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Soon there will be more language Pods than you can shake a stick at. Tune in to this podcast to learn about the newest member of the Praxis family. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming week's topics: everything from garbage to brotherhood!
Moving House and Chinese Wineries Dear Amber
Moving house is a pain at the best of times, but what about in China? Today's Dear Amber gives you some tips on how to make the moving process as hassle-free as possible. Plus, the wine industry in China is alive and... well, we'll hear firsthand today about a recent trip to a Chinese vineyard, and about the state of the wine industry in China today. Leave your comments for us too!
练书法 What's the Story
Brush up on your Chinese with this intermediate lesson from Vera. This podcast will teach you about Chinese calligraphy, stroke by stroke. You don't have the slightest inkling? Don't worry-- listen and learn!
练书法 What's the Story
Brush up on your Chinese with this intermediate lesson from Vera. This podcast will teach you about Chinese calligraphy, stroke by stroke. You don't have the slightest inkling? Don't worry-- listen and learn!
calligraphy, parents, video
The Big Deal about Shenzhou 7 Upper Intermediate
Going to the moon is soooo passe. Not so! Listen to this podcast and learn more about China's grand plans for outer space. Want to study Mandarin in zero-G? Take your protein pills and put your earphones on! This lesson will teach you in Chinese all about China's plans to be the next ones to take a 'giant leap' for mankind.
government, Shenzhou, space, travel
Asking for Leave Elementary
Everybody needs a little time away... and in this podcast you're going to learn how to ask for it in Chinese. With the plethora of guests you're going to be fielding in your new found home away from home, chances are this will be high-frequency vocab for you. So listen in and learn... and get ready for your new favorite hobby: tour guide.
vacation, boss, time off, work
Birth by Chinese Zodiac Intermediate
Are you bullish about learning Chinese? Stop dragon your feet, and listen to our podcast about the Chinese zodiac. It won't boar you, we promise. Learning Mandarin with ChinesePod is more fun than a monkey midwife. Just ask our legions of rabbit fans! There's no use snake-ing away. Scream yourself horse with the top-rated Chinese learning system. Studying any other way is like herding tigers with a sheep-dog. Don't be a chicken! Learn Chinese today!
zodiac, animals, luck, fate, baby, parents, destiny
On the Way Newbie
Life in China is go-go-go. Be it taxi, bicycle, moped or bus number 11, chances are you're going places. In this podcast, learn how to use your Chinese to say you are 'on the way'... here, there, or anywhere.
location, town and city, travel
When 比较 (bǐjiào) becomes 更 (gèng) Qing Wen
Our favorite comparison word, 比较 (bǐjiào), makes a special appearance on this Qing Wen, in order to help us state our preferences. Its more enthusiastic partner, 更 (gèng), also chimes in today and shows us how to take our likes to the next level.
New Lessons, New President News and Features
What significance could Obama's victory possibly hold for China and ChinesePod? Listen in for Jenny's take. As always, you'll also find out what new lessons are coming up this week.
Counterfeit Money and Driving in China Dear Amber
You had a feeling Mao looked a little too handsome and the bill a little too clean. In today's Dear Amber, we give you tips on how to spot counterfeit bills in China. Also, what's driving like on the mean streets of China? We hear right from a brave soul who takes on the streets of Shanghai, map in hand and GPS-free. Come leave your experiences too in the comments section!
The Artistic Little Brother What's the Story
Today Connie tells us a cute childhood story about her brother. Listen in to this video and figure out what her mischievous, yet artistic, little brother gets up to one idle afternoon. In the process, learn lots of new Chinese vocabulary! This lesson is designed to challenge the Elementary learner.
The Artistic Little Brother What's the Story
Today Connie tells us a cute childhood story about her brother. Listen in to this video and figure out what her mischievous, yet artistic, little brother gets up to one idle afternoon. In the process, learn lots of new Chinese vocabulary! This lesson is designed to challenge the Elementary learner.
art, children, family, video
Agreement on Exclusive Representation Upper Intermediate
You've gotten drunk on the baijiu, put in your time at KTV, and now is your chance to finally close the deal. Do you have the Chinese to do it? In this podcast, learn how to secure an exclusive super-duper excellent deal, and all the exciting details that come with the territory. Word of the wise: negotiating drunk is not recommended.
business, agent, sales, agreement
No Need to Take off Your Shoes Newbie
You want to be polite. But after a day of sightseeing in vinyl shoes, you are slightly apprehensive of the Chinese tradition of taking off one's shoes. Plus the slippers look like they are about four inches too short. What will you do? Learn in your sweaty socked anxiety how to ask your host apprehensively... 'Do I need to take off my shoes?' in Chinese... hopefully in a tone of voice that will tip off your host to insist that you don't.
shoes, etiquette, visiting
Buying a Plasma TV Intermediate
How much of the Chinese language could you learn if you spent half as much time with ChinesePod as you do with "Neighbors," "COPS," and "MTV"? Television is a brain-washing machine. If you want to kill your soul, watch the boob tube. If you want to learn Chinese, listen to this podcast. ChinesePod is revolutionary, and it is not televised.
plasma TV, promotion, sales, shopping
Stopped at the Gate Elementary
There are a few ways of dealing with getting stopped at an apartment complex gate. There is the 'tunnel vision' technique. To truly perfect this skill you must be on a bicycle to facilitate quick getaways and be immune to yelled threats. Another technique is the 'dense foreigner' skill. No explanation needed. Finally, there is the 'listen to the ChinesePod podcast' technique, highly recommended and transferable to any third degree grilling, Chinese or not.
questions, greetings, security
户籍制度 Advanced
在中国，每个中国人都有一个户口。户籍制度是时代的产物，也许随着时代的发展会慢慢消失。以前，如果你没有上海户口，想来上海找工作是不可能的。现在，没有上海户口也可以在上海工作，不过还是有点儿麻烦，比如，有很多手续只能回户口所在地办理。今天的高级中文，我们就对户籍制度稍作探讨，欢迎大家收听并发表意见。
culture, government, hukou, household registration
Good, Bad and Otherwise Qing Wen
Today on Qing Wen we help you move above and beyond your usual one word answers... and expand your vocabulary when responding to the age old query, '怎么样 (Zěnmeyàng)?' Listen in, and learn to express everything from being on top of the world to the depths of despair, in Chinese.