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Mobile Apps, QQ, and the Holidays News and Features
Curious about what's going on at ChinesePod this week? Well you've come to the right place. In today's News and Features, Jenny, John, and Sarah will be discussing upcoming lessons. There's an interview with a representative from QQ International, updates on the ChinesePod Android app, and our exciting brand new iPhone app. We've even got some holiday goodies like ChinesePod vouchers and the Great Start Program.
news, promotion
Time Period Patterns with 末, 底, 初 Qing Wen
Today's lesson is very appropriate for December. As it's the end of the year, the team is exploring how to use words like 末 mò, 底 dǐ , 初 chū to describe periods of time. Check out this lesson to find out the different ways of talking about the beginning or end of the year, as well as the beginning or end of the week.
grammar, time
Having One's Nails Done Intermediate
What better way to spend an hour on Saturday than soaking your fingers, getting your hands massaged, and coming home with beautifully manicured nails? And did you know - manicures aren't just for women! Check out today's lesson to arm yourself to confidently walk into a Chinese nail salon and get a lovely French manicure.
nails, treatment, personal habits, style
Starting a Company in China Upper Intermediate
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in China. Whether it's expats opening a company, or local Chinese doing the same, the waiting periods, the paperwork, and the registration with different departments can all be a huge headache! Join us at ChinesePod today as we explore some of the terminology that surrounds opening a company in China.
government, company, business, legal
I Want a Thick Blanket Elementary
Winter has officially descended upon us. Now it's time to focus on how to be most comfortable in the cold (and how to avoid getting sick). Step one: find a warm blanket. Not one of those light throws - we're talking one that's so warm it'll make you sweat through those long winter nights. Join us today as we learn about different types of blankets!
hotel, accommodation
Voucher Promotion at the Mall Intermediate
Everyone likes free money, right? But is there really such a thing as free money? Join us at ChinesePod today as we go shopping - and receive some vouchers that are tempting... too tempting!
shopping, promotion, Christmas
Teacher services, vouchers, and a great start to learning Chinese! News and Features
Jenny is joined in the studio by members of the teaching services and customer relations teams - Ellen and Tarsi. In today's show they explore the teaching services in depth and highlight two exciting December promotions: the Praxis gift vouchers and ChinesePod's Great Start Pack. As always, News and Features also previews the upcoming lessons for next week - there's a little something for everyone, so tune in!
news
Ways to Describe Things that are "Inside" Qing Wen
In today's episode of Qing Wen, the team explores one of the many aspects of describing objects' locations. Specifically, the locations of things that are inside other things. Special attention is given to words such as 里 lǐ，内 nèi，and 在 zài. Check out today's lesson to learn more about this fascinating and extremely useful topic!
grammar, directions, position
The Sun Salutation in Yoga Upper Intermediate
Start your day off right with ChinesePod as we greet the sun and slip into the lotus position! If you haven't already guessed, we're at yoga class. If you've ever wondered what to call yoga positions in Chinese, or if you ever find yourself getting lost with your Chinese-speaking yoga instructor, then have we got a lesson for you! Check out this video for a glimpse into the world of yoga.
Yoga, sports, exercise
Wrapping a Gift Intermediate
As children we're told not to judge a book by its cover. That being said, if you spend hours, days, perhaps even weeks finding just the right Christmas gift for someone, do you want to give up at the home-stretch and wrap it in a brown paper bag? Of course not! Listen to this ChinesePod lesson to make sure you know how to get the perfect wrapping paper suitable for your perfect gift!
gifts, decoration, shopping, choosing, relationships
Skiing, Not Ice Skating Elementary
Skiing and ice skating are two of the world's most popular winter sports. But don't let this singular commonality fool you into thinking that mastery of the one means mastery of the other! Join us today as we explore the wonderful world of powder and piste (and learn that it's quite different from the world of hockey and double axles).
winter, sports, skiing, skating
A Charming Café in Shanghai The Jenny Zhu Show
This week my guest is Charles Liao, owner of Voila! Bistro, a charming little café in the French Concession in Shanghai. Voila! has gathered a following for its fresh and delicious crêpes and gelato. Charles and I also talk about identity. Born in Shanghai, raised in the States, how does he see himself and what does it feel like to be in Shanghai?
F&B, Shanghai, business, identity
The North Has Central Heating Pre Intermediate
Contrary to what you'd think, winter often feels colder in south China than in north China. Why is this? Two words: central heating. So cuddle up with a warm blanket and join us as we explore this chilly winter topic!
heating, south, north
Winter Wonderland News and Features
Now that Thanksgiving has passed and we've all survived Black Friday, it's time to think about the Christmas holiday! To celebrate we've got a brand new ChinesePod mobile app for the android device (with an iPhone app in the works). Find out more here. Throw in flashcards and the great start program and it's truly a ChinesePod winter wonderland!
promotion, smartphone, android, news
次，遍，趟: Measuring Times Qing Wen
In this latest edition of Qing Wen, the team tackles an important issue: measuring time. If this topic has ever tripped you up, or if you're simply not sure of the difference between doing something 一次 (yīcì) versus doing it 一遍 (yībiàn), or even 一趟 (yītàng), then tune in to today's show!
time, measure words
Warm Winter Clothes Intermediate
It's that time of year when the tank tops and shorts get packed away in storage. Out come the long johns, the thick socks, and the ear muffs. Join us in today's ChinesePod lesson as we learn how to talk about winter clothing in Chinese.
clothes, going out
Pirates under attack! Upper Intermediate
Errrrrr! We're off to Beijing - no, scratch that - we're off to the high seas for today's lesson. Hop on board, mateys, and enjoy a wild ride!
pirates, swashbuckling, adventure
Hang Up and Ride! Elementary
You will see just about everything imaginable on the streets of China - a family of four on the back of a scooter, bike carts stacked ten feet high with Styrofoam packaging, buses packed so tightly that people are pressed up against the windows on all four sides... There are also some people who like to talk animatedly on the phone while riding their bikes. In today's lesson, find out why this might not be the best idea!
phone, bicycle, danger, headphones