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Measure Word Fundamentals: 个，只，条，张 Qing Wen
Do you know what Chinese measure words are and how to use them? In today's Qing Wen, Jenny, Connie and Pete will tackle the major measure words. They'll how and when to use super-common measure words such as 个， 只 ， 条 ， and 张. Still got questions? Let us know in the comments section below!
Funny Business 3 Upper Intermediate
In today's Chinese podcast, the plot thickens at the dodgiest company in the universe. Lao Wang faces a difficult decision as his accountant turns in his resignation. Learn all the Mandarin you'll need next time you're trapped between a bright young employee and a ruthless boss.
money laundering, Lao Wang, accounting, company, resign, business, threat
What Would You Say You Do Here? Newbie
Talking about your job is one of the best ways to break the ice in Chinese. In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to talk about what you do to earn your daily rice. Listen and learn how to talk about your profession in Mandarin Chinese.
students, position
Pinyin Sections 5-6 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John move on to Section 5 and Section 6 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode, tackling such challenging bits as ze and ren. These lessons are especially useful for newbie learners coming to grips with pinyin. (Also, if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
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Drinking Game Intermediate
Baijiu, the Chinese liquor, tastes so bad that you need something to take your mind off the foul burning that is coating your mouth and throat. Why not play some drinking games? In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn all about how to win face and make friends over a few rounds of watery beer.
drinking, baijiu, drinking games, alcohol, party, socializing
I'm Not Here Elementary
You're a popular person. People are looking for you, but you don't always want to talk to them. Today's Chinese lesson will help you deal with those tricky times when you don't want to be found. Learn how to use Mandarin to explain that you're not around.
communications, office
Language is Music News and Features
This week Jenny interviews Suzanna Zaraysky, author of the great book for language learners - Language is Music. Check out the ChinesePod Summer Promo here. We'll be playing Chinese Drinking games in this week's intermediate Podcast. For the Newbies we'll be teaching you how to talk about your job - in Mandarin! So kick back relax and immerse yourself in ChinesePod!!!
Bringing it All Back Home With 回去 and 回来 Qing Wen
Here's a Qing Wen about a couple of words that many students of Chinese find confusing-- 回去（huíqu） and 回来 （huílai). They can be a little tricky, but fear not: the Shanghai Trio is here to clear away all the confusion. Learning Chinese with Qing Wen combines fun and function!
Lao Wang's Office 13: Wang Meets the Big Boss Intermediate
Do you get anxious at the thought of your boss? Imagine if your boss ran a criminal syndicate! In today's Chinese podcast, the ever-diligent Lao Wang finally meets his employer. To learn how to introduce yourself to the boss in Mandarin Chinese, please listen to this exciting podcast.
business, deal, risk
Pinyin Section 4: R The Pinyin Program
You may have noticed that when we covered Section 4 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide last time, we left out a row. That pesky 'r' sound! This episode take on that challenging initial in a newbie-friendly way. (If you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
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Budget Meeting Upper Intermediate
This Mandarin podcast is about every company's most beloved ritual. Casual Fridays? Water-cooler gossip? Nope. It's the budget meeting! Listen and learn how to tighten your belt and trim expenses in Chinese.
budget, meeting, business, company, expense, economy
Language Exchange Pre Intermediate
If you're learning Chinese in China, there's a very good chance that someone will try to become your language partner. With any luck, you'll become fast friends. If not, the experience can be awkward and dull. In any case, let's listen to this podcast and learn how to talk about language exchange in Chinese.
language parner, language exchange, studying, learning, speaking
Lessons and Comment Policy News and Features
This week you can weep with joy as News and Features and returns. For those Lao Wang fans out there you may feel like crying but do not fret, for he lives on in Upper Intermediate. For our more advanced learners you can learn about attending finance meetings in Mandarin Chinese. We have a very useful podcast for Elementary learners relating to language swapping - an excellent way to get more speaking practice (that is, apart from ChinesePod Guided/Executive teaching services). For the absolute Newbies out there, check out Pinyin Program episode 4 - we are covering a somewhat challenging Chinese sound; 'r'. Last but not least, this week we'll be updating the comments policy in order to greater enhance the learning value of the Lesson Comments sections.
How're You Doing? 得 Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen, the Gleeful Three will teach you how to describe how you do something in Chinese, using the very useful word 得 (de). You'll learn how to describe the manner in which you do things-- like learning Chinese!
No TV Before Your Test! Elementary
For the past month you've been studying for your Chinese test. Now you just want to relax in the warm glow of Mother Television. But what's this? Your real mother has other plans! Go study some more Mandarin! You have a test coming up soon! Learn how to tell your kids to study harder in Chinese.
television, test, study, parents, learning
Pinyin Sections 3-4 The Pinyin Program
Jenny and John move on to Section 3 and Section 4 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide in this episode, tackling "problem syllables" like cai and zai. These tips are especially for the newbie learner coming to grips with pinyin. Also, if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!
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