Welcome aboard this Mandarin-learning journey with me! We’ll pick up some super useful phrases for hosting and thanking in Chinese in this episode. If you enjoyed this little window into Chinese culture and Chinese people's real-life conversation, come and visit us on maayot.com. Remember — you can keep building your Mandarin skills one story at a time with us. maayot is here to make your learning journey fun and meaningful.

Today’s maayot beginner story brings us into one of those tender moments. In this little conversation mix with sweetness and bitterness, We’re joining Li Yang and his wife as they care for their sick little one. If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or read more real-life stores that customised to your level, help with pronunciation from a pro teacher, head to maayot.com and keep your progress on track!

Starting with one of the most nostalgic songs in Chinese pop history:《同桌的你》 — The Deskmate of Yours, we follow Gao Yue and Li Yang, as they are discussing the unforgettable hair and face of one of their old classmate... If you want the full story in Mandarin characters or read more real-life stores that customised to your level, help with pronunciation from a pro teacher, head to maayot.com and keep your progress on track!