The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Adventures in Chinese Learning Dear Amber
In today's show we are joined by two of our very own CPoddies, RobertK and Gaylon, two guys whose Chinese is amazing, and they share all their secrets... about learning Mandarin, and otherwise!
Thanksgiving Elementary
Hearing talk of turkey and mashed potatoes is like cruel and unusual punishment to oven-deprived China-ites. Rather than drooling, get into the spirit of Thanksgiving and be grateful: for cheap massages, the ayi you have that you could never afford at home, those BBQ meat skewers on the street, and DVDs for 75 cents. Then, listen to this podcast and learn how to be thankful, in Mandarin Chinese.
culture, family, food
#25 Movie Madness
Clay took a stab at writing the intro to this week's Movie Madness, and he came up with this: "In this weeks show, we get to visit wasted lands where police officer's wives' interrogate small children. And no, this is not a David Lynch film." We're not sure what he's on either, but if you listen to this podcast repeatedly you might figure it out. That AND the name of this week's mystery film. So grab your detective skills and listen up for a chance to win. Be sure to email Clay or Amber and submit your guess. (No posting in the comment section and ruining it for everyone!)
NBA在中国 Advanced
你是篮球迷吗？你爱打篮球吗？你爱看NBA篮球赛吗？你最喜欢的NBA球星是谁？你知道姚明在哪个球队打球吗？你知道姚明的身高是多少吗？你知道最近一位去NBA打球的中国球员是谁吗？他在季前赛中的表现怎样呢？......瞧，这么一大堆问题摆在你的面前，你是不是应该马上学习这课有关NBA的课程呢？
sports, NBA, basketball, globalization
Sydney, Australia Intermediate
We all know the clichés... kangaroos koalas beaches sun g'day mate shiny happy people... and though we roll our eyes it's just 'cause we're jealous, let's face it. In this podcast, learn a little more about the great Australian city of Sydney, in Mandarin Chinese... (writer dropping discreet hints in hopes of gifts of Penfold's Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet being showered China-way).
culture, town and city, people
That's enough tea Newbie
The kind host refilling your tea for the twenty-fourth time is indeed generous, but for those of us with TB (tiny bladder), we just might need to learn to tell them when to quit. Listen to this podcast, and learn to graciously decline another cup in Mandarin Chinese. Either that, or just sip slower.
culture, etiquette, food
More and More Qing Wen
In this word we investigate a tricky little character that gets more and more easy the more and more you use it, and also more and more flexible the more and more you.... enough. On to the show!
Hard of Hearing Elementary
Screeching scooter brakes, cacophonous construction and prolonged iPod use to block it all out is a China dweller’s recipe for auditory undoing. Before you end up bidding an early retreat to the world of grandpa hearing aids, listen (while you still can) to this podcast and learn about being hard of hearing, in Mandarin Chinese.
communications
Nakedness and Thieves Dear Amber
This week on Dear Amber we hear firsthand from a student of Chinese about applying for scholarships to Chinese Universities. In addition, an interesting expose on nudity in China. And last but not least... DA cares! Watch your wallets... with Chinese New Year approaching, we give out some tips on preventing thievery on the streets.
Weather Forecast Intermediate
Learning a language also involves learning the art of conversation. Weather talk makes great small talk. Not like the boring 'it's hot', 'it's cold' bellyaching. We're talking wowing them with 'cold fronts' and 'scattered showers.' So listen to this podcast and get ready to blow them all away at the next party with your own personal weather report.
weather
Eileen's Big News News and Features
We have a very special edition of News and Features this week. Not only do we cover the very important "SpanishSense to SpanishPod" switch and the new cultural show that comes with it but you will also treated to an awesome ChinesePod site update from David Lancashire, our CTO extraordinaire, that we're sure you guys will be talking about for days! Also, make sure you listen up until the very end for a very important announcement from Eileen and a little surprise we cooked up at the very end of the podcast! Hope you guys enjoy!
Forget It Newbie
Quite possibly the most useful phrase around, 'forget it' has been well-used by many a sulky teenager, dejected lover, pms-ing girlfriend and/or frustrated communicator. Listen in to this podcast, and learn how to get the most out of this multi-faceted conversation concluder, in Mandarin Chinese.
weather
#24 Movie Madness
Hey everybody, this week's Movie Madness is chock full of all kinds of slang and dirty(ish) language, so you're finally gonna learn something to throw around next time you're out with the boys. And... exciting... this week, a fresh new prize! Which you're all going to be clambering for, we're sure. Listen in and leave your guesses at Amber's profile within the next 24 hours to have a chance to win!
An Anonymous Tip in Jizhou Upper Intermediate
Previously on Jizhou series... missing persons, freaked out girlfriend and weird townspeople. This week on Jizhou... missing persons, freaked out girlfriend, weird townspeople... AND special bonus, learn how to spaz out in Mandarin. Listen to this podcast and learn to lose it in Chinese.
Jizhou Series, location, people
Wang Wei's Diary: The Importance of Brains Elementary
You know the old adage: if they don't find you handsome, they better find you brainy. It's revenge of the nerds in this episode of Diaries of our Lives. We hear from Wang Wei as he breaks out into Mr. Popularity with exam time looming. Listen to this podcast, and hope that some of his brains rub off on you, too, as you attempt this Mandarin lesson.
school, Diary Series, people
Romance in the Beauty Pageant Intermediate
A room full of beautiful, brainy bloggers. It was only a matter of time. Romance hits the runways in this edition of our beauty pageant serial. Is it true love? You be the judge. Listen to this podcast as little miss blogger meets big time player, and he chats her up, in Mandarin Chinese.
introductions, relationships, Beauty Pageant Series
A Little Bit About 一点儿 Qing Wen
In this Qing Wen, we talk about how to use 一点儿 (yi1dian3r) in combination with adjectives, and how its position can change the entire meaning of the sentence. We'll give you a little bit 'o insight to help you to use this word in Chinese, as well as a little insight into Clay's favourite pastimes.
Do you have a girlfriend? Newbie
Of course, being a single man-about-town in a city chock-full of laowai-hungry gals this phrase will not come in handy at all. But, on the off-chance you find yourself being pursued, listen to this podcast and learn the language of getting hit-on, in Mandarin Chinese.
people, relationships