The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Zombies: Deader than Ever Intermediate
Who knew that the dead could be so lively? In today's Chinese lesson, you'll learn about zombies and their disgusting habits. Learning Mandarin has never been creepier.
zombies, dead, corpse, scary, horror, movies
Getting Old Isn't Easy Upper Intermediate
Learning Chinese is a great way to fight off the ravages of age. Toughen your mind, broaden your horizons, and make new friends at home and abroad. Who knew that learning Mandarin could make the golden years into the jade years?
old people, aging, elderly, old, hobbies, trouble
Renting a Bike Elementary
You can't bring your trusty bike with you everywhere you go. When you arrive in a new city in China, you can check out bike rentals. Pay your deposit and rental fee, and you'll be zipping around in no time flat. Learn how to do this all in Chinese in today's lesson.
rental, bicycle, travel, money
Seeking Without Finding -- 寻隐者不遇 Poems with Pete
Today's poem is about looking for a hermit in the mountains. It's by Jiǎ Dǎo (贾岛), a Tang poet who knew something about the quest for wisdom. Please see this link for the lyrics of "The Fool on the Hill."
Kungpao Chicken The Menu Stealer
Kungpao chicken may be the most famous Chinese food in the world. This classic dish is eaten from Beijing to Birmingham. In today's thrilling video, you'll learn to speak in Mandarin about the spicy little chicken bits with peanuts.
Kungpao Chicken The Menu Stealer
Kungpao chicken may be the most famous Chinese food in the world. This classic dish is eaten from Beijing to Birmingham. In today's thrilling video, you'll learn to speak in Mandarin about the spicy little chicken bits with peanuts.
food, The Menu Stealer Series, video
Luke is Back! And So Are the Zombies! News and Features
This week we have lessons about a corporate climber, zombies, maps, and old people. Pete's newest poem is about "Seeking Without Finding." Plus, we have a follow-up interview with Light487, an intrepid traveling poddie.
How Far Away are You From Understanding 离？ Qing Wen
This week, we're talking about 离 (lí). Use this little particle to show distance -- how far are you from your home, from your goals, and your standards. Now you're just seconds away from learning some useful Mandarin.
Napkins Newbie
Every smart traveler in China should have a thick stack of thin paper in their pocket. No, we're not talking about money, although that is handy. Today's Mandarin podcast is about napkins. If you plan on eating well in China, they will be indispensable.
napkin, eating, dining, food, restaurant
Boston Intermediate
In today's lesson, you'll learn the Mandarin you need to talk about Boston, in the US of A! This podcast will explain the ins and outs of this historic city. Welcome to the place known for its Tea Party (we just hope those crazy colonists weren't throwing Long Jing into the water!)
Boston, Harvard, MIT, Red Sox, baseball
Pregnancy Series 5: Super Babies and Ultrasounds Upper Intermediate
Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither is a baby! In today's podcast, you'll learn to talk in Chinese about ultrasounds and tests for your little steamed bun in the oven.
baby, pregnancy, doctor, ultrasound, test, hospital
Watching the Sun Go Down -- 登乐游原 Poems with Pete
Today's Poem with Pete is about a watching the sunset. At least, that's the most obvious interpretation. But could Lǐ Shāngyǐn (李商隐） be trying to tell us something more? Listen to today's podcast and and find out. Pete found these detailed discussions of the poem in Chinese very informative. And if you have your own interpretation, please share it in the comments!
What do Foreigners Like? Pre Intermediate
No matter what you sell, you have to know your market. In today's podcast you'll learn how to talk in Chinese about dealing with picky customers who always want a good deal. Learn Mandarin while shopping!
foreigners, shopping, bag, watch, DVDs, peddler
Napkins, Facebook, and Ctrip -- What a Combination! News and Features
Lessons this week on napkins, vendors, and Boston! Check out The Menu Stealer if you missed it last week. Learn about the CPod Facebook competition. There was a Twitter competition with help from ctrip -- and in fact, we have an interview with a representative from that fine company. Listen to learn his valuable tips for traveling in China.
The Magic Word 把 Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen is about one of the most important grammar constructions in Chinese: sentences involving 把. This little word has caused more than its share of headaches and confusion. But the Shanghai Trio are not afraid of anything (except SARS). Listen to this podcast, the first in a series, and learn how to sound much more like a native Mandarin speaker.
Lao Wang's Office 10: Lao Wang Plans to Sue Intermediate
If there's anything more fun than going to court, we've never done it. In today's podcast, learn how to take 'em to the cleaners, in Mandarin Chinese!
lawyer, law, court, Lao Wang, jobs, business
Rise and Shine! Newbie
Getting out of bed is not much fun, unless you wake up to the sound of Ken and Jenny on ChinesePod! Today, learn how to talk about dragging yourself out of bed, all in Mandarin Chinese.
bed, breakfast, morning