The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Farewell, Son 游子吟 Poems with Pete
In today's episode of Chinese Poems with Pete, we'll learn about a classic ode to motherly love, "The Song of the Traveling Son- 游子吟", by Mèng Jiāo (孟郊）. Be sure to check out the video, starring a very special guest. And here's the same video on youtube.
Lao Wang's Office 7: A Firing Afoot? Intermediate
In these tough economic times, scheming to keep your job (or get someone else's) is a high art. The level of intrigue in Wang's Office would've impressed the eunuchs in the old Forbidden City. To keep up with the latest comings and goings, you'll need to listen to today's Chinese podcast.
office politics, office, work, boss
Guided Plan Gets Better! Plus: Poetry is Pending News and Features
Tons of news this week! Two elementary lessons, on phone etiquette and watering your plants. One of our star teachers, Vera, explains the new and improved format for the Guided Plan. Everyone wishes Amber a heart-felt farewell. And we announce a new poetry show, starring Pete. The good times never stop rolling at ChinesePod!
Lucky Duckies Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen is all about different ways to talk about good fortune. Chinese love to talk about various forms of luck, and we'll break them down for you. There are more than you might imagine, from "money luck" to "peach blossom luck." Listen to this podcast for the answer to that classic question: Do you feel lucky, punk? Well, do ya?
The Broken Chair Newbie
A low squat is a popular way to take a load off here. But there will be times when you need to sit down on something beside your ankles. In this lesson, you'll learn how to talk in Mandarin about wobbly seats. Three chairs for ChinesePod!
chair, seat
Terrorized at the Airport Intermediate
Flown the unfriendly skies lately? Airports are on heightened alert these days for shoe bombers, laptop bombers and carpet bombers. If you're planning to fly anywhere, today's Chinese podcast will give you some tips for defending your innocence and explaining away that bottle of white powder in your carry-on.
airport, security, terrorism, safety
Happiness Candy Elementary
Have you ever been on the receiving or giving end of 'Happiness Candy'? In today's lesson you'll learn how to congratulate newlyweds in Mandarin, and also get to know when people are asking subtle personal questions about your marital status. So without further ado let's eat some Chinese 'Happiness Candy'.
wedding, customs
Buying Jade Upper Intermediate
You figured your Chinese stocks were your ticket to riches, until they sank like stones. Speaking of stones, have you ever considered investing in jade? Tune in for today's Upper Intermediate podcast for a lesson about buying jade.
jade, jewelry, negotiation
News and Features - Mid-January News News and Features
Lots of news this week! Upcoming lessons include broken chairs and wedding candy, and other wacky topics. And now, we have a dedicated forum where you can give us suggestions for making CPod even better: ChinesePod's User Voice. Finally, a rollicking discussion of video education is underway. Join the fun today!
Stop in the Name of the 法 (fǎ) Qing Wen
There's more than one way to see things, to talk about things, and to do things. Today's podcast will teach you how to talk in Mandarin Chinese about your methods, means, and views.
The Final Show Dear Amber
Parting is such sweet-n-sour. Today ChinesePod says good-bye to a beloved personality, Amber. Her humor and spirit brightened the office and the podcasts. We here at CPod wish her the very best wherever she may go. There's no doubt that she's going on to even brighter horizons.
Will you Marry Me? Intermediate
The biggest question you'll ever answer is not "Do you wanna take this outside, buddy?" or "Does this dress make me look fat?" It's "will you marry me?" In today's podcast, learn how to answer in Mandarin Chinese. And if you just can't get enough lunar representation, check out John's blog for a detailed look at this classic song .
engagement, proposal, marry, love, family
Seeing Somebody to the Door Newbie
In today's podcast we'll cover an integral part of Chinese manners - 'Seeing Someone Off'. Being able to not only see someone to the door, but politely refuse such offers in Mandarin is certainly a handy skill for those of you doing business in China, or trying to impress your loved one's parents the first time you meet them.
good-bye, leaving, going
Lost in the Desert Upper Intermediate
Have you ever wandered through a desert of suffering, with your tongue so dry that you could barely speak? Have you ever wished that some kind soul would show you the way out? If you've tried to learn Chinese without CPod, the answer is: yes! Now that you've found us, the rest will be easy. Listen to today's podcast to find learn how to talk about sandy desolation in Mandarin!
desert, oasis, lost, time travel, journey, mirage, history
Outrageous Power Bill Elementary
Today's Chinese lesson is a power-play. If you get too fond of your air-conditioner, you'll end up with a sky-high electricity bill. As you fork over that big stack of RMB, learn how to blame your roommate in Mandarin Chinese!
electricity, power, bill, roommate
Early January News News and Features
Happy New Year! Don't get lost in the Chinese desert like our fool-hardy friends in their upper intermediate lesson this week. The New Year is also great cause for new developments in your romantic lives so tune in for our lesson 'Will You Marry Me?' and learn how to...we think you catch the drift. On more official matters, we'd like to introduce to the newest addition to our team, a Aussie bloke named Matt.
All the Things You Can Hit: 打 (dǎ) Qing Wen
Today's Qing Wen gives you the chance to release all your pent up anger. Learn the many, many, many uses of the word '打' (dǎ) in Chinese. You'll be hitting everything from a taxi meter to your phone after listening to this episode.
Food Oddities and Eye Exercises Dear Amber
On today's Dear Amber, we explore some of the more wildly intriguing aspects of Chinese food... from heads to feet and everything in between. Plus, a form of exercise we haven't really gotten into in the west yet... eye exercises. What are they, and what are they for? JP gives us the lowdown--complete with a video demonstration!