Qing Wen - International Currency
Could you imagine a world with only a single currency? Never mind the economic ramifications; at least you wouldn't have to worry about exchange rates and all the different words for national currencies! Unfortunately, different currencies DO exist, so with that in mind Qing Wen presents a lesson about some of the more commonly-used currencies in the world and how to say them in Mandarin Chinese.
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Media - 海归女对掐主持人
面试中老板最看重什么？是求职者的能力还是态度？在一个职场电视节目中，一个24岁的海归女吓倒了主持人和12位老板。她是一个怎样的求职者呢？她真的那么可怕和厉害吗？如果你是老板，你会喜欢这样的求职者吗？
来源链接：《非你莫属》海归女对掐主持人引热议 | 《非你莫属》第四位求职者刘俐俐
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Elementary - Asking for Sick Leave
Even the hardest-working employees need a break sometimes! Whether you're actually sick or not, knowing how to ask your Chinese boss for a bit of time off is a highly important skill. Learn how to do so in today's elementary lesson.
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Upper Intermediate - Reading Fortunes
Do you believe in astrology? Palm reading? Physiognomy? Feng shui? The Chinese tradition of reading facial features and palms is long and storied; while the practice is not as widespread as it once was, the practice still exists. Listen in as two young travelers have their own fortunes revealed in today's ChinesePod lesson.
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Elementary - Photocopying and Printing
What do you do when you're thrust into an office environment with little English and a multitude of tasks to complete? ChinesePod offers a solution with today's lesson on the wild world of office duties like photocopying, printing and calling cabs for your superiors. Learn how to be a company superstar with this elementary lesson.
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Intermediate - Fresh Air vs. Heat
Westerners tend to be content to sit inside with air conditioners blazing, ignoring the egregiously cold or hot air outside. Chinese people, on the other hand, can't stand this; even if the natural climate is in negative numbers, they are of the persuasion that opening the window for fresh air is vital to staying healthy. Listen in as a Western coworker experiences this cultural difference firsthand.
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Beijing Standard Time - The One-Child Policy
One of China's most (in)famous recent governmental policies is the One-Child Policy. As the name suggests, the policy restricts families to a single child; there are, however, some exceptions to and ways around this overarching rule. Listen in as David and Greg explore this rather complicated issue in greater detail in today's BST. Don't forget to weigh in in the comments section below!
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Qing Wen - Family Member Terms of Address
Even if you haven't studied Chinese for very long you've probably still come across the labyrinthine maze that is terms of address for family members. Age seniority, paternal and maternal sides, in-laws, surnames; these are just a few examples of the many factors determine how to address not just long-lost relatives but even just Uncle Jack and Aunt Nelly. Don't start banging your head against the wall just yet, though, because ChinesePod is here to help you untangle this web of familial terms with today's Qing Wen. Listen in and enjoy!
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Upper Intermediate - Seven Year Itch 4: The End of the Itch
We've witnessed the trials and tribulations endured by couples afflicted with the seven-year-itch: fierce arguments, suspect extramarital interactions, even divorce. Luckily, at least one couple has managed to make it through relatively unscathed with their relationship intact. Listen in as she discusses with her close friend how she and her husband were able to cope. You can find the previous lesson in the series here.
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Elementary - Finding the Office Building
You've gotten directions to the office and gotten your friend to tell the taxi driver where to go. All you need to do now is find your way out of the taxi to the correct floor in the office building itself. Learn how to make this final push in Mandarin Chinese in today's elementary lesson!
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