Hi! I have been trying to pick up some (VERY) basic mandarin, primarily for business. I have several language CDs, but I'd like to buy an audio book where I can spend time listening to how the ...

It doesn't haven't to be as daunting as it seems. The idea of learning Chinese likely strikes fear in your heart — or just completely mystifies you. And understandably so. It’s not an easy language to ...

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 ...

SBS MandarinIndependent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Mandarin-speaking Australians. Australia ExplainedUnderstand the quirky parts of Aussie life. Get the latest with our ...