The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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The Pretty Podcast Qing Wen
Flattery will get you everywhere, so today on Qing Wen, your hosts: two pretty and one handsome, bring you the three (or so) words for beautiful in Chinese. We're pretty sure after this podcast you will know where, when, and how to use the many words for pretty.
Prescription Drugs and Overseas Chinese Dear Amber
When you've got a little touch of a Guangzhou flu, you'll be glad for today's Dear Amber, where we talk out how you can get all your drug (legal) fixes if you happen to find yourself in need. Also, ABC, CBC, BBC... no they are not TV networks, they are the bridge in the cultural gap... the overseas Chinese. We hear some views on how local Chinese look at their Chinese/Western counterparts. Come to the comments section and share your views, too!
At the Hair Salon Vocab Tour
Take 100 percent humidity, mix in a little late for work bed head, and what do you get? Bad hair day. Take 15 kuai, combine it with a little shampoo-lovin' at the corner hair salon and what do you get? Voila. This video podcast, where you will see Amber's transformation from Medusa to model (OK, well maybe that's pushing it a little) right before your eyes. Learn the Chinese to get the solutions to your hair dilemmas here.
Hanoi Intermediate
You've heard tales of such a place. A place where not only beef noodle soup exists, but the aromas of French baguettes and heady coffee fill the air. What could bring such a lovely combination of worlds together? Only Vietnam. In this podcast, come on a little Mandarin Chinese trip to the city of Hanoi.
town and city, travel
At the Hair Salon Vocab Tour
Take 100 percent humidity, mix in a little late for work bed head, and what do you get? Bad hair day. Take 15 kuai, combine it with a little shampoo-lovin' at the corner hair salon and what do you get? Voila. This video podcast, where you will see Amber's transformation from Medusa to model (OK, well maybe that's pushing it a little) right before your eyes. Learn the Chinese to get the solutions to your hair dilemmas here.
appearance, video
Afraid of Dogs Elementary
In China, there aren't really that many dogs around to be afraid of, but a good chunk of the population has a paralyzing fear of dogs. This lesson will help you learn the Chinese to deal with that fear.
animals, dogs, pets
Pretty Clothes Newbie
Fabric markets, little shops, department stores, Taobao... cheap and cheerful clothes abound in China. You're feeling like a knock-out in your knock-offs, and now that you're going to be looking so pretty, better learn how to accept a compliment. In this podcast, learn how to comment on clothing, and how to respond, in Mandarin Chinese.
appearance, clothes
Changes on ChinesePod News and Features
Big changes are afoot at Praxis Language. This episode of News and Features is targeted specifically at the users who do not visit the site and may be unaware of what's been going on. Tune in for the explanations from the ChinesePod hosts.
Editing a Photo Upper Intermediate
You've always secretly envied those lovers in the park. Laying across a mossy bank, in a blue tuxedo / pink taffeta rented wedding dress pinned up at the back to fit. Well, now you don't need to hire any two-bit wedding photographer, nor do you need a gal willing to marry you. You can study this podcast lesson, and learn in Chinese how to get a misty, touched-up cheesy photo of your own.
appearance, computers
Traffic Vocab Tour
In this video vocab tour, we take you to the bustling streets of Shanghai. As the traffic goes whizzing by, we'll introduce some of the more common Chinese modes of transportation. Learn the Mandarin Chinese for all these words in visual context, no translation required!
Traffic Vocab Tour
In this video vocab tour, we take you to the bustling streets of Shanghai. As the traffic goes whizzing by, we'll introduce some of the more common Chinese modes of transportation. Learn the Mandarin Chinese for all these words in visual context, no translation required!
traffic, video
The My Minefield Qing Wen
We all know that when speaking in Chinese, some English expressions cannot be translated literally. But every now and then, what you thought was just basic grammar results in a communication breakdown. Even something as simple as the word "my" can betray you! Take a walk with us today in the minefield of "my." (This week's topic was inspired by a blog entry on Sinosplice.)
Chinese Birthdays and Local Hospitals Dear Amber
Today is a very special day. It's Dear Amber's first birthday! So what better than a discussion on how Chinese people celebrate birthdays? Also, may it never happen--but if you do find yourself in the position of having to go to a Chinese hospital, what can you expect? Today we hear firsthand what a trip to a local Shanghai hospital is like. Reminisce on the past year together, and share your own experiences of hospitals China-wide with us in the comments section!
The 80/20 Rule Upper Intermediate
The 80/20 rule, if applied to Chinese learning, could very possibly mean that 20 percent of what you study will be what you use 80 percent of the time. So hit the podcasts, and learn here how the 80/20 rule applies to profits, spending, and placating your boss, in Mandarin.
business, numbers
What size? Newbie
Thought of as 'petite' in your homeland, as you browse the corner shoe store, you are alarmed to find that the only thing you can get your dainty foot into is a florescent orange counterfeit men's 'Croc' clog. Things aren't looking up anytime soon, so listen to this podcast to learn how to ask for your size in Chinese, and to accept the fact that your fruitless quest will end nowhere but in dishwasher-safe footwear.
clothes, shopping
Language Power Struggle Intermediate
A battle of wills. Language domination. Do not relinquish your position. The only way to survive the language power struggle is to arm yourself with grammar and vocab. Only the fluent will survive. In this podcast, learn the Chinese to control the conversation when that inevitable eager language 'friend' comes along.
communications, language
Caught in the Act Elementary
Sure, we've all got our skeletons in the closet. It's just when someone opens the door that we get a little red in the face. In today's podcast, the boss makes a slightly uncomfortable discovery. Should you find yourself entangled in a little 'office scandal,' listen to this podcast to learn how to get yourself out of it! In Chinese!
business
会 (Huì) and 能 (Néng) Face-off Qing Wen
Alas these tricky little words. In this episode, we help clarify some different ways to use 会 (huì) and 能 (néng). The qingwen-ers tell all as they reveal each other's secret abilities. Listen in and add the ability to use these words in Chinese to your wealth of talents!