The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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An Urgent Call to the Embassy Upper Intermediate
In these modern times, life is getting easier and easier. Cell phones and the internet make connecting with loved ones half a world away a simple matter. But nothing reminds us of how fragile all these amenities are like a natural disaster. In this lesson, follow along as a Chinese mother and father learn of a massive earthquake in New Zealand and anxiously try to contact their daughter who is studying there.
earthquake, parents, accident
How Much is Your Car? Newbie
You may know that the Chinese (especially the Shanghainese) are rather open about discussing prices. Housing prices are a conversation staple. But you may be surprised how much a car can set you back in modern China. Learn how to ask how much a car costs, and embrace the harsh financial realities of modern life in the PRC.
numbers, price, money, car
Dinner with the Girlfriend's Parents Intermediate
When your Chinese girlfriend invites you to dinner with her parents, you know things are getting serious. And even if you think things are getting serious, you probably have no clue how serious this is for the girl's parents. Be prepared for a little bit of well-intentioned interrogation. Learn the questions (and the right answers) in this Chinese lesson.
family, greetings, house, jobs
Big Numbers Elementary
Today's podcast is all about massive numbers in Mandarin Chinese. We're talking the numbers used in high-occurrence discussions on the population of China, US debt to China, your expected salary, and the price of a Ferrari in Shanghai. Enhance your numerical knowledge with today's elementary lesson!
numbers, math
A Tour of the Chinese Underworld (Part One) Beijing Standard Time
We're taking our listeners to the world of the ghosts in today's BST. Embarking on the path of a departed soul, we'll take a step by step look at what exactly happens, including what paths you'll take and who you'll meet (according to Chinese legend, at least!) Stay tuned for next week's installment where we'll reveal the second half of the deceased's journey through the underworld!
legend, Soul, ghost
Onomatopoeias Qing Wen
Boom! Crash! Baa! Ruff! Today's Qing Wen is all about onomatopoeias, those wonderful words that represent sounds. While these words in English are largely restricted to comic book fights and children's books about farm animals, you'll find the appearance of such words in Chinese much more prolific. Tune in and learn how to express all your favorite sounds and noises in Mandarin!
sound, animals, language
Mental Health Counseling Upper Intermediate
Today's ChinesePod lesson presents a dire situation: a young woman has dialed into a mental health hotline reporting domestic violence and threatening suicide. Can the experts on the other end talk her down and help her make the right decisions? Tune in and find out.
mental health, marriage, family
Buying High-Speed Train Tickets Elementary
If you're a fan of traveling (and if you're in China or planning a visit, you almost undoubtedly are!) then chances are you're going to need to buy train tickets at some point. Train ticket offices in China can be very daunting: lines are more of a suggestion and dialects reign supreme. But have no fear, ChinesePod is here to help! Listen in and learn all the key vocabulary vital for purchasing high-speed train tickets to your next destination.
train, travel, date, city, tickets
中国人在国外买房子 Advanced
自古以来，房子在中国人心中就无比重要。房子是“家”，房子是“根”，近年来，房子又成为投资赚钱的首选。一些人在国内买房买到疯狂，如今，又跑到国外去买房炒房了！
investment, house
Visiting the Aquarium Pre Intermediate
Everyone loves the aquarium: brightly-colored tropical fish, massive sharks, cute otters, and even beluga whales (if you're lucky enough to be in Shanghai, at least). ChinesePod is following a lucky child and their parents to the aquarium today. Learn all the vocabulary for your favorite marine life in today's intermediate lesson.
fish, travel, sea, family
Exchanging Dollars for RMB Elementary
One of the first things you're going to need to do in China is change some of your hard-earned cash into spendable RMB. Today's dialogue follows one such traveler as they venture into a local bank. Learn all the vital vocab for exchanging money using Mandarin Chinese in today's elementary lesson.
money, currency, numbers, bank
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announcement, speaking classes
Salaries and Income Qing Wen
Qing Wen is back with another fiscal lesson. Last week we talked all about how to discuss bills and expenses (you can find that lesson here). This week, however, we're departing from such gloomy topics and covering the money you MAKE. We've got salaries, income, and bonuses coming your way. Learn how to distinguish between these figures and more in today's lesson.
money, salary, bonus, work
Discussing Old Jobs Upper Intermediate
We hope all of our employed users have perfect jobs that are extremely fun and have great benefits and high salaries. Unfortunately, we have yet to meet someone who has never had a job that they despised. Today's Upper-Intermediate lesson joins three coworkers who have had less than satisfactory jobs in the past. Tune in and learn the invaluable skill of how to complain about previous jobs in Mandarin Chinese!
jobs, work, wages
Cola and Milk Prices Newbie
Cola or milk? Sugar or calcium? Cavities or strong bones? While the more healthy choice may be quite obvious, it's still important to know the price of either product as well. Learn how to use Mandarin Chinese to ask for prices in today's newbie lesson.
money, numbers, price, food, shopping
龙年春晚好看吗？ Media
一年一度的春节，一年一度的除夕。除夕夜中国人最快乐的就是一家团圆，一起吃年夜饭，看春晚。从1982年到2012年，中央电视台办了30年春晚，也被人们议论了30年。今年的春晚好看吗？ 来源链接：今年春晚好看吗？
show, Spring Festival, performance
A Simple Tour of the Office Pre Intermediate
We love getting visitors at the ChinesePod office here in Shanghai. Thankfully, no matter if you speak Chinese or not, our bilingual staff can offer you a wonderfully fulfilling tour. Unfortunately, not all offices in China are as well-equipped as ours. Today's lesson offers a simple office tour in Mandarin Chinese with some essential workplace vocabulary.
office, tour, directions
Discussing a Work Out Plan Intermediate
Get in shape with today's intermediate ChinesePod lesson. We'll join a new gym member as they work with their personal fitness trainer to tailor a specialized workout plan to their own needs. Note: listening to this podcast is NOT an acceptable substitute for real exercise!
gym, sports, health
Chinese Chess Beijing Standard Time
If you've ever been to a public park or residential alley in China, chances are you've seen men in old wife beaters, shorts and shower sandals moving round tiles with characters written on them over a paper board. The game in question is called "xiang qi," or Chinese Chess, and is wildly popular throughout China. Join David and Greg as they explain the fundamentals of this board game that shares some similarities with international chess but adds in differences like geographical features and palaces, among others. Enjoy the show and leave your comments below!
Chinese Chess