The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Pinyin Section 10 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John cover Section 10 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode. They introduce challenging sounds like qia and xiang. These pinyin lessons are especially useful for newbie learners. (Also, if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
pinyin
Pregnancy Series 9: Here Comes the Baby! Upper Intermediate
Keep pushing...keep pushing...don't give up...your Mandarin is getting better! You've carried the baby to term and now you finally get to see its smiling, wet face. In today's Chinese lesson, we'll learn to talk about the miracle of childbirth in Chinese.
baby, pregnancy, hospital, responsibility
Do You Know That Girl? Elementary
Pretty woman, walkin' down the street. Pretty woman, kind I like to greet! In today's Mandarin lesson you'll learn how to talk about the beautiful people in your life, and how much you'd like to get to know them. Flirting is so much fun in Chinese- download this podcast and learn how the game is played.
flirting, introductions, romance, women, love
New Exercises, More Speaking Practice News and Features
Aside from getting your regular does of lesson previews, this week you also hear a bit about the new exercises launched on ChinesePod the past week. Find out what's new and what's improved! Last but not least, don't miss out on this month's promotion. Free Guided services are nothing to sneeze at!
Pair, Set, Match 双, 副, 对 , 套 Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen, we're going to look at the measure words that describe sets and matching pairs. We'll talk about everything from lovers to Chinese couplets. ChinesePod and your Mandarin studies-- what a great pair!
How many family members do you have? Newbie
Do you want to learn to talk about your family in Chinese? Well, you've come to the right podcast. In today's lesson, you'll learn the Chinese you need to talk about the size of your family and the people in it.
family, relatives, parents
Is China Scary? Upper Intermediate
A dragon is rising in the East. All around, curious faces wait to see whether it will roar or sing. In today's Chinese lesson, we'll look at some different perspectives on the rise of modern China.
belief, nationalism, myth, propaganda
Pinyin Section 9 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John move on to Section 9 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode. Here, you'll learn about sounds like zi and shi. These lessons are especially useful for newbie Mandarin learners who are just starting to learn the pinyin system. (Also, if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
pinyin
Why Are You at Home? Elementary
Hey Mom, you're home early! Me? Well, I was just...you know...school got out early-- yeah, that's right! In today's Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to talk your way out of a sticky situation. You'll learn how to explain why you're home much earlier than expected in Mandarin Chinese.
classroom, scam, students, child, arrival
疑病症 Advanced
头很痛，怎么了？牙龈出血了，怎么回事？腰也酸，背也痛，吃也吃不下，睡也睡不着......浑身都不舒服！啊，不会生病了吧？我要去医院，我要活下去！等等，去医院之前，我得去中文播客学习一下该怎么跟医生交流啊！
health, medicine, doctor, hospital, mental health, hypochondria
Amusement Park Intermediate
A day at the amusement park -- what fun! In today's Mandarin lesson, learn how to talk about this exciting and light-hearted way to spend a summer day. Learn the Chinese for roller-coaster, Ferris wheel, and "Yay!"
fun, roller coaster
Measure Words for Food Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen, the Shanghai Trio are going food-crazy! We're going to look at a variety of measure words that apply to foods. These include 个， 根， 串 ， 块 and 片. How do you talk about a single banana or a bunch of grapes in Chinese? Listen to this Mandarin podcast to find out!
Are You Busy? Elementary
You can't just drop in on people whenever you feel like it. They have their own lives, too! In this Mandarin Chinese podcast, you'll learn how to ask if and when people are free. Making appointments in Chinese is easy when you study with ChinesePod.
asking questions, making plans
Pinyin Sections 7-8 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John move on to Section 7 and Section 8 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode. They introduce challenging sounds like hai and niao. 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
Fast Cars and Dangerous Driving Upper Intermediate
This is a Chinese lesson about having fun in your brand-new car. The tires squeal as you tear around the bend, laughing and singing along with the radio. Learn how to take a spin in Mandarin Chinese, but drive responsibly. It's all fun and games until someone loses a limb.
drag race, car, show, horsepower, engine, damage
Manila Intermediate
In this Chinese lesson, we're off to a land of sun and fun: the Philippines. Follow us to Manila, where we use Chinese to talk about everything from mango juice to sunsets. Tune in to today's podcast and find out more about this beautiful, romantic city.
Manila, Philippines, shopping, vacation, mall, sunset, romance
A Lot of Sisters Newbie
Are your sisters weird? In today's Chinese podcast, learn how to talk in Mandarin about your vast quantities of older sisters. You may even learn a Chinese word or two for other relatives. The only way to find out is to tune in to this exciting Chinese podcast.
family, relatives, sister, brother, mother, father, parents
A Texan Visitor News and Features
Tune in to catch the gossip on this week's ChinesePod lessons. We have a visit from Lee (aka Woyaodalanqiu), a really friendly Texan Poddie who speaks great Mandarin. If you want to take your Chinese associates for a spin in your new car, check out this week's Upper Intermediate podcast. For learners wanting to set a working lunch, or ask someone out on a date, tune to Elementary on Thursday. Don't forget to check out the July Promotion in it's final week.