The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Finishing Work for the Weekend Pre Intermediate
At the end of the work week things generally wind down. But for some people, Fridays are the busiest. Check out today's lesson to learn about a person who's trying to cram everything in before the weekend. Jenny and John will also be discussing the very common practice of working overtime: 加班 (jiābān).
work, office, time, good-bye
The Shanghai Literary Festival The Jenny Zhu Show
This week, my guest is JFK Miller, editor at That's Shanghai magazine. He is in the studio to talk about the 8th Shanghai International Literary Festival, a blossoming event that celebrates books and writing.
Shanghai Literary Festival, books, art, literature, Bund
Flying a Kite Intermediate
As spring arrives, the parks are beginning to liven up again. In today's show, we'll be exploring a popular park activity: kite flying. Join us to learn all about this fun hobby in this lesson!
kids, wind, weather, spring
Meeting ChinesePod's Teachers News and Features
Women's day is this Monday, March 8th, and in honor of this special holiday, we have a studio full of women today! For some more information about this holiday, check out this lesson. Join Jenny, Sarah and Catherine as they discuss the lessons coming up this week. You'll also have the special opportunity to get to know one of our teachers, Ellen, as she talks about what she does at ChinesePod.
teacher, teacher services, ChinesePod
Keeping 收 and 受 Straight Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen it's the battle of the shou's. The team is tackling a user-provided question about the difference between 受 (shòu) and 收 (shōu). They may sound similar, but their meanings are not the same. To learn more, tune into this podcast!
accept, verb, grammar
Man-to-Man Advice on Women Upper Intermediate
Today's show features two friends - one who is in desperate need of advice, and another who is eager to give it. Learn all about the game of love (and how these guys choose to play it) in today's lesson!
emotions, relationships, friends, plans, entertainment
Let's Just Be Friends Intermediate
Today, ChinesePod is exploring the four words no one ever wants to hear from the person they care about. Learn how to ask a friend to take things to the next level - and how to gently let someone down - in this heart-breaker of a lesson!
relationships, friends, culture, emotions
Waiting for Food Elementary
Ever been in a restaurant when the food just doesn't seem to be coming out fast enough? In today's lesson we'll be bugging the server to speed things up a bit!
food, restaurant, waiting, hungry
Saying Goodbye at the Airport Elementary
We're at the airport today, and it's time to say our heartfelt goodbyes! Learn how to send a person off in Chinese in this elementary level lesson.
good-bye, leaving, airport, luggage, greetings
New year, new lessons, and a reminder of new prices! News and Features
虎年快乐! After a break for China's New Year celebrations, Jenny and Sarah are back previewing the week ahead at ChinesePod. Prepare yourself for lessons that cover a whole sweep of emotions, from heartache at the airport to frustrations in a restaurant and rejection in love! Sarah also delivers a final reminder of Monday's (March 1st) subscription price changes.
ChinesePod, New Year, year of the tiger, price, lessons
The Red Spectrum of Meaning Qing Wen
Moving along in the Qing Wen series on colors and Chinese culture, the team tackles the ever-important red, 红色 (hóngsè). Red is, perhaps, the most popular color in China (especially during the Chinese New Year celebrations)! Find out some of the many uses of this color in the Chinese language. And find out why Lady Gaga is very red right now!
colors, red, culture, happiness, grammar, popular
Visiting the Hospital with a Fever Intermediate
With all the talk of swine flue and quarantine this year, we don't blame you if you don't want to rush to the hospital every time you run a fever. If you do go to the hospital for a check-up though (in China doctor's visits happen at hospitals, not at private practices) then today's lesson will teach you all about registering at the front desk.
health, hospital, medicine, doctor, blood test
The Killing Game Upper Intermediate
Today we've got a lesson full of passion, anxiety, and accusations for you. No, we're not in court. We're playing the killing game murder! If you're anything like us, this game will end in tears and frustration... erm... let's go have fun!
judge, entertainment, murder
Visiting a Friend's Room Elementary
Today's show covers important language for anyone planning on visiting a friend in a doorman building. Learn the basics for interacting with security, 保安(bǎo'ān), in today's helpful ChinesePod lesson.
hotel, friends, room, meeting, elevator
Buying a Shirt Intermediate
It's a mad dash to make the best of today's killer discount! Find out how to describe clothing sizes and styles in today's shopping-focused ChinesePod lesson!
shopping, show, promotion, discount, size, shirt, clothes
How to Start a Conversation with Chinese People Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen is essential for all Chinese learners! If you've ever wanted to know why the heck everyone is asking whether or not you've eaten, or if you want to know culturally appropriate ways to greet people, then check out today's show. They might seem a bit strange at first, but these phrases will help you to be more friendly with neighbors and colleagues in no time.
questions, conversation, relationships, culture
Slippery Ground Elementary
Often times in China when you're running out the door you notice the street cleaners have just washed down the streets and sidewalks. This can be especially dangerous in the winter when water freezes into ice. In today's lesson, learn how to tell someone to watch out if the ground is slippery. You'll also be learning how to verbally rebound from a not-so-graceful spill!
weather, floor, fall, slip, urgent, transportation