The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
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When are you Coming to Hong Kong? Newbie
OK, so we know you're coming to Hong Kong. The question is when. And please speak more clearly, because that old cell phone you use gets terrible reception. We've boiled these sentiments down into one Newbie-sized bite of useful Chinese.
time, city, place
Quirky Ways of Staying Warm in China Beijing Standard Time
In light of the recent true onset of winter in Shanghai, ChinesePod's BST has decided to devote a lesson to staying warm in the winter months, Chinese style. In Chinese culture, cold weather is not to be trifled with. It affects not just clothing and heating measures, but even one's diet. Tune in and learn how you too can avoid the cold and stay healthy during the winter season! Also be sure to check out ChinesePod's lesson on Warm Winter Clothes for Mandarin vocabulary on the same topic!
winter, stay warm
Giving Gifts in China Qing Wen
Everyone loves receiving gifts, no matter the occasion they're celebrating or the country they're living in. Gift-giving in China, however, can get slightly complicated if you don't know a few basic rules. Listen in to today's Qing Wen and learn some essential tips that will help you maintain "face" at various celebratory events.
gift, culture, customs, pronunciation
Taking the Plunge into Intermediate Intermediate
So you've got a solid grasp of the basics. You're adept at haggling. You can order all kinds of food. You're a pro at discussing your interests. Elementary lessons are no longer providing a challenge for you, but for whatever reason you still haven't taken the next step to the intermediate level. For those of you at this stage, listen in to today's lesson as Jenny, John and Greg break down some tips and strategies for becoming a successful intermediate Chinese learner.
studying, culture, experience
Focus and Specialization Upper Intermediate
Do you hear a big round of applause for your making it to Upper-Intermediate? You might find yourself in a learning plateau though. Take heart! This level is about focus, refining your goals and fully delving into the rewarding learning and life experiences on the road ahead.
studying, Chinese
What to Expect Newbie
We know the challenge of getting into Mandarin Chinese is daunting to say the least, but don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help! Today's lesson is a practical guide for the complete newbie, hopefully assuaging some of the fears associated with learning Mandarin and giving you pointers of what you should do. Be sure to check out ChinesePod's Pinyin Pronunciation Chart; a handy reference for learning the basics of Mandarin Chinese pronunciation.
language, pinyin, pronunciation, Chinese character, studying
Boxing Day Elementary
No, Boxing Day has nothing to do with the big fight on Pay-Per-View. It's that semi-mystical holiday celebrated by the loyal subjects of the queen. Apparently it's all about shopping? If you have any idea what we're talking about, let's convert the idea into Chinese in this lesson.
festivals, Christmas, shopping
A Special Christmas Week News and Features
We hope all you ChinesePod listeners out there are having a wonderful holiday season. We've prepared a special week of content about learning Chinese, specifically focused on how to gear up mentally for a productive year of Mandarin mastery, whatever your level. Listen in to learn more.
announcement
Christmas in Chinese Qing Wen
Time has flown by and once again it's time to deck the halls, hang the stockings, put up the Christmas tree and eagerly await Santa's arrival. Today's Qing Wen has all your favorite Christmas terminology in Mandarin Chinese. Listen in and amaze your Chinese friends with your ability to describe all your favorite Christmas traditions in detail! And finally, a happy holidays to all our beloved users from the entire ChinesePod staff!
Christmas, festivals, gift, food, shopping, customs
Getting an Official Receipt Elementary
If you intend to claim something as an expense in China, you need an "official receipt" (AKA "fapiao"). So don't just fight over the bill -- make sure you get this government-issued scrap of paper to make it official. Learn the magic words in this Chinese lesson.
eating, restaurant, business
Matchmaking in the Park Intermediate
In this modern age where young people are all obsessed with their careers, what's a pushy parent to do about her single child's wedding prospects? Why, take to the streets of course! They storm the city's parks, resumes and photos in hand, doing all the matchmaking their children are too hard-working to bother with themselves. Learn more about this peculiar social phenomenon in this Chinese lesson.
parents, dating, culture, appearance, jobs
Do You Like Shanghai? Newbie
Do you like Shanghai? There may only be one right answer to this question (depending on who's asking), but there are also plenty of viable non-answers. Learn how to navigate this verbal minefield in this Chinese lesson.
city, China, place
Self-Taught Degrees in China Upper Intermediate
Few countries are as education-crazy as China, but what recourse is left for those that couldn't afford a higher level education right out of high school but still have a desire to further their higher learning? China actually does have a system in place to help these people, but the reality is not exactly perfect. Learn about it in this Chinese lesson.
diploma
Traditional Food During the Spring Festival Beijing Standard Time
No celebratory festival would be complete without hearty helpings of traditional food. In China, Spring Festival dishes, aside from being delicious and plentiful, also hold significant meaning due to their similarity with other auspicious words in the Chinese language. Tune in to learn all about how you too can improve your luck and prosperity in the New Year by eating right!
Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, food, dumplings
An Improved Understanding of Improve Qing Wen
In an effort to improve our listeners' understanding of the Chinese language, we've created a Qing Wen that details all the different ways to say "improve" in Chinese. We've got all the classics: living standards, products, sales, and much more! Listen in and improve your Mandarin Chinese now!
numbers, environment, verb
Choosing a Room Elementary
You've had a long day and finally arrive at your hotel, ready for some much needed R&R. But alas, the room you desire isn't available! What is to be done? Today's unlucky traveler finds himself in such a predicament. Be sure to listen in and learn about different room types in today's lesson!
hotel, travel
When is Your Birthday? Newbie
Everyone loves birthdays, and chances are if you're new to Chinese they'll be some of the first things you broach in conversation. Learn about birthdays, dates, and days of the week in Mandarin Chinese in today's lesson.
time, date, birthday, daily life, numbers