Intermediate - Leaky Pipes and Faucets
Drip. Drip. Drip... we've got a leaky faucet today - time to call the plumber! Learn some great plumbing terms that will help you get your bathroom and kitchen in working order again.
Upper Intermediate - Designing the New Apartment 2
You've designed the apartment of your dreams. You've picked out furniture in your mind. Now it's time to get cracking on the details. We're not talking about decorative details here - we're talking about essential, practical details like electrical outlets, plumbing and even where to keep the rice cooker. Join us to learn all of this valuable language in today's ChinesePod lesson!
News and Features - Female takeover of ChinesePod!
It's an all-ladies show today. Jenny, Catherine and Sarah are here to talk about the week's upcoming lessons. We've got shows on everything from plumbers and remodeling to going home for the holidays. The team will also discuss this week's guests and the very first ChinesePod Virtual School class! Sarah's also got lot of news regarding changes to the site and some things we're all looking forward to in the upcoming year.
Qing Wen - The White Spectrum of Meaning
The team explores symbolic associations with the color white, 白 (bái), in Chinese culture today. Learn how to use this color to express performing actions in vain, leeching off of others, and describing someone who is... how to put it nicely? Dim witted? You'll also find out why some Chinese people might look down on you if you leave the house in a white hat.
Intermediate - End of the Year Bonus Surprise
It's the end of the Chinese year, and you know what that means! No, we're not talking about long waits in the ticket line at the train station. And we're not talking about fireworks, either. We're talking about the very exciting end of the year bonus. Let's just hope it was a good year... if not, you might have to scratch that new flat screen off of your shopping wishlist!
Upper Intermediate - No Spring, No Wedding?
Today's ChinesePod lesson focuses on a cultural belief held in China regarding years in which there is no spring. Confused? Well, you'll just have to check out today's lesson to find out what could cause such a thing! You'll also find out why it's not prudent to marry in a year in which spring has been 'skipped.'
Elementary - Mailing a Package at the Post Office
Sending a package can be a bit intimidating in any language. The post office employee will ask you a number of questions about the contents of your package, the way you want to send it, and the options you have for its arrival. Check out today's ChinesePod lesson to prepare yourself for the next time you need to send a package and communicate these important details in Chinese!
Media - 不一样的《阿凡达》
宏大的场面，丰富的想象力，科技带来的逼真感受，电影《阿凡达》吸引了全世界人民的眼球。但一千个读者心中，会有一千种感受，在一部分中国人眼中，《阿凡达》是一部怎样的影片呢？
来源链接：《阿凡达》钉子户伟大教材
Elementary - Canceling Dinner Plans
Got plans with friends that you've got to rearrange? Looking for a way to explain why you can't attend an appointment? Check out this ChinesePod lesson to learn the language you'll need to cancel plans.
News and Features - Chinese names, Avatar and Meet-ups
Happy weekend, ChinesePoddies! Join us today as we discuss the lessons for the upcoming week (there might be an Avatar lesson coming up!). Sarah (Suxiaoya), Scarlett (Ousijia) and Jenny (Zhu Qi) will also be talking about last week's Shanghai ChinesePod meet-up. Scarlett's also got a special featured discussion for everyone to check out. One of the teammates also makes a surprise appearance to discuss some changes we've made on the website this week... Can you guess who it will be?
