The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
Latest Lessons
No Wonder! Qing Wen
Today on Qing Wen we learn about the two ways to say 'no wonder' in Chinese! They are 难怪 (nánguài) and 怪不得 (guàibude)! Listen to our examples, and tell people you listen to every Qing Wen. They'll say, 'no wonder your Mandarin is so good!'
A Month as a Monk and Chinese Business Meetings Dear Amber
Today on Dear Amber, we hear the inside scoop of life within in a Buddhist monastery in Taiwan. And we hear some more insights into the culture of doing business in China--specifically the dynamics of a Chinese business meeting. Share your experiences too in the comments section!
Getting a Driver's License Upper Intermediate
This lesson does not constitute in any way, shape or form any advocation, promotion, condoning of, nor in any way comprehension of the notion of foreigners getting driver's license in China. However, if you like living on the edge, this could be an outlet, due to the sad lack of bungee jumping facilities. In this podcast, find out how to take your life back into your own hands, and get your Chinese driver's license. Lesson
directions, town and city, transportation
Around the Office Vocab Tour
This avant-garde introduction to office supplies is sure to become a staple of your Chinese studies. So pour yourself a hot cup of zhou and get ready to learn about the tools that will make or break your business.
Around the Office Vocab Tour
This avant-garde introduction to office supplies is sure to become a staple of your Chinese studies. So pour yourself a hot cup of zhou and get ready to learn about the tools that will make or break your business.
home and office, people, video
A Very Special Day Elementary
The days of our lives. Like sands through the hourglass. Today, on this most momentous of days, let us all listen to this podcast, rekindle, reminisce, kiss passionately, sing kumbaya, and vow eternal love to each other. If you don't know what day it is, do not admit it. Either way, join in the celebrations of this auspicious day for Chinese learners everywhere... and figure out what the heck is going on!
celebrations
Introducing a Friend Newbie
First impressions. Intent stares. Is he sizing up the map of your face--determining your future wealth, lack of it, sexual prowess, eyebrow hair luck factor? Or is he just trying to decipher your nin hao? In this lesson, get introduced to your friend's father, and learn the Chinese equivalent of a firm handshake, in Mandarin.
etiquette, introductions, greetings
I'm pregnant! Intermediate
'Bun in the oven' lost something when you tried to translate it to 'baozi in a steamer basket.' In this podcast, learn how to break the news to your significant other that you're with child. And learn how to prepare yourself for the weird and wonderful cravings of a Chinese mother-to-be. We're not talking pickles and peanut butter, either...
family, health
Using 'Almost' Qing Wen
Today on Qing Wen we talk about how to use the word for almost in Chinese, 差一点儿 (chàyīdiǎnr). Learn here not only how to use 'almost,' but how Connie 'almost' made a fool of herself, how Amber 'almost' got hit by a car, and how JP... laughs at both of us! Try your own 'almost' sentences in the comments section!
The New News and Features Jingle Contest Winner! News and Features
Today, an exciting day! We unveil the winner of the News and Features Jingle Contest! We were touched and amazed by the talent of our poddies who entered. Listen in and hear what we received from our awesome pool of poddie talent, and the winner we chose. Have no fear, though, you still have one last podcast to get the old jingle stuck in your head. Plus, a preview of the great lessons we have in store for the week ahead.
Transliteration into Chinese and the Long Pinky Fingernail Dear Amber
From Schwarzenegger to 'little' Bush and 'big' Bush, the fun never stops. Today on Dear Amber, a question on the fun of changing other-language-words into Chinese-friendly words. Plus, the question you have always wondered about, but no one could tell you the answer to... the mysterious long pinky fingernail. Sported by taxi drivers and middle aged men--what is it for? Hear what we discovered, and share your theories in the comments section!
Riding the Subway Vocab Tour
In today's vocab tour, Connie and Jiaojie hop underground to teach you subway survival. From battling the in versus out crowd, to buying a ticket--take your tips from two old subway hands. While you're at it, learn all the terms you'll need to battle it out on your daily commute.
Riding the Subway Vocab Tour
In today's vocab tour, Connie and Jiaojie hop underground to teach you subway survival. From battling the in versus out crowd, to buying a ticket--take your tips from two old subway hands. While you're at it, learn all the terms you'll need to battle it out on your daily commute.
show, transportation, video
Recovering a Cell Phone Number Intermediate
Be it stolen, lost, lent, or otherwise--all is not gone. You're wandering the streets of China, forlornly calling out in search of long lost friends whose phone numbers you never wrote down. Get down to the phone company. With a little rigmarole, you'll be waiting by the phone for your friends to reconnect in no time. Get back your phone number, and your life, with this podcast on recovering your lost number.
communications
Farm Animals Newbie
You can't understand the cows 'mou', the chicken's 'gege,' the sheep's 'miemie,' the horse's 'huirhuir,' nor the pig and its incessant 'hengheng.' In China, you even need a translator for the animals. The good thing is, they mostly look the same. In this podcast, learn how to ask about animals, in Mandarin Chinese.
animals, questions
Buying on Taobao Upper Intermediate
You've developed Enochiophobia from your last venture into a Saturday department store. However, your underwear has holes and your jean supply is non-existent since Ayi's last run in with the bleach bottle. What are you going to do? Head to Taobao... China's Ebay on steroids. Listen to this podcast and learn some of the techniques and potential dangers lurking on this website made just for closet shopaholics like you.
internet, shopping
ID Check at the Internet Cafe Elementary
Last time this happened you were busted for having fake ID, and robbed of your chance at an illicit beer-enhanced evening. No, they don't think you're under 21 anymore, but you can tell yourself that if you're having a late-twenties crisis. The China internet cafe ID check. Don't ask why, just bring your passport, listen to this podcast, and stay away from anything your momma wouldn't want you looking at.
computers, internet
Lesson Preview, New Team Member News and Features
A preview of next week's lessons: everything from the sounds of a pig to a surprise at an internet cafe. We also get to know a new member of ChinesePod, Peter Braden. He has a very important role without which ChinesePod wouldn't function.