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I Want an Electric Scooter! Elementary
Electric scooters are a popular choice for transportation in China. If you live here, you may find yourself in the market for one. Let us help you tell all the reasons why this is such a fabulous idea in this Chinese lesson.
transportation, subway, walk, taxi, electric scooter
Considering LASIK Eye Surgery Upper Intermediate
At least for the time being, a lot of things are cheaper in China than in the West. One that might not immediately come to mind is laser eye surgery. But is it safe? How is it viewed and discussed in Chinese society? Listen in to this lesson for a modern Chinese take.
health, eyesight, surgery, hospital
A Member of the 'Moonlight Clan' Intermediate
How does the word for "moonlight" refer to the modern Chinese worker's spending habits? Learn all about the secret life of the Chinese "moonlight clan" in this lesson, and how it relates to deep-seated Chinese spending habits.
culture, money, salary, office, lifestyle, feelings
The 着 (zhe) Chronicles: How We Verb Qing Wen
You may have had a few encounters with this particle 着 (zhe). You don't run into it all the time, so for a while you feel comfortable ignoring it. But there comes a time when you want to break it down and figure out exactly what this particle does. In part one of this three-part series, we learn how to use 着 (zhe) to modify verbs with other verbs in Chinese.
grammar, verb
Toothache Pre Intermediate
Toothaches hurt. If you have a toothache, this is a fact you'll be wanting to communicate. In this lesson, we talk about toothaches, swollen faces, and scary visits to the dentist. Listen in to learn this basic dental Chinese.
teeth, greetings
Blind Massage Intermediate
There are many massage options in China, and one of the popular ones is blind massage. What's special about blind massage? Tune in to this lesson to find out the answer and learn some massage Chinese at the same time.
massage, health, traditional Chinese medicine, people
Second-hand Bicycle Upper Intermediate
"Second-hand" isn't just one option when buying a bicycle; for many consumers, it's a whole way of life. In this lesson, we cover a range of topics, from broken-down bikes to second-hand philosophy.
bicycle, marketing, culture, shopping
Interested in Chinese Medicine Pre Intermediate
What are you interested in? Even if it's not traditional Chinese medicine, you're going to want to know how to ask that question and how to answer it. This lesson covers two very common patterns for expressing interest.
traditional Chinese medicine, health, hobbies, books
Nothing more than 而已 (eryi) and 罢了 (bale) Qing Wen
You may have heard these words added to the end of Chinese sentences, trivializing what came before. They are 而已 (éryǐ) and 罢了 (bàle), and you'll hear them both in spoken Chinese. The great thing about them is how optional they are. Tune into this lesson to learn how to use them.
just, grammar
人口普查 Media
2010年11月1日零时开始，中国将进行第六次全国人口普查。全国600万人口普查员将进入每一个家庭进行调查，外籍人员也第一次被纳入中国人口普查的范围。在中国，人口普查是怎么做的，会调查些什么内容呢？欢迎收听今天的媒体课程。 来源链接：西安外籍人员接受人口普查 外籍人士需填8项内容
people, nationalities, country, foreigners, policy
What does she look like? Pre Intermediate
So that friend that could never get a girlfriend finally got one. The immediate question is, "what does she look like?" Of course, it's a useful question for many contexts. This lesson covers the most common Chinese descriptors for a girl.
appearance, people, face, body parts
Keen on Clean Elementary
It's a dirty world out there, and it's not easy to stay clean... especially when you're a kid. But you have to try! Wash your hands, wash your face, and change your clothes if you have to. Learn all this language in Chinese and more, in today's lesson.
children, family, hygiene, clothes, washing
Farewell Dinner Intermediate
Parting is such sweet sorrow... except when it tastes like beer. In this lesson, a few 'bei's are 'gan'ned as an office throws a farewell dinner for a departing co-worker. But is all the Chinese well-wishing heart-felt, or mere cliche lip service? Listen in to find out.
dinner, drink, farewell, co-workers, cheers, future
Hospital Visits and Prescription Medication Upper Intermediate
How do you provide healthcare for a population of 1.4 billion? We don't know either, but this lesson takes a look at the more practical side of the issue: just getting a prescription filled. The Chinese process is a bit different from that of the west, so listen in to learn the Chinese way to get those meds.
hospital, health, medicine
Introducing New Voices News and Features
Here at ChinesePod we're excited to introduce to you two individuals who will be joining us as hosts. Tune in to learn more about who they are. Catherine and John B. will also be previewing some of the week's lessons, so check it out!
ChinesePod, news, hosts
Surfing the Web Chinese Style Qing Wen
The web. The net. The interwebs, even. Regardless of what you call it, the internet has fast become an essential part of our daily lives. In today's Qing Wen, John, Connie and Jen cover the different words that mean "internet" in Chinese, as well as key phrases related to online activities.
internet, online, network, website
Practicing Kung Fu Pre Intermediate
You don't have to know much Chinese to get started with your all-Chinese kung fu lessons; in fact, you don't have to know any. A little language prep will save you some trouble, however. For example, is it "kung fu" or "wushu?" Learn the answer to that in this lesson, as well as the words and phrases you'll need to start those basic kicking and punching drills.
kung fu, wushu, culture, actions, Chinese, practicing, greetings
Considering an iPad Intermediate
Now both Beijing and Shanghai have official Apple Stores, just in time for the release of the iPad. What do you think of the iPad? Revolution in computing, or an over-sized (overpriced) iPhone? No matter where you stand on the issue, this lesson will equip you to make some comments on the Apple iPad in Chinese.
iPad, iPhone, Apple, technology, entertainment