The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
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《水调歌头·明月几时有》 Media
在中秋节的晚上，看着天上的明月，您是不是特别想念不在身边的亲人？早在一千年前的北宋时期，有一位伟大的词人在中秋节的夜晚，写下了一首感人的词。下面我们就来欣赏一下吧！ 来源链接：《水调歌头·明月几时有》赏析 | 《水调歌头·明月几时有》歌曲
poem, culture
National Day Intermediate
The five-star flag flutters in the breeze. An ancient and glorious civilization salutes its leaders. Troops march down the avenue in perfect lock-step. The whole world looks on in awe. Today's Mandarin podcast is about National Day, which celebrates the founding of the People's Republic of China. It's especially significant this year, as 2009 marks the sixtieth anniversary of the nation's founding. This lesson will also answer the eternal question: "Hu is the leader of China?"
nationalism, government, holidays, celebrations
It's Stopped Raining Newbie
Didn't it rain, children? Today we're going to talk about rain in Chinese. This podcast will discuss things that start and stop, like rainstorms. Bring your umbrella and your MP3 player and you'll learn how to talk about rainy days in Mandarin.
weather, rain
Learn From Failure: Joe Constanty The Jenny Zhu Show
My guest this week is Joe Constanty, a serial entrepreneur based in Shanghai. His first business in China was mini golf which grew and ended equally fast. Joe then went on to start a number of other businesses including NextStep Directory, an interactive business directory. In this interview, he talks about what he learned from earlier failures and his vision for the future. Enjoy the story of this 创业者/chuàngyèzhě/entrepreneur.
business, networking, setting up a business in China
Love Tangle 3: One Night Stand Upper Intermediate
Today's Mandarin Chinese podcast is a steamy one. Tune in to learn more about Mr. Shen and his lovely co-worker, Yangyang. Have things gone too far? Will their illicit relationship destroy them both? All this and more, in this alarming Chinese lesson.
love, lover, romance, affair, sex
Not Cooked Enough Elementary
When you travel in China, you're sure to encounter some unusual cuisine. Today's Mandarin podcast is about a peculiar and popular dish: drunken shrimp. Listen to this podcast and learn all about this culinary wonder. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like.
drunken shrimp, food, restaurant, nutrition
Happy Birthday China News and Features
It is a glorious week in the Middle Kingdom - China celebrates 60 years of liberation AND Mid-Autumn Festival. There's even more reason to celebrate as ChinesePod now has Pinyin Tone Marker tools. But wait, there's more! The CPod/Ctrip Co-Promo-listen for details. Sign up for ChinesePod Great Start if you are in Shanghai and looking to add that extra dimension to your Chinese studies. Last but not least our Mandarin podcasts: more about food, love/deceit and Autumn songs.
Fruit Basket of Cause-Effect Qing Wen
In this episode of Qing Wen, a high-profile Mandarin learner confesses her confusion over a number of cause-effect words that contain the character 果 (guǒ). Then we get to the bottom of just what the relationships are between 如果 (rúguǒ), 结果 (jiéguǒ), and 效果 (xiàoguǒ).
Away on Business Newbie
Do you often travel on business in China? Here's a Mandarin lesson that will help you to explain where you're going and when you'll be back. In this class we'll explain some useful phrases to use when you're traveling on business.
business, travel, trip
Funny Business 5 Upper Intermediate
Today's Chinese lesson is a real nail-biter. The action begins with Xiao Zhao speeding off to his doom. Only Lao Wang can stop the evil schemes of Ms. Du. Will his conscience be his guide? Or will Xiao Zhao meet a bloody death? In today's Mandarin podcast, the thrills just keep coming.
Lao Wang, crime, criminal, company, money laundering
Express Train or High-speed Train? Elementary
In recent years, a high-speed train lines have popped up between many important Chinese cities. Today's Chinese podcast will explain how to order a ticket on these deluxe, speedy train lines in Mandarin. Getting around the Middle Kingdom has never been so grand.
train, high-speed train, express, travel, journey, show
Pinyin The Final R Sound The Pinyin Program
Having covered every section in the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide and ChinesePod Pinyin Chart, you might have thought this series had come to an end. But no, in this supplementary lesson John and Jenny sail into uncharted pirate-infested territory, discussing er-hua, the final R sound you hear in Mandarin.
pinyin
Clean Energy in China with Dennis Bracy The Jenny Zhu Show
Today, we are going to hear how China is adopting clean energy solutions. My guest is Dennis Bracy, the CEO of US-China Clean Energy Forum, an organization dedicated to facilitate Sino-US cooperation in clean energy, 清洁能源, (qīngjié néngyuán). Dennis is also the chairman of the media production company Avatar Studios. He shares his story of working on clean energy issues and producing one of China's earliest sitcoms.
clean energy, media, TV production
Two Tough Ladies Intermediate
You know how to express yourself in Chinese with grace and tact. But when you need some down-and-dirty insults, what are you going to say? Listen to this Mandarin podcast and learn the Chinese you need to let people know that you mean business!
idioms, fight
New Opportunities News and Features
This weeks Mandarin Podcasts bring some of the most useful content yet - you'll be buying High-Speed 'D' train tickets, and exchanging insults with rude people on public transport. We'll be saying goodbye to Lao Wang in the concluding episode of Funny Business. For those advanced users that have requested various dialects in ChinensePod lessons, this is your week - a Media lesson introducing Shanghainese in a bizarre context. We had a great first week with ChinesePod Great Start (CPod School), we'll still be opening up new classes on demand. For Basic and Trial users, we are giving you the opportunity to try out ChinesePod Premium content upgrades such as new exercises and Skritter - just send an email to support@praxislanguage.com. Enjoy your week!
Coming Up Next: 接下来，然后，还有，那么 Qing Wen
Have you ever wanted to make a tidy segue to the next topic or item in Chinese? In this podcast, the Shanghai Trio are going to explain the various ways to use Mandarin to alert your listeners that you are moving right along, getting on to the next topic or step in a process. Plus, you'll learn to bring up topics that don't exactly follow from the topic at hand.
Getting Off the Metro Newbie
Squeeze your way to the front of the line for this useful Mandarin podcast. Today, we're explaining how to negotiate your way through a crowded Chinese subway car. Whether you take the metro to work, or even if you're just a fan of public transportation, this Chinese lesson will be a great blessing for you.
metro, subway, transit, transportation
Jewish Holiday Intermediate
Grab your apples and honey, because we've got a sweet Mandarin lesson lined up for you. In today's Chinese podcast, we're looking at Rosh Hashanah, often called the "Jewish New Year." Jews and Gentiles alike will find something useful and interesting in this Mandarin lesson. Shofar, sho-good!
Judaism, religion, holidays, festivals, New Year, customs, Jewish