Qing Wen - Passive Verbs and 被
You've heard it peppered throughout conversations and seen it in texts you've read, but what exact purpose does that little 被 (bèi) serve? Find out all about how to use 被 to construct passive phrases in today's show.
Elementary - You Sing Terribly!
KTV features prominently in the Chinese social scene. And everyone, everyone has their turn at the mic. Sometimes your friends surprise you with their ability to belt out pop standards. Other times, though, you find yourself suffering through butchered John Denver classics. If you're experiencing the latter of these two situations, check out today's lesson to find out how to get your friends off stage!
Intermediate - Special Green Hat
Gifts range from the practical to the extravagant, and in today's lesson we're learning about both the language and culture of gift-giving in China. It might be news to you, but green hats are a big no-no. Find out why by tuning in!
Elementary - Asking for the WiFi password
In this increasingly connected world, it's important to maintain contact with friends and colleagues, even when you're outside the house or the office. Cafés all over the world cater to this by offering free or paid wifi. But how do you ask for the password in Chinese? Find out in today's super-useful lesson.
Upper Intermediate - The Customer Comes First
Today ChinesePod has got a lesson for you! We're at the cell phone store and things are getting heated up! Find out how to demand your rights be respected in this upper-intermediate level podcast.
News and Features - Getting to Know CPod Teacher Helen (and exciting content news)!
John and Jenny are here today to discuss the week's lessons. They're also covering a bit of exciting production news that you can learn more about on the ChinesePod Blog. Jenny interviews another one of our beloved ChinesePod teachers, Helen, towards the end of today's show. Find out more about our teacher services here.
Qing Wen - The Yellow and Green Spectrum of Meaning
In today's episode of Qing Wen the team wraps up their series on colors and Chinese culture. Curious to know why you should be careful not to ask for yellow books and movies? Wondering why your friends make fun of you for wearing that green hat? Tune in to learn all about these cultural tidbits and more!
Intermediate - Asking for a Raise
Today's lesson focuses on a conversation between an employee and his boss. Learn the language appropriate for dealing with superiors, and find out how to ask for that raise you've been wanting - in Chinese!
Upper Intermediate - Designing the New Apartment 3
Today we have part three of our designing the new apartment series. In this show, our very busy couple talks about some design concerns with workers in the new apartment. Learn all about design and negotiating decisions in this helpful lesson!
