? - nǐ yào bù yào shì shì kàn (I) wish you a happy birthday. - zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè Is it fun? - hǎo wán ma one more t...

What's for lunch in Chinese with Miss Panda

June 03, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda Chinese  === Today we are learning "What's for lunch?" and food items in Chinese.   Expression notes English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) What's for lunch? - Wǔcān chī shénme? ice cream - bīng qí lín chocolate - qiǎo kè lì donut - tián tián quān yum - hào chī no - bù yào tell me. - gào sù wǒ ... for lunch - wǔ cān chī ...(insert food item)... I am hungry. - wǒ è le I want to eat lunch. - wǒ yào chī wǔ cān sandwich - sān míng zhì chic...

What's Your Name in Chinese with Miss Panda

May 29, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda Chinese  === Today we are learning how to ask "What's your name?"  in Chinese.  And, you will also know how to answer the question. Expression notes English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) What is your name? - nǐ jiào shénme míng zi? I am called... ( a common way to say My name is...) - wǒ jiào... I am called... -nǐ jiào... He is called... - tā jiào... She is called... - tā jiào... What is Mom's name? - māmā jiào shén me míng zi? Mom is calle...

Walk Run Jump in Chinese with Miss Panda

May 27, 2020 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.95 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda Chinese  === Today we are learning fun action expressions, "Walk! Run! Jump!" in Chinese.  Now, you can try Simon Says in Mandarin. Expression notes English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) You are here! - Nǐ lái le! Do you like to play games? - Nǐ xǐ huān wán yóu xì ma? Do you like it? - Xǐ huān ma? (I) like it! - Xǐ huān! I like it. - Wǒ xǐ huān Teacher Says: ... - lǎo shī shuō: ... (Simon Says Chinese version) walk - zǒu run - pǎo You are...

Tickle Tickle Tickle in Chinese with Miss Panda

May 24, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda Chinese  === Today we are learning expressions relate to "Are you home?" in Chinese. Expression notes English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) tickle! - sāo yǎng stop - tíng stop it - tíng xià lái please stop (it) - qǐng tíng xià lái no (for want/desire) - bù yào I don't like (it). - wǒ bù xǐ huān I don't like being tickled. - wǒ bù xǐ huān sāo yǎng It's a lot of fun. - hěn hǎo wán You need to stop. - nǐ yào tíng xià lái Fantastic! - hěn b...

Be Quiet, Please in Chinese with Miss Panda

May 24, 2020 01:30 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

Today we are learning about "Be quiet, please." in Chinese. Show note is in English and Pinyin (pronunciation guide) quiet, be quiet - an jìng shh, be quiet - xū xū ān jìng Lower your voice. - xiǎo shēng yī diǎn Please lower your voice. - qǐng xiǎo shēng yī diǎn too loud. - tài dà shēng le You are too loud. - nǐ tài dà shēng le please - qǐng thanks - xiè xie excuse me, sorry - duì bù qǐ ok! ok! - hǎo! hǎo! == Sponsor: Storytime online with Miss Panda == HOST of the PLAYFUL CHI...

Are You Home in Chinese with Miss Panda

April 18, 2020 02:08 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda Chinese  === Today we are learning expressions relate to "Are you home?" in Chinese. Expression notes English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Is that you? - Shì nǐ ma? Are you home? - Nǐ zàijiā ma? I am home. -Wǒ zàijiā. How about you? - Nǐ ne? Who's home? - Shéi zàijiā? You are home. - Nǐ zàijiā. Home - Jiā my home - wǒ de jiā your home - nǐ de jiā shéi de jiā? knock - qiāo Lulu's home - Lulu de jiā Q&A You are sos cute! - nǐ hǎo kě'à...

Take Care in Mandarin with Miss Panda

April 09, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda  === Today we are learning expressions about  "take care"  in Chinese. Expression notes  English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) little bear - xiǎo xióng giraffe - cháng jǐng lù panda - xióng māo (China) panda - māo xióng  (Taiwan) hello - nǐ hǎo very well,; very good - hěn hǎo thank you - xiè xiè nǐ doctor - yī shēng nurse - hù shì medical staff - yī hù rén yuán Take care. - bǎo zhòng Wish you feel better soon/ quick recovery. - zhù nǐ z...

Take Care in Chinese with Miss Panda

April 09, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MB

Join Storytime Online  Visit Miss Panda  === Today we are learning expressions about  "take care"  in Chinese. Expression notes  English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) little bear - xiǎo xióng giraffe - cháng jǐng lù panda - xióng māo (China) panda - māo xióng  (Taiwan) hello - nǐ hǎo very well,; very good - hěn hǎo thank you - xiè xiè nǐ doctor - yī shēng nurse - hù shì medical staff - yī hù rén yuán Take care. - bǎo zhòng Wish you feel better soon/ quick recovery. - zhù nǐ z...

Storytime in Chinese with Miss Panda

April 01, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MB

Today we are learning expressions relates to "Storytime" in Chinese. Expressions notes  English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Storytime - Gù shì shí jiān. Tme to tell stories - Shuō gùshì shíjiān. Time to listen to stories - Tīng gùshì shíjiān. Story books - Gùshì shū. Do you like to listen to stories? - Nǐ xǐ huān tīng gù shì ma? What book do you want to read? - Nǐ yào dú shén me shū? I want to read --- - Wǒ yào dú. . . We Are Going On a Bear Hunt - Wǒ men yào qù zhuō gǒu xióng (...

I Am Your Good Friend in Chinese with Miss Panda

March 15, 2020 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

Expressions are in English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Hello, everyone! - Dà jiā hǎo! wash hands - Xǐ shǒu  wear a mask - dài kǒu zhào  Are you ready? - nǐ zhǔn bèi hǎo le ma?  shake hands - Wò shǒu  We don't shake hands. - wǒ men bù wò shǒu.  nod head - Diǎn tóu  but - Dàn shì  We nod heads.- wǒmen diǎn diǎn tóu.  hold hands - qiān shǒu. We don't hold hands. - wǒ men bù qiān shǒu. Our hearts are connected. (It implies "You are on my mind.") - Wǒ men xīn lián xīn.  hug - Yǒng...

Wash Hands in Chinese with Miss Panda

March 07, 2020 05:38 - 9 minutes - 8.4 MB

Today we are learning "wash hand" in Chinese. Expressions are in  English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Hello, everyone! - Dà jiā hǎo  cover your mouth. - bǎ zuǐ zhē qǐ lái  wash hands - xǐ shǒu turn on the water - kāi shuǐ turn off the water - guān shuǐ no  - bù shì Thank you for telling me. - xiè xiè nǐ gào sù wǒ dry (your) hands - cā shǒu (I've) washed. (referring to washing hands in the context) - xǐ hǎo le wash hands (then) eat (a meal) - xǐ shǒu, chī fàn le wash hands (the...

Let's Drink Water in Chinese with Miss Panda

February 29, 2020 02:25 - 9 minutes - 8.25 MB

Today we are having fun with "Let's drink water!" in Chinese. Expression note is in English - Pinyin (pronunciation guide) one - yī two - èr three - sān Let's drink/have water! - hē shuǐ ba Let's drink/have milk! - hē niú nǎi ba Let's have coffee! - hē kā fēi ba Let's have tea! - hē chá bā water - shuǐ milk - niú nǎi coffee - kā fēi tea - chá     Q&A:  Time to listen to Chinese lesson/class. - tīng zhōng wén kè le Time to listen to Chinese (a lesson, a podcast, in general)....

Time to Eat in Chinese with Miss Panda

February 21, 2020 21:50 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MB

Today we are learning "Time to Eat!" in Chinese. Expressions are in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) I am hungry. - wǒ èle Time to eat! - chī fàn le Time to have breakfast! - chī zǎo fān le Time to have lunch! - chī wǔ fàn le Time to have dinner! - chī wǎn fàn le salad - shā lā hamburger - hàn bǎo donut - tián tián quān   Q&A: Don't eat it! - bù yào chī. Don't eat that! - bù yào chī nà gè! It's not safe. - bù ān quán. Be careful! - xiǎo xīn! Are you finished yet? - nǐ h...

Kisses and Hugs in Chinese with Miss Panda

February 15, 2020 02:33 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MB

Today we are learning about expressions you can use on Valentine's Day and every day in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) kisses - qīn qīn  (often used by kids) (give someone) a kiss - qīn yī gè   give mom a kiss - gěi māmā qīn yī gè  give dad a hug - gěi bàba bào yī gè  Happy Valentine's Day - qíng rén jié kuài lè  hug - bào Happy -  kuài lè  Who loves you? - shuí ài nǐ  Dad, Mom love me! - bàba māmā ài wǒ  Wo do you love? - nǐ ài shuí  I lov...

Lantern Festival in Chinese with Miss Panda

February 07, 2020 05:25 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MB

Today we are learning more Chinese Lunar New Year greetings in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Happy New Year - Xīn nián kuài lè Everything Go As You Wish - wàn shì rú yì Celebration & Prosperity - gōng xǐ fā cái Lantern Festival - yuán xiāo jié Happy Lantern Festival - yuán xiāo jié kuài lè Rice balls (for the Lantern Festival) - yuán xiāo or tāng yuán Explore World Culture Resources: -Learning about the Lantern Festival tradition -Learning ab...

Lunar New Year Greetings in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 31, 2020 04:59 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

Today we are learning about Lunar New Year greetings in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Congratulations!  gōng xǐ 恭喜 Have a Good New Year xīn nián hǎo 新年好 Wow wà 哇 Fantastic hǎo bàng 好棒 thanks xiè xie thank you (all)  xiè xie nǐ men  Learning more about Chinese Lunar New Year at  https://www.misspandachinese.com/chineselunarnewyearguide/ The host for Playful Chinese is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and her students call her "Miss Panda." Y...

Mickey Mouse in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 24, 2020 23:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

Today we are exploring world culture and we are learning "mouse and mickey mouse." in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) no - bú shì tiger - hǎo hǔ (everyday conversaton); hǔ (used in 12 Chinese animal signs) mouse, rat -  lǎo shǔ (everyday conversation); shǔ  (used in 12 Chinese animal signs.) Happy New Year of the Mouse (2020) -  Shǔ nián kuài lè (literally means "mouse year happy") thank you - xiè xie Mickey Mouse - mǐ lǎo shǔ I see t...

I Love You in Chinese with Miss Panda

January 09, 2020 22:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MB

Today we are learning about "I love you." in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) You are welcome.   = bù kè qì,  I love you. = wǒ ài nǐ. baby = bǎo bao something or someone precious; treasure. = bǎo bèi.  I love you, baby. = wǒ ài nǐ, bǎo bao.  small = xiǎo  big = dà  panda = xióng māo  (China);    māo xióng  (Taiwan) giant panda = dà xióng māo (China), also  dà māo xióng  (Taiwan)   The host for Playful Chinese is Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and her ...

Good Night in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 12, 2019 16:45 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

We are learning about "Good Night" in Chinese. Expressions are in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) traditional Chinese | simplified Chinese Good night - Wǎn'ān 晚安。 tired - lèi le 累了。 Are you tired? - nǐ lèi le ma? 你累了嗎?| 你累了吗? You are not tired. - nǐ bú lèi 你不累。 Mom, are you tired. - Māmā nǐ lèi le ma 媽媽 你累了嗎?| 妈妈 你累了吗 ? Mom is tired. - māmā lèi le 媽媽累了。| 妈妈累了。 How about you? - nǐ ne 你呢 ? Really? - zhēn de ma 真的嗎?| 真的吗? Dad, are you tired? - bàba nǐ lèi le ma 爸爸你累了嗎?| 爸爸你累...

Good Morning in Chinese with Miss Panda

December 05, 2019 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MB

Today we are talking about "Good Morning!" in Chinese. Expression note is in English Pinyin (pronunciation guide) Traditional Chinese | Simplified Chinese Good morning - zǎo shang hǎo 早上好 Good morning -  zǎo 早 Good morning -  zǎo ān 早安 Mom - māmā  媽媽 | 妈妈 Dad  - bà ba 爸爸 Grandma (Dad's side)  - nǎi nai  奶奶 Grandpa (Dad's side) - yé yé 爺爺 | 爷爷 Get up - qǐ chuáng 起床   Playful Chinese Host: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and her students call her "Miss Panda." You can visit Miss Panda at...