The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Fans at Andy Lau's Concert Intermediate
ChinesePod is heading to a concert today - not just any concert, but one of megastar Andy Lau's. Join us today to learn the Chinese you'll need to know when going to your next live show, and an answer to perhaps an even bigger question: is this guy still relevant?
singing, songs, fans, concert
Smelly Cheese Elementary
The French often say the stinkier a cheese, the better its taste. Well not so, according to the characters in today's lesson. Learn how to describe this popular Gallic export and its most important characteristic in Chinese.
cheese, food, smell, taste, eating, country
Outdoor Survivors (Part 2) Upper Intermediate
Our not-so-outdoorsey couple managed to stray from the group in part 1 of this series. In today's lesson learn how to talk about survival in the wilderness in Mandarin Chinese as they discuss their plans for staying safe and fed.
outdoors, activities, mountain, animals, lost
John and John Talk Cheese News and Features
We've got not one but two Johns in the studio today. John P., your friendly neighborhood ChinesePod host, and John B., your favorite marketing guy, are here to preview the week's lessons and to discuss some changes to the website. Let us know what you're thinking by commenting below or emailing us at: support@chinesepod.com.
news, lessons, ChinesePod
Whatever, Wherever, Whoever Qing Wen
Liliana figured out a way to sneak a Shakira topic into this week's Qing Wen, but John and Connie whole-heartedly embrace the grammatical question of not only "whatever, wherever," but also "whoever," "whenever," "whichever," and "however." Be sure to listen into today's lesson to learn how to use this surprisingly accessible Mandarin Chinese.
whatever, whenever, wherever, whoever, however, whichever
A Magazine Subscription Intermediate
In this age of web portals, blogs, and apps, you don't hear a lot of talk about the class printed-on-paper magazine. Not only are magazines popular in China, but there are also not-so-obvious ways to subscribe to them. In this lesson, learn how to subscribe to a magazine in Mandarin Chinese (and maybe even give a gift subscription).
magazine, gifts, fashion, women, cosmetics, subscription
Reviewing in Class Pre Intermediate
Today's lesson is essential for anyone taking or planning on taking a Chinese class. Learn how to describe reviewing the material and learn how to talk about habitual actions.
grammar, lessons, classroom, teacher, students
Sex Education Class Upper Intermediate
We're back in school, today. No, it's not history class. Nor is it chemistry. Yup, you guessed it! We're talking about sex ed. today. Join us and relive some of the more awkward moments of your youth.
education, sex, physical education, body parts
Catching a Train Intermediate
If you've ever been late catching a train you'll know the anxiety that sets in when that very train starts boarding - and you're still stuck in the security line! In today's lesson we'll be discussing one approach for making sure you get on that train.
train, station, security, tickets, announcement
Surprise summer visit! News and Features
Happy weekend, ChinesePoddies! In today's show John and Catherine will give you a sneak peek of the week's lessons. They've also got a beloved CPod teacher in the studio who will be talking about her recent adventures abroad. Check it out!
news, lessons, teacher services
Some uses of 些 Qing Wen
Today's show is the product of a request from ChinesePod user go_manly. Many people have heard the word 些 (xiē) in different contexts, but knowing how and when to use it can prove challenging. Today the Qing Wen team breaks it down for you for you in easy to understand terms.
grammar
Ordering Pizza Elementary
From Papa John's to Pizza Hut, American pizza franchises have become a common sight in China's big cities. Learn how to order the pizza you want with today's lesson.
pizza, eating, ordering, restaurant, inch, food
Renting an Apartment through an Agent Intermediate
Many people own their own apartments. However for those that rent, it's quite common to do so through a real estate agency. Learn some great language for describing your ideal apartment to an agent in today's lesson.
apartment, rent, location
Love Tangle 9: The Divorce Upper Intermediate
Tune in today to hear the thrilling conclusion to the series Love Tangle. We don't want to spoil the ending - all we'll say is that you might not have seen this one coming!
love, family, pregnancy, fight, marriage
Chinese Fruits Elementary
In China you'll have no problem finding many of the fruits you like to eat back home: bananas, apples, watermelons. But China also has a lot of unusual fruits you might have never heard of (or even seen before)! Learn about some of these in today's lesson.
food, fruit, eating, show
Rain, Fruit and the Post-Wedding Jitters News and Features
Today we managed to get John back in the studio to talk about this week's lessons. He's joined by Catherine and Jason. Learn about what's coming to ChinesePod this week, and don't forget to look for Rob, ChinesePod's new teacher services manager, on the ChinesePod blog.
lessons, news
人家: Other People and Pouty Girls Qing Wen
You'll hear people say the phrase 人家 rénjia all the time in Chinese. Just what does this mean and how do you use it? Find out today from the team in this episode of Qing Wen.
grammar, other
Yellow Mountain Intermediate
Yellow Mountain, or 黄山 (huángshān) is one of China's most important tourist destinations. Situated in Anhui province, its landscapes call to mind classical Chinese paintings of cloud-ringed peaks. Learn about how to talk about this important place in Chinese with this lesson.
city, mountain