Start A Comprehensive Guide to Mandarin Chinese EP1

This opening episode lays the foundation for our journey into Mandarin Chinese.

In this lesson, you’ll discover:
1. What is Mandarin?
2. Why is our written system so important?
3. Where did Mandarin come from, and why did it become dominant?
4. What are the key features of modern Mandarin?
Whether you’re just beginning or looking to understand Mandarin on a deeper level, this episode offers a structured, cultural, and accessible guide to the bigger picture behind Mandarin Chinese.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 — Introduction
01:56 — Part 1: Chinese ？Mandarin?
06:00 — Part 2: One Writing System, Many Sounds
08:28 — Part 3: The birth of Mandarin
11:47 — Part 4: Key features of Modern Mandarin