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Renting an Apartment through an Agent, 2 Intermediate
So you've found your agent, and the agent knows what type of place you're looking for. Now it's time for your potential future landlord to show you around an apartment. In today's lesson, you'll learn the Chinese vocabulary for all the key rooms and furniture, as well as signs that the landlord is kind of stingy. So do you think you'll need some time to think the apartment over? Yeah, we thought so.
apartment, renting, agent, room, electrical appliance, furniture
Cpod's Upcoming Anniversary News and Features
Happy Sunday, poddies! Today we've got a bunch of lessons to preview, some news about a short new series we'll be publishing in the coming weeks, and a guest who is visiting us from Canada (by way of Korea). Join us! To share your ChinesePod stories for our 5-year anniversary, check out Sarah (suxiaoya's) post here. Click here to find out about our Endless Summer promotion. To learn more about our Guided and Executive packages, simply click here.
ChinesePod, guest, lessons
Festivals, Holidays, Vacations, and Leave Qing Wen
All days spent away from work or school are not created equal. There are the fun days, the special holidays and festivals, the sick days, the person days... These different types of "days off" are referred to in different ways in Mandarin. In this lesson learn what the differences are and how to use them in Chinese.
holidays, festivals, vacation
Asking about What to Wear Elementary
So you've gotten the invitation to the big event, and you're eager to make a good impression, but one key question lingers: what should you wear?? In today's Chinese lesson, learn how to ask this key question, as well as some of the most likely (culturally appropriate) answers.
clothes, colors, style, time
Help at the ATM Intermediate
In big cities in China, ATMs are everywhere, and many of them can even take foreign cards now. Of course, it's very useful to actually know how to use these things, and learning the appropriate Chinese terms is a huge step in the right direction. Today's lesson covers the ATM basics, including checking balances and making a withdrawal.
bank, ATM, password, money
Wrong Way on the Subway Elementary
Subways are one of the great conveniences of first-tier Chinese cities. If you're in Beijing or Shanghai, the subway is often your best transportation option. Of course, if you're not yet familiar with the subway system, you could find yourself on a train heading in the wrong direction. Learn the Chinese for how to ask if you're going the right way, and get back on the right track. (Don't worry; your pride will recover.)
station, subway, directions, transportation
4S Dealership Upper Intermediate
As more and more Chinese buy cars, consumers are increasingly paying attention to the services provided by the dealerships. In today's Chinese lesson, learn what a "4S Dealership" is and what it offers.
car, sales, technology, engine, discount, show, functions
Endless Summer News and Features
Today Catherine, John B. and Sarah are in the studio with lots of things to discuss. First and foremost, a preview of this week's lessons. Next up, a few questions for you, our users. After that an overview of our exciting Endless Summer Promotion, and finally some news regarding our iPhone and Android app's. In regards to our upcoming Study Tips show, we would love to know (1) what things you struggle with when studying Chinese, (2) what features and or tools on the website you feel you could benefit from learning more about and (3) if you aren't new to Chinese or CPod, what tips would you offer regarding either of the two questions mentioned above? Email us at support@chinesepod.com or leave us a comment below. Thanks!
news, promotion, studying
Comparing Buts: 但 and 却 Qing Wen
Sure, you've known for quite a while that 但 (dàn) and 但是 (dànshì) both mean "but." But what about that pesky word 却 (què)? It's an adverb rather than a conjunction, but what does that mean, exactly? Tune in to this lesson on Chinese grammar to find the answers to these burning questions.
but, adverb, conjunction
Adjusting the Temperature Intermediate
Air conditioning has quickly become an indispensable part of modern Chinese life, especially in cities like Shanghai. "Air conditioning with Chinese characteristics," however, means you adjust the temperature with a remote control. It turns out those things may not always be the easiest to figure out. Today's lesson prepares you for the Chinese you'll need to stay cool.
air conditioning, temperature, wind, remote control
Going on a Picnic Elementary
It's summertime - the perfect season for a nice picnic in the park. Check out today's lesson to learn how to describe planning a picnic in Chinese.
picnic, food, fruit, cooking, vegetables
Peter Bomer and his Soulfire Radio The Jenny Zhu Show
This week, my guest is Peter Bomer, founder of Soulfire, a radio production company that makes specialized programs about the finer things in life for Chinese listeners. Soulfire's shows are broadcasted in four major cities in China. I have been a part time host there for the past three years. Listen in on Peter's take on running a media business in China.
radio, media, luxury, middle class, lifestyle
Discussing a Thesis Topic with an Advisor Upper Intermediate
Today's lesson is a must for anyone in higher education in China. Learn how to discuss your ideas, how to make suggestions, and how to hash out a thesis plan and schedule with your advisor.
study, school, teacher, university, society, thesis, research
Going to the Toy Store Intermediate
Today we're following a mother and her daughter to the toy store. Unfortunately for this mom, there's nothing her child doesn't want! Learn how to discuss kids' playthings, as well as how modern parents deal with their demanding little emperors in this intermediate level Chinese lesson.
kids, toys, show
August, Study Tips and Expo Insights News and Features
Catherine and John B. are in the studio today to preview the week's lessons and discuss ChinesePod's August newsletter. If you have suggestions for our upcoming series on study tips and how to use ChinesePod, please post them below in the comments or email us at support@chinesepod.com. Thanks in advance for your input!
lessons, news, newsletter, ChinesePod
Separable Verbs Qing Wen
They're called "separable verbs," "verb-object compounds," and "obligatory objects." Whatever you call them, though, if you're not familiar with them, they mean confusion. In this Qing Wen lesson, John, Connie, and Lili tackle this tricky aspect of Chinese grammar and offer lots of practical examples.
verb, Separable Verbs
Which Subway Exit Elementary
Meeting up with friends in the city can sometimes be confusing. In today's lesson you'll learn the Chinese you need to know to describe which exit of the metro station you'll be meeting your friends at.
subway, location, numbers
理财 Advanced
如果你只剩下一块钱，你会干什么？是去街头的面包店买个面包填饱肚子，还是买根冰棍降降温呢？是去电话亭打个电话向朋友求助，还是买张彩票试试运气呢？怎么用好这仅有的一块钱也很关键哦！说不定奇迹就在不远的前方等着你呢！
economy, stock market, investment, insurance, fund