The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
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A Mouse Upstairs Newbie
In China, when there's a mouse in your house, don't just sit around and grouse! You put on your favorite blouse and douse him with poison! In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to talk about the vermin in your home, all in Mandarin Chinese.
mouse, vermin, cat, home, upstairs, downstairs
The Jenny Zhu Show News and Features
This week's ChinesePod News and Features is short and sweet. In our Podcasts this week, learn about locations within the house, juicy tales of love and deception, and of course 'Idol' type reality TV shows in Mandarin Chinese. Get in on our August Promotion, you've got two days left to by a 12 month Premium subscription and get a free upgrade to a Guided account. Now for the HUGE news, The Jenny Zhu Show starts on Tuesday, don't miss out the newest addition to ChinesePod's huge wealth of China related resources.
Hotels, Hostels and Restaurants Qing Wen
Today, the Shanghai Trio are looking at the many ways to describe restaurants and hotels in Chinese. We'll explain the mysteries of 饭店 (fàndiàn), 酒楼 （jiǔlóu) , 餐厅 (cāntīng) and other such establishments. Download this podcast and learn the Mandarin you need to get a good meal and a good night's accommodation.
Where Did You Go? Newbie
How do you use Chinese to say where you've been, and when you were there? In today's Mandarin lesson, you'll learn how to talk about where you were and when you went there.
asking questions, discussion
Lao Wang's Office 14: The Finale Intermediate
We've followed the intrepid Lao Wang through good times and bad. Now, let's watch his final exchange (in Chinese, naturally) with his long-suffering wife. Today's Mandarin podcast has a few surprises-- don't miss it!
accounting, crime, Lao Wang, making plans, murder
Pinyin Sections 13-14 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John move on to Section 13 and Section 14 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode. They introduce the delightful shuan and ruan sounds. These lessons are especially useful for newbie learners as they tackle the pinyin system. (Also, if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
pinyin
智能手机 Media
你在用哪款手机？是苹果的？是谷歌的？还是Palm手机呢？你觉得哪款手机最好用？它们各自有什么优点和缺点呢？你理想中的手机又是怎样的呢？快来听听今天的课程，加入对智能手机的讨论吧。 来源链接：HTC第二款谷歌Android手机G2再战iPhone
cell phones, mobile phones, media, technology
What Type of Man do You Like? Elementary
In today's lesson, you'll learn to use Chinese to talk about your taste in men. Do you like bad boys? Do you like high rollers? In today's podcast, you'll learn the Mandarin you need to talk about what kind of gentleman makes your heart go pitter-pat.
dating, relationships, romance, love
Dinosaurs Upper Intermediate
In today's terrifying Chinese lesson, you'll learn about a timely topic: dinosaurs! These fearsome lizards make a great topic of conversation in Chinese. In today's podcast, learn how to use Mandarin to talk about the great beasts who ruled the earth for millennia.
disaster, dinosaurs, science, sci-fi, history, adventure
Slow Dinosaurs News and Features
We're taking user requests seriously here at ChinesePod - tune in for an Upper Intermediate lesson on dinosaurs, especially created for our legendary Poddie Henning! You'll be seeing more lessons by request in the future. Check this week's podcasts - from discussing smart phones to personality traits, to the Lao Wang Intermediate finale, we have an action packed week in store. We have such an immense archive of Mandarin lessons so we've decided to pick out some pure gold Newbie podcasts that you may not know about. Don't miss out on the crazy August Promo, buying a 12 month Premium subscription will get you upgraded to a Guided subscription. Internet speeds across China have been affected by recent natural disasters, listen in to find out more. And finally, Skritter functionality will released on ChinesePod this week!
Grab Some Veggies From the Store Pre Intermediate
You can't cook dinner without a big pile of ingredients. In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to tell someone to pick up a load of fresh vegetables from the market in Mandarin Chinese. You can almost smell dinner cooking, eh?
shopping, vegetables, vegetarian, cooking
It's My Birthday! Newbie
In today's Chinese podcast, we're getting out the candles, chopping up the cake, and getting ready to celebrate. Listen and learn how to talk in Mandarin about the anniversary of your birth. Another birthday, another cake, another year closer to the day when you'll shuffle off this mortal coil.
birthday, date, calendar
Pinyin Sections 11-12 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John move on to Section 11 and Section 12 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode. They introduce challenging sounds like zuan and weng. These lessons are especially useful for newbie learners as they tackle the pinyin system. (Also, if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
pinyin
Funny Business 4 -- Farewell, Xiao Zhao Upper Intermediate
Remember Xiao Zhao? He's the diligent accountant at the shadiest company in the galaxy. In today's lesson, we'll say good-bye to this trusty employee. Tune in to this Mandarin podcast and learn how to leave a company with grace and style.
crime, accounting, Lao Wang, murder, work
Excited About Traveling Elementary
Oh boy, oh boy! You're going traveling soon, and you just can't wait! Tell all your friends in perfect Mandarin Chinese that you are going to be taking a trip soon. Today's podcast is all about the fun of looking forward to a vacation.
tour, visit, tourism
Earlier and Later than Expected: 才and 就 Qing Wen
In this Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to use the words 才 (cái) and 就 (jiù). The Shanghai Trio are going to explain how these handy little adverbs express your surprise that something happened sooner or later than you expected, or that it took more or less time than you'd foreseen. Get started on learning Mandarin today-- better late than never!
What's Your Job? Newbie
Today's Chinese podcast will teach you how to talk about your job or lack thereof. No matter whether you're an easy-living bohemian, a diligent student, or an uptight and mildly incompetent middle manager, ChinesePod can help you learn how to talk about your job in Mandarin.
work, jobs, office
Washing Dishes Intermediate
Here's a question: What's the price you pay for a healthy, home-made dinner? No, we're not talking about a conversation with your significant other. We're talking about washing the dishes when you get done. Learn how to talk about grease and detergent in Mandarin Chinese in this podcast.
house, dishes, cooking, food, husbands, wife