The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Breakup Elementary
With this lesson, we did our best to distill the most cliché Chinese breakup lines into one simple dialog. This way, should you ever have the misfortune of needing to understand these words and phrases, you focus on being brokenhearted rather than puzzling over vocabulary and grammar. (You can thank us later.)
relationships, feelings
Looking for an Apartment in China Beijing Standard Time
Finding a livable apartment in China can be quite a chore; the market is full of places with peeling paint, layers of dust and hordes of cockroaches. But never fear! The BST team of David, Greg, and Xiaomeng, our other local sound engineer, are here to help out residence-searching newbies like yourself find the apartment of your dreams with minimal stress. Listen in and let us know your own experience finding an apartment in China and some of your own tips for fellow users! Additionally, ChinesePod has a fantastic Intermediate lesson series on "Renting an Apartment Through an Agent". Check out the links below! Renting an Apartment Through an Agent Renting an Apartment Through an Agent, Pt. 2 Renting an Apartment Through an Agent, Pt. 3 Renting an Apartment Through an Agent, Pt. 4
daily life, apartment, renting
Building, Establishing, and Creating Qing Wen
If you've been learning Chinese for a little while, you've probably heard a number of words to describe building, establishing, and creating things. In this podcast the Qingwen team helps you set things straight so you'll know how to properly say establish a company, create history, and, of course, build a harmonious society!
system, construction, verb, business
Too Young to be Dating Intermediate
Somewhere in China, a telephone rings. The mother answers, and, much to her dismay, discovers that it is a young man calling for her daughter. What's a mother to do? And how does a Chinese girl try to outsmart a protective mother? Find out in this Chinese lesson.
relationships, family, studying, education, children
Help with Luggage Elementary
There are times when one must depend upon the kindness of strangers. This Chinese lesson revolves around one such case: a young lady could use a hand getting her heavy luggage up onto that overhead rack. Learn the key phrases with us.
travel, transportation, luggage
商务发言 1：会议开始和会议议程 Advanced
你可以随意地跟中国邻居打招呼，你也可以轻松地跟中国朋友聊天，可是，你敢在公司的大会上用中文发言吗？紧张、害怕、不知道该说什么好、这么说是否恰当，......你是不是也面临着同样的问题呢？要克服这些问题，除了要掌握一定的发言技巧以外，还必须学会一些在正式场合使用的书面语。快进入全新的商务发言系列，令你的商务发言更地道更自信吧！
business, product, meeting, marketing, presentation
Lost Wallet and Passport Newbie
You ever lose your passport? Or your wallet? Or your wallet and your passport? We hope not, but just in case, it's probably a good idea to know how to say these things. (At the very least, the Chinese people around you will understand why you're totally freaking out.) This lesson will help.
travel, emergency, passport
A Job Posting for Sales Representatives Upper Intermediate
What does a formal job posting in Chinese sound like? You're about to find out! In this lesson, we cover the cliche phrases you're bound to run into, as well as some very useful vocabulary related to job searches in general.
business, jobs
Chinese Traditonal Clothing Beijing Standard Time
If you've been to China before, chances are you've seen women wearing a qipao or men from an older generation wearing "Mao" suits; maybe you've even bought one of them for yourself! But do you know the history behind them? Join David and Greg as we explore the history, practicality, and symbolism of different styles of clothing from different eras during China's extensive history. Feel free to leave questions, comments, and pictures below!
clothes
Punctuation Marks Qing Wen
Great news, Chinesepod listeners! Today we have an extra special and unique lesson for you. What is it, you ask? Two words: punctuation marks! Before you think to yourself, "Punctuation marks? Do I look like I'm in elementary school?", pause and listen in; you just might learn something about how English and Chinese punctuation differs (and some useful insight into "air quotes")! As always, leave any comments and questions you might have below...
punctuations, Chinese
《匆匆》 Media
时光飞逝，岁月如梭，how time flies! ：“洗手的时候，日子从水盆里过去；吃饭的时候，日子从饭碗里过去；默默时……”时间的流逝，会在我们的生命中留下怎样的痕迹呢？请大家欣赏经典散文，《匆匆》。 来源链接：《匆匆》 | 《匆匆》朗诵
speed, literature
Interpreting Gig at the Exhibition Intermediate
Oral interpretation in China is a fairly lucrative job for those with the skills. In this lesson, learn how to distinguish between various types of translation work, as well as some of the more important details for the event itself. Oh, and don't forget to look pretty. Image is everything.
business, work, translation
Can I Have your Phone Number? Please? Elementary
You may know one way to ask for a phone number, but can you beg shamelessly for one? Or can you deflect the request like a true ice queen? This lesson provides some simple but useful Chinese which might just come in handy at a bar.
communication, time
Detective Li 6: The Bloody Love Triangle (Part 2) Upper Intermediate
Three bodies, a trail of bloody footprints, and some serious violence. Last episode Detective Li and his partner Xiao You arrived on the grisly scene, and this episode they learn a few more crucial details. This case ends here; can you solve it?
detective story, crime
Where Are You Going In China? Newbie
OK, so you can express that you're going to China, in Chinese. That's great! But if you're telling any Chinese person this, their immediate next question is always going to be: where in China?. With this lesson, learn how to face that question and stay just one step ahead. (OK, so it's only two steps total, but you're getting somewhere!)
place, city, travel
Interview with 'Secretary' Zhang Beijing Standard Time
In today's BST, David and Greg interview Zhang Pingfei, a local community organizer who sheds some light on her interesting (if complicated!) job title and job responsibilities. We've included some key words and phrases to pay attention to that will help you better understand the interview. Please share any questions you might have and your thoughts on the interview as a whole below!
interview, society, community
Words with Heart (Part 2) Qing Wen
Ready for another hearty dose of words containing "xin"? In the second part of this series, the Qing Wen team looks at some more difficult expressions, many of which have a "xin" antonym as well. Study these expressions until you know them by heart, and your Mandarin will have a whole new "sheen" to it.
personality, feelings
Workout Frequency at the Gym Elementary
Gym rats love to be told that their efforts are noticed, and they may just want to share how often they work out. Even if working out is not your thing, this lesson has you covered. So start learning the Chinese to talk about gyms now!
gym, sports, time
Detective Li 5: The Bloody Love Triangle (Part 1) Upper Intermediate
Three bodies, a trail of bloody footprints, and some serious violence. This episode Detective Li and his partner Xiao You arrive on the grisly scene and begin their investigation into three violent deaths. This episode is divided into two parts. It begins here. [上集答案：驯兽师训练猴子拿走了钻石，除了人类之外只有猴子有指纹。]
crime, detective story