Learn Chinese - ChinesePod http://chinesepod.com/lessons en-us © 2009 Praxis Language Ltd. http://chinesepod.com/lessons/feed Learn Chinese with free daily MP3 audio podcasts, lesson review, grammar introduction, vocabulary study tools and a vibrant community. ChinesePod.com ChinesePod - Learn Chinese praxislanguage@gmail.com Clean <![CDATA[Newbie - Son or Daughter? ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/son-or-daughter no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today's Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members....

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那是你儿子吗？

不是。

是你女儿？

不是。我没有儿子，也没有女儿。


For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Are You Tired?]]> Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/are-you-tired no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Discovering these 800-plus podcast lessons, likely you've been up for days, listening. You're not tired yet, due to the language-learning high that doesn't wear off until after lesson 452. However, a language full of sh's has been known t...

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你今天很累吗？

对。

为什么？

因为我今天很忙。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[News and Features - Summer at ChinesePod]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/summer-at-chinesepod no-img

Discussion

Hear all about the next week of lessons on ChinesePod, find out what rare Chinese learning commodity is running out, catch some more news about the new Pinyin Program<...

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For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> News and Features <![CDATA[Newbie - Baby Photos]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/baby-photos no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

A picture is worth a thousand Chinese characters. In this Chinese lesson, you'll learn to talk in Mandarin about photographs and the people in them. Is this the first time you've ever talked about pictures in Chinese?...

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这是谁的照片？

是我的。

这个女孩子是谁？

这不是女孩子，这是男孩子。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Mailing a Letter]]> Thu, 31 Aug 2006 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/mailing-a-letter no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Let’s face it, all excuses aside, you learn Chinese to be cool – the same reason we buy gifts abroad for people, the same reason we send postcards. What’s that? You don’t know how to send a letter? By all means, let us help. In this pod...

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寄到哪里？

寄到德国。

好的。21块钱。

给你。


For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

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Discussion

As usual we give you the low down on the latest Mandarin lessons. This week you can learn about one of China's oldest forms of exercise. Lao Wang is spiraling down into the Chinese underworld so stay tuned. We have a elementary lessons that...

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For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

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Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

In today's podcast we'll cover an integral part of Chinese manners - 'Seeing Someone Off'. Being able to not only see someone to the door, but politely refuse such offers in Mandarin is certainly a handy skill for those of you doing busines...

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我走了！

我送你！

不用，不用！不用送了。

好，慢走！再见！

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[News and Features - Hungry Travelers and Baby Issues!]]> Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/hungry-travelers-and-baby-issues no-img

Discussion

You want Chinese lessons? We got 'em! This week, we'll be tackling a difficult decision that all parents face. We'll also be sampling the delightful cuisine of another region of China. And get a load of this month's 5:37 ChinesePod.com News and Features - Hungry Travelers and Baby Issues!



For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> News and Features <![CDATA[Newbie - What's Your Surname?]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/whats-your-surname no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Introductions are a great way to start studying Chinese. You can't become friends with someone until you know their name. In today's Mandarin lesson, learn how to introduce yourself. ...

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请问，您贵姓？

我姓王。你呢？

我也姓王。我是北京人。

我是纽约人。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[News and Features - June Will Be CPod's Greatest Month Yet!]]> Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/june-will-be-cpods-greatest-month-yet no-img

Discussion

Dear Poddies, have we got a great week lined up for you! Because of overwhelming popular demand, we've extended the June promotion. We've also got Chinese lessons topics including a hopping Mide...

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For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> News and Features <![CDATA[Newbie - Who are You Looking For? ]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/who-are-you-looking-for no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Today's podcast will teach you the Chinese you need to ask if people are available. No matter if you're looking for Ms. Wang, Director Li, or Premier Wen, today's Mandarin lesson will come in handy....

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请问你找谁？

我找张先生。

请等一下。

这边请。

谢谢。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - A Late Knock]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/a-late-knock no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

With 20 million people all hitting the roads after work at the same time, you just may find yourself in the position of being late. So perhaps being armed with an apology would smooth things over? In this podcast, learn how to apologize f...

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有人吗？

噢，你来了！

对不起，我迟到了。

没关系！请进。


For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[News and Features - Introducing Shen Yajin (Helen)]]> Sun, 31 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/introducing-shen-yajin-helen no-img

Discussion

Meet ChinesePod's new Community Advocate, Shen Yajin (Helen). Pete drops in to give us the latest on Poem's With Pete, bringing along his usual dry humor so don't miss this. Jenny and Matt introduce the podcasts which cover Newbie, and Inte...

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For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> News and Features <![CDATA[Newbie - Would You Like a Drink?]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/would-you-like-a-drink no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Drinking is a big part of Chinese hospitality. Whether you're doing the inviting or the visiting, you need to know how to politely offer or decline a beverage in Mandarin. Listen to today's podcast to find out more!...

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你喝什么？

不用了。

茶？水？果汁？

谢谢，真的不用了。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Getting Nationalities Straight]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/getting-nationalities-straight no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Contrary to popular notions, no, we're not all Americans. The nationality guessing game: favorite exchange of bored cabbies and their captive audience passengers. Expressing nationality in Mandarin Chinese is not hard--unless you are Azer...

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你是美国人吗？

不是，我是英国人。

你呢？

我是法国人。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[News and Features - News of Improvements and Last Week of May Promo]]> Sun, 24 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/news-of-improvements-and-last-week-of-may-promo no-img

Discussion

Are you looking at buying a house in China? Be sure to check out the ChinesePod Upper-Intermediate lesson this Friday. In other podcasts this week, you'll learn how to look after your guests, tell corny jokes, and talk about tea - all in Ma...

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For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

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Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

When you're traveling in China, you may hear some pretty strange sounds. Today's podcast will teach you how ask "What's that sound?" in Mandarin. You may not get an answer, but at least you'll know how to ask!...

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啊！什么声音？

我不知道。

你去看看。

我不要。

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[News and Features - Candles and Sweatshops!]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/candles-and-sweatshops no-img

Discussion

Explosions and Lao Wang! Candles and adventure! What great Chinese lessons we've lined up this week. Pete will talk about "Springtime on the River."Tell all your Man...

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For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> News and Features <![CDATA[Newbie - What'll it be?]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 09:00:00 -0800 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/whatll-it-be no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

Don’t get me wrong, your ability to say “chicken” and “noodles” is gold-star worthy, but if variety is the spice of life, then Chinese food is the spice rack. In this “tantalizing” podcast lesson we’ll help you order some traditional dishe...

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你想吃什么？要不要吃鱼？

我不太喜欢鱼。我想吃咕咾肉。

好。想不想吃炒饭？

炒饭可以。有汤吗？

有蔬菜汤。


For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

]]> Newbie <![CDATA[Newbie - Heading Home]]> Wed, 13 May 2009 09:00:00 -0700 http://chinesepod.com/lessons/heading-home no-img

Discussion Dialogue Exercises Vocabulary Expansion

You've had a wonderful time in China, but nothing lasts forever. You're at the end of your trip, and you're telling your new Chinese friends that this is goodbye. With a lump in your throat, listen to today's Mandarin podcast. ...

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我明天回国。

什么时候回来？

不知道。

你不要回去！

For a full translation, plus grammar explanation and learning tools, visit ChinesePod.com.

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