The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Stinky Feet Newbie
We know, you've been so absorbed in learning Mandarin on ChinesePod that you haven't had time to wash your feet since before the Olympics...in Athens...Now, you're paying the price: smelly feet. In today's podcast, you'll learn how to complain about rank odors in Chinese.
shoes, feet, smell
Reporting a Loss Intermediate
Question: What do your mind, your life and your wallet all have in common? Answer: You can lose them! Listen to today's Chinese podcast to learn about what to do if you lose something (except your mind or life-- we can't really help you much there.)
loss, theft, police, emergency
Remembering that Day on the Creek -- 如梦令: 常记溪亭日暮 Poems with Pete
Today's Poem with Pete looks at a day of foolishness and fun. The poet Lǐ Qīngzhào (李清照) recalls a day of boozy boating. And here's a very youthful interpretation.
Watch Out! Elementary
You can't go forward all the time (unless you study Mandarin with ChinesePod, of course!) Sometimes you need to put 'er in reverse. Today's podcast tells you how to talk in Chinese about road safety.
driving, reverse, car, safety, warning
Bellydancing and Trade Fairs! News and Features
This week, you get lessons about vinegar, filming a movie, and a famous street sound. Matt has started a thread for discussing the Canton Fair. Finally, we have an interview with Executive plan poddie Kaeshi, a professional belly dancer. Check out her website.
Making Commands More Emphatic with 千万 and 一定 Qing Wen
How can you make your commands or reminders even more emphatic? Listen to today's Qing Wen to learn about two handy phrases, 千万 and 一定.
Bad Cell Reception Elementary
In this podcast, you'll learn how to complain about a poor cell phone signal. That must be why you didn't understand what your Chinese friend was saying...right? Make sure you always come through loud and clear when you speak Mandarin.
cell phones, signal, reception
Saved by the Gong: Cutting Open a Frog Upper Intermediate
Learning Chinese takes a lot of guts. Make no bones about it: ChinesePod is the best way to cut right to the heart of the problem. If you don't have a bloody clue how to talk about biology in Mandarin, this is the podcast for you!
science, biology, frogs, dissection, experiment, classroom, study
Stopping at a Friend's Farm -- 过故人庄 Poems with Pete
Today's Poem with Pete is Stopping at a Friend's Farm 过故人庄, by Mèng Hàorán （孟浩然）. It's about admiring the scenery while enjoying a simple meal with an old friend. And here's the poetry resource mentioned in the podcast.
Too Heavy! Newbie
We at ChinesePod are always ready to give you a hand as you learn Mandarin. In today's lesson, learn how to share your burdens with a friend, all in Chinese!
heavy, bag, favor
Sorry and Thank You Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen is about those all-powerful social lubricants: Sorry and Thank You. Learn how they are used in China. Otherwise, you'll be apologizing at funerals, and saying thanks where a nod would do!
Newserino News and Features
This week, you'll get lessons on Japanese anime, cell phones, biology class, and more. Be sure to visit the pronunciation guide. It's comprehensive! Finally, Matt sheds light on the new "Android" App. Even if you're not Lt. Commander Data, you should check it out!
Hungry Traveler: Inner Mongolia Elementary
In today's podcast, our Hungry Travelers are off to Inner Mongolia. Grab a leg of lamb, and slurp down some milk tea, and learn all about this hearty food in Chinese!
Mongolia, lamb, beer, eating, food, travel, Hungry Traveler Series
小沈阳 Media
春节晚会是我们中国人除夕夜的另一道大餐。今年的春节晚会让一个人一夜走红，这个人就是“Xiao Shenyang"!他的表演为什么会获得这么多的掌声和笑声呢？快看看我们今天的课程吧！别忘了来告诉我们你是怎么看待这种中国式的幽默哦！ 来源链接：小沈阳 | 《不差钱》经典台词
comedy, cross-talk, Chinese New Year
Personal Ad Intermediate
Can't find a spouse? Don't like the one you have? Have we got a lesson for you! In today's podcast, you'll learn all about personal ads in Mandarin Chinese.
dating, romance, love, personal ad, men, women
Dreams of the Departed 陇西行 Poems with Pete
Today's Poem with Pete is Chén Táo's (陈陶) "Dreams of the Departed -- 陇西行." It tells the story of men lost in battle and the loves they leave behind. Plus, here is a reading in Cantonese. The main website has the three hundred most famous Tang poems in Cantonese! Check it out.