• 1:00 Guest introduction
• 2:00 Vocabulary
• 6:31 How did you choose your second language?
• 9:23 Difficulties in the process of learning a second language
• 12:18 Methods to learn a second language
• 17:49 The most embarrassing language jokes
• 23:43 Quiz Time

Matt and Joyee welcome their first guest to the show, Yalun, a teacher at JHouse who speaks Spanish in addition to Chinese, English and her Taizhou dialect. Together, they discuss what it takes to learn a new language. If you want to be our next guest, leave a message on Facebook by searching ‘JHouse Mandarin School’ and let us know!

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse' WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/HrSIk6-RcFvwNQUqKsgD8Q
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/
 
If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse' on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

• 1:18 Vocabulary
• 9:09 The original meaning of Double 11
• 12:22 All kinds of shopping festivals
• 17:40 How much did you spend on Double 11?
• 22:23 What's your priority when shopping?
• 24:25 Quiz Time

The online marketplace is always buzzing in China, but there is one shopping holiday that takes ‘deal’ to a new level, that’s Single’s Day. In this episode, Matt and Joyee equip listeners with the vocabulary and wisdom they need to make the most out of the 11/11 holiday and get the most bang for their buck.

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse' WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/CmCnaBi9ZWnJxK6jhPLj7Q
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/
 
If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse' on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

1:52 Vocabulary
7:27 Nightlife in China vs the US.
13:00 Night-lives in childhood
16:41 What do we do in KTV?
23:03 Did you have a curfew when you were young? 
27:18 Quiz Time

Going out in China? Need some vocabulary to equip yourself with to chat about the night? We’ve got just what you need. In this episode, Matt and Joyee discuss what it’s like to go out in China as well as the role of KTV in Chinese nightlife. Have a glass of wine and practice your Chinese before you head out on the town.

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/vZR6xX4ebMyrW6UMjV6AmA
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/
 
If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse' on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

• 1:25 Vocabulary
• 6:17 Halloween in different cultures
• 8:04 Various Chinese words about “ghost”
• 11:38 Ghost Stories of Childhood
• 15:55 Creepy experience from Matt & Joyee
• 20:53 Quiz Time

Boo! This Halloween-themed episode of the podcast teaches listeners how to talk about spooky and creepy things in Chinese. Matt and Joyee also tell some of their favorite ghost stories from their childhood to send chills down the spines of listeners! Happy Halloween Chit Chatters!

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.
 
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/5C5CD4-KFXUVKgM5eDhG9A
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/
 
If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

1:35 Vocabulary
8:15 What's your ideal girlfriend/ boyfriend？
14:30 Dating cultures in the US and China
17:47 About marriage
20:17 Five languages of love
26:13 Quiz Time

Have you ever wondered about Chinese dating customs? Here’s your chance to learn what it takes to date in China along with some important vocabulary that gives insight into the Chinese dating world. In this episode, Matt and Joyee discuss the 5 languages of love that help keep a relationship fresh and meaningful! Come for the Chinese and stay for the relationship advice as this episode is a doozy!

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/4jWFX8QwPEFwuBDfXfU7Bg
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/

If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

1:55 Vocabularies
7:52 How many people are there in your family?
10:30 The ways to call relatives in Chinese
19:12 Matt's Childhood VS Joyee's Childhood
28:20 Quiz Time

This episode of Chit Chat Chinese discusses the differences between talking about family in Chinese and English. Can you believe that in Chinese, there are more than five ways to refer to your uncle? Later in the episode, we talk about the differences in our childhood and the differences between growing up in China and coming of age in America. We hope you enjoy this episode!

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/wfig5kPTtaQyCss_KKSArQ
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/

If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

1:30 Vocabularies
6:47 What inspired Matt when he first came to China
14:58 Is there anything way cheaper in China to compare with the US?
23:09 Matt & Joyee's National Holiday plans
24:48 Quiz Time

In this episode of Chit Chat Chinese, Matt and Joyee discuss Matt’s first impressions of China and how he’s become accustomed to living in a new country.

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Eq7eZk8z8BQoGP3RZtUBBg
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/

If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

How to say "I don't understand" in Chinese?
What's the difference between 哪里 and 哪儿? 
In this episode "Accents in Chinese", we will talk about language in Chinese for newbies. Joyee and Matt will also analyze the accents from the North and South of China.

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/LZjGkDgUj3GCRDNyqGrFqQ
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/

If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

Today we're going to teach you how to talk about careers in China and the titles of the most common jobs in China today. What jobs are coveted in China? How much does a factory worker get paid every month? Make sure to check the study guide if you get lost in some of the Chinese we speak on the show.

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/9Mtb8-1gtnCB8NiC6NTy8Q
https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/

If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!

Today we're going to teach you how to talk about most of the main foods in Chinese: rice, noodles, vegetables, meat, seafood, and fruits. Then, we'll talk about some of the strangest Chinese dishes one might encounter in China before going over the differences in Chinese and Western table manners. Make sure to check the study guide if you get lost in some of the Chinese we speak on the show.

*The notes for the vocabulary mentioned in the video will be published in the 'LikeJHouse'  WeChat account and 'JHouse Mandarin School' on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/JHouseMandarinSchool/

If you're interested in learning Chinese, make sure to subscribe to the 'LikeJHouse'  on WeChat which is updated frequently with information about our many events and class offerings. If you want to have a Chinese lesson or just want to talk to someone about the experience at JHouse, please add Arya's WeChat ID (LikeJHouse) or send a message to our Facebook page. All constructive comments and feedback are welcome!