The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Braised Pork in Soy Sauce Video Lessons
While braised pork in soy sauce is a dish that can be found in many places in China, perhaps it's most well-known and famous incarnation is from Shanghai. In today's lesson, in addition to discussing the necessary steps to craft this dish in Mandarin Chinese, our very own Jenny Zhu will personally demonstrate for all of our users! Feast your eyes on today's intermediate video lesson! You can also watch the lesson on Vimeo or Tudou in a higher quality version.
cooking, food, seasoning
吐槽《复仇者联盟》 Media
超级英雄迷们，好消息，好消息，《复仇者联盟》上映了！没有看过的同学们，快点行动起来吧！已经看过的同学们，快来说说看你心目中最厉害的英雄是谁？美国队长？钢铁侠？绿巨人？鹰眼？还是雷神呢？中文播客论坛热烈欢迎大家来吐槽！br /> 来源链接：《复联》各类槽点一览
movies, entertainment, hero
A Horizontal or Vertical Photo? Elementary
OK, so maybe you just take photos with your cell phone, but you're an artiste, right? You know which photos are portrait-perfect vertically, and which require the horizontal landscape orientation. If you're into taking photos in China (and also playing director of photography at the same time), this Chinese lesson is for you.
directions, photography
Chinese Cartoon Characters Beijing Standard Time
We (well, Greg) desperately hope that you've seen the new Avengers movie by now because it's awesome. In light of that recent release and its record-breaking box office sales, BST has decided to do a show on well-known Chinese cartoon characters. Everyone knows Monkey King and Happy Sheep, but we've got some others lined up that you may not have heard of before. If you're an advanced Chinese learner and love Monkey King as much as the rest of us, be sure to check out the first part of the five-part series on 孙悟空!
cartoons, childhood, movies, animation
The Different Differences of Different and Difference Qing Wen
So you've been trying to differentiate between the different ways of discussing differences in Mandarin Chinese but are still having difficulty. Dive into today's Qing Wen and all your questions will be answered! We'll discuss the formality and frequency of each word and of course how to use each of them in context!
language
Japan Trip Itinerary Elementary
Going to Japan? You might be surprised how different the names of Japanese cities are in Japanese and Chinese (even though they're both written in Chinese characters). Learn how to say Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, while also covering basic itinerary language in this lesson.
Japan, city, business, time
The Snail Maiden Intermediate
It's every guy's dream to have his meals catered by a snail that turns into a girl, right? Enjoy this traditional Chinese story (but try to keep your anti-snail inflammatory comments to yourself... she's sensitive.)
story, food, romance, fairy tale, culture, relationships
Applying for a Work Visa Upper Intermediate
"Z Visa," "Alien Employment License," "Foreigner Entry Visa Invitation Letter," "Temporary Residence Permit." If you're not familiar with these terms yet but you want to work in China and handle your own paperwork, this is information you're going to want to study.
work, visa
Looking for a Parking Space Elementary
In modern China, the middle class is growing and cars are crowding the roads of all major cities. Parking is limited, and knowing how to ask if there are any parking spaces left is a valuable skill for drivers (and passengers!). Learn how to ask about parking in this Chinese lesson.
directions, driving, car
Your Baby is So Cute! Newbie
Not every baby is cute, but here in China, almost all of them are, so you'll probably find yourself in many situations in which you'll feel the need to tell parents just how adorable their little one is. In today's Newbie lesson, learn all about how to compliment a baby without holding back, because it's not really about that baby's self-esteem anyway - it's about the parents'.
age, children, numbers
Retirement Homes, ChinesePod and a Harmonica News and Features
We've got another user feature in today's News and Features: hiewhongliang! This long-time user runs a retirement home in Australia and has recently finished setting up a company in China that provides home care for the elderly; a real altruist! In addition to a lively chat with David and Jenny, he even busts out some ChinesePod theme music using his trusty harmonica for all of us. Listen in and enjoy!
business, elderly
The Stable 稳 (wen) Qing Wen
The resultative complement 稳 (wěn) is a bastion of linguistic stability. Whether you're holding a gun steady or trying to keep your balance on a bumpy bus ride, this complement is always there to help you express yourself. Learn how to use this useful and reliable word in today's Qing Wen.
complement, transportation
The Popular Decline of Calligraphy Upper Intermediate
Calligraphy as an art form is one thing, but what about just having decent handwriting? Sadly, even that sign of "culture" is going by the wayside in modern China. Why practice penmanship when you can be happily chatting on QQ or texting on your cell phone? This is progress, right?
calligraphy, art
Making a Dinner Reservation - Part 2 Newbie
In part 1 of making a dinner reservation, you learned how to say you needed a dinner reservation for how many people. You're almost done, but you're still going to need to leave your phone number and your name. Learn how to do just that in this podcast.
restaurant
Changing Subway Lines Elementary
In recent years, both Shanghai and Beijing have been zealously extending their subway lines, making transport by subway a convenient, realistic options for most city dwellers. The only caveat is that you need to know where to change subway lines, and you need to learn how to talk about it in Mandarin Chinese!
transportation, subway, numbers, place, directions
Powerpoint Presentation Problems Intermediate
Powerpoint presentations promote practical, productive planning... possibly! Pointless poppycock prattle perhaps plays principal parts, periodically. Pertinent presentation points preferably populate prominent PPT positions. Proper Powerpoint production precedes power, prestige. Practice PPT propriety, podcast playas!
sales, presentation, ppt, chart, work, office
School Life in China Beijing Standard Time
While much is made of the Chinese school system and all of its unique teaching methodology, today's BST is focused primarily on school life and how it shifts all the way from elementary school through university. We'll be talking about class committees, Communist Youth Leagues, and the earliest stages of dating. Tune in and enjoy the show! If you're looking for a deeper look at one of the most notable features of the Chinese education system, the Gao Kao, or high school entrance exam, check out this previous BST!
education, school, life
No Worries, No Problem Qing Wen
We're taking it easy in today's lesson with a lesson on all your favorite expressions of apathy. Someone apologizing to you profusely? Learn how to tell them not to worry? Someone asking about your plans? Learn how to say you have none. Don't care about anything at all in the world? Learn how to express your nihilistic views. We've got it all in today's Qing Wen!
language, daily life
Open the Trunk! Elementary
Whether you're a tourist with a plethora of heavy bags or a mafia gangster with some relatively sensitive cargo, it's important to be able to ask the driver to open the trunk of a car. Today's lesson will teach you how to say this highly useful phrase in Mandarin Chinese.
taxi, directions, luggage