The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Ordering Songs at Karaoke Pre Intermediate
There's nothing like a night (or an afternoon) of karaoke to bring friends together. It's also a great way to learn Chinese. In today's Mandarin lesson, let's order up some classic tunes and grab the microphone. No matter how tone-deaf you are, today's Chinese podcast will have you singing out loud.
songs, music, singing, karaoke, microphone, fun
What Would You Like to Eat? Newbie
There's nothing worse than learning Chinese on an empty stomach. After you listen to this lesson, you'll never again have to learn Mandarin over the growls of an empty belly. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to tell others what you'd like to eat in Mandarin Chinese.
restaurant, dining, food, friends, invite, treat
Pregnancy Series 8: About to Give Birth Upper Intermediate
Your little bundle of joy is almost ready to face the world. In today's Chinese lesson, learn to talk in Mandarin about the last few moments before childbirth. All around the world, roughly four babies are born every second-- learn the Chinese you need to talk about these cute little new arrivals.
baby, childbirth, hospital
Hate is a Very Strong Word Qing Wen
On today's Qing Wen, we'll express use the words 讨厌，恨 and 不喜欢our strong dislike for all kinds of things. Find out what Connie, Jenny and Pete detest the most in today's Chinese podcast.
Son or Daughter? Newbie
The Chinese terms for various relatives are a bit complicated. But don't worry, ChinesePod is here to help you learn them! In today's Mandarin lesson, start talking about your sons, daughters and other family members.
son, family
Pinyin Sections 1-2 The Pinyin Program
In this episode, Jenny and John cover Section 1 and Section 2 of the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide, covering not every single blessed syllable, but rather just the "problem syllables" -- like dang and tang -- the ones we know can give beginners trouble. If you're a newbie learner still struggling with pinyin, be sure to tune in and clear up any remaining confusion! (And if you haven't done so yet, be sure to download the ChinesePod Pinyin Chart!)
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Love Tangle 1: A Suspicious Text Message Upper Intermediate
Today we've got a Chinese domestic dispute. Listen to this podcast and learn how to talk about infidelity in Chinese. Mr. Shen thinks his wife might be cheating on him. But is she? Only one thing's for sure: They can't go on together with suspicious minds.
affair, love, lover, mystery, divorce, husbands, wife, fight, infidelity, cheating
Are You Free? Elementary
If you want to do fun stuff with people, you need to make plans. And you can't make plans unless you know if people are free! In today's Mandarin podcast, learn how to ask your Chinese friends whether they are free.
questions, free, going out
Job Interview Intermediate
In this soggy job market, it's hard just to get a job interview. But if you do, you need to be able to talk about your strengths, short-comings, and unrealistic salary expectations. If you can do this in Mandarin Chinese, so much the better! In today's Mandarin podcast, you'll learn how to ace your next Chinese job interview.
job interviews, work, office, business
Summer at ChinesePod News and Features
Hear all about the next week of lessons on ChinesePod, find out what rare Chinese learning commodity is running out, catch some more news about the new Pinyin Program, and learn about the News and Features anomaly occurring in a week!
How Long Has This Been Going On? Qing Wen
In today's Qing Wen, we'll explore the deceptively simple question of time. Learn how to use Mandarin to express the age of buildings, cars, and much more.
Saved by the Gong: Tai Chi Upper Intermediate
Did you think only boring, old people did Tai Chi? Think again! This meditative, graceful series of exercises is popular inside and outside China, with learners young and old. Listen to this Mandarin podcast to find out more about the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. And check out this video for demonstrations and explanations.
tai chi, Taiji, martial arts, exercise, school, classroom, physical education
Introduction to Pinyin The Pinyin Program
What in the world is pinyin? In this illuminating series, the ChinesePod team will help you to master the Chinese phonetic system. Whether you're just starting to learn Mandarin, or trying to improve your pronunciation, this series is sure to be a big help. Listen to this program and follow along with the ChinesePod Pronunciation Guide and Pinyin Chart, and bring your Chinese to a new level of excellence! For links to the legacy software for Mac and Windows click here
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Lao Wang's Office 12: A Dodgy Opportunity Intermediate
Everyone's favorite lovable lug, Lao Wang, is in another tight spot. He's out of work and on the outs with his wife. But wait! Is an old friend offering to help? Or is something more sinister going on? Tune in to this exciting Mandarin podcast and learn how to talk meaningfully about the underworld in Chinese.
business, crime, organized crime, friends, deal, risk
Pin Number Pre Intermediate
In this modern age, plastic is as good as paper. We're not talking about shopping bags, though. We're talking about payment methods. In this lesson, learn how to talk about credit cards and passwords in Mandarin.
credit cards, cash, payment, shopping, password
The Pinyin Program Will Be Unleashed News and Features
As usual we give you the low down on the latest Mandarin lessons. This week you can learn about one of China's oldest forms of exercise. Lao Wang is spiraling down into the Chinese underworld so stay tuned. We have a elementary lessons that deals with swiping your card to buy stuff - very useful podcast. Poddies are always full of great ideas so if you have any lesson topic suggestions, please leave them in the comments section of Helen's Post. And now for the biggest News this week, ChinesePod's Latest Show - The Pinyin Program, will be unleashed this Thursday. Woot!