Hot Chinese Language & Culture How-Tos
How To: Pronounce Chinese tones
Chinese is a tonal language, so having a basic understanding of how it works will help you progress in the language quickly and to avoid big misunderstandings.
How To: Say "I don't speak Chinese!" in Chinese
This is a great phrase for all of you who look Chinese but can't speak. This will save you a lot of trouble when you're in China. You'll be able to be polite and ask if they can speak in English back to you.
How To: Ask "do you speak English?" in Chinese
If you can find people who speak English in China, you'll probably get where you want to go faster. Memorize this basic Chinese phrase and feel a lot more secure once you get to China!
How To: Say "I want to go..." in Chinese
With a little luck, this basic phrase will help get you anywhere you want in China! Every tourist or expert needs to learn this phrase before they step foot in China.
How To: Say "how are you?" in Chinese
Chinese language textbooks often do not teach the colloquial way to say, "How are you?" or "What's going on?" However, this is a really practical phrase that can open up all kinds of conversation opportunities.
How To: Speak Chinese
Many Chinese language textbooks will teach a greeting that translates as "How are you?" but they are not telling you that this greeting is typically not used in China. Learn how real Chinese people speak with this video.
How To: Say different colors in Chinese
Watch this video to learn to say different colors in Chinese.
How To: Count from numbers 1 to 100 in Chinese
Watch this video to learn how to count from 1 to 100 in Chinese.
How To: Introduce yourself in Mandarin Chinese
Watch to learn how to introduce yourself in Chinese by saying your name and what country you are from. This video contains detailed instructions on pronunciation, along with some grammar.
How To: Say basic expressions in Chinese
Watch this video to learn how to say basic expressions in Chinese, including "thank you" and "hello." Includes directions for vocal inflections.
How To: Say basic greetings in Bicol
This episode brings you basic greetings in Bicol, a language spoken in the Bicol region of the Philippines.
How To: Speak about health and medicine in Mandarin Chinese
If you need to go to the hospital or need medical attention, watch this video to learn how to communicate in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Order at Starbucks in Mandarin Chinese
Watch this video to learn some Chinese words for ordering beverages and food at Starbucks.
How To: Rent a house using Mandarin Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some useful Mandarin Chinese words and phrases for renting a house.
How To: Talk about music in Mandarin Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some words ands phrases for talking about music in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Talk about sports in Mandarin Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to talk about sports and ask poeple if they play a sport.
How To: Order at McDonalds in Mandarin Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to order food at McDonalds in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Say words related to water and health in Chinese
In this video you will learn how to say words pertaining to water and health in Mandarin Chinese and then see how they are used in conversation.
How To: Ask for help in Mandarin Chinese
Benny teaches you how to ask for help in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "help", "police", "thief", and "trouble".
How To: Talk about the weather in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to talk about the weather in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "Humid" "Dry" "Cool" and "Cold"
How To: Use bei correctly in Chinese sentences
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to use "bei" correctly in Mandarin Chinese sentences including how to say "Our director was blamed by the big boss due to some mistakes."
How To: Use words for a buisness speech in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to use words for a business speech in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "Formal" "Direct" "Recognition" and "Extraordinary"
How To: Use ba correctly in Chinese sentences
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to use "ba" correctly in Mandarin Chinese sentences including how to say "You wrote my name wrong, please correct it."
How To: Use business words in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to use business words in Mandarin Chinese including how to say "Sales" "Profit" "Revenue" "Market Share" "Achieve" "Goal" and more.
How To: Say Chinese sayings and proverbs
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to say some local proverbs and sayings in Mandarin Chinese. Part 1 of 2 - How to Say Chinese sayings and proverbs.
How To: Use Chinese conjunction phrases
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some practical Mandarin Chinese conjunction phrases. Part 1 of 5 - How to Use Chinese conjunction phrases.
How To: Use adverbs when speaking Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to use "de" to create adverbs when speaking Mandarin Chinese Part 1 of 2 - How to Use adverbs when speaking Chinese.
How To: Talk about film in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to talk about film including talking about genres and movie stars and giving your opinion about a film.
How To: Make business calls in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases for use when making a formal business call.
How To: Tell calendar time in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to tell calendar time and talk about the date in Mandarin Chinese
How To: Speak Chinese at the gym
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases for use at the gym and for getting a gym membership.
How To: Say the names of foods in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to say the names of Chinese foods in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Greet in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to greet someone in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Open a bank account in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases to use when opening a bank account.
How To: Talk about office equipment and stationary in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you the names of some common pieces of stationary and office equipment in Mandarin Chinese and how to talk about them.
How To: Invite your friends out in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to invite your friends out using Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Say dates in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to say years and months in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Say colors in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you how to say some basic colors in Mandarin Chinese.
How To: Talk about directions and locations in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you some Mandarin Chinese words and phrases related to location such as how to say "here" "over here" and "over there."
How To: Say the seasons in Chinese
Benny from askbenny.cn teaches you the names of the four seasons in Mandarin Chinese and how to talk about them.