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The Attitude Pattern (yǒu shénme... 有什么...) Qing Wen
We know you are a nice person, but if you are ever feeling snippy, this pattern is the way to go.
Ticket Scalper Intermediate
A little shady, perhaps? Yet, it is David Beckham and the Galaxy, and this kind of a chance doesn't come around often in these parts... Hmm, there was that black market money exchange man that showed up at your office on a motorbike with a shopping bag full of cash--he was pretty reliable. Maybe the scalper can be trusted. Buyer beware and trust at your peril. Listen to this podcast in Chinese on the scalpers of China and be forewarned!
entertainment, money
Finding a Taxi Newbie
We assume that, as a beginner, deciphering the schedule for the airport bus might be just a little stressful, so put off breaking into that duty-free you bought for 10 minutes or so and get yourself far, far away from the mayhem that is an Asian airport. In this podcast, you will learn how to find a taxi, in Mandarin Chinese. Then, sit back and enjoy the thrill sport that is taxi-taking in China.
transportation, town and city, travel
Golf Elementary
"So, I’m on the first tee with him. I give him the driver. He hauls off and whacks one - big hitter, the Lama... " If Carl the grounds-keeper can make it down to China to play a round of golf, so can you. But you'll need the lingo, and that is where we come in. After this lesson, you'll be equipped to tell one of your three caddies when you want the driver or the iron, in Mandarin. So you've got that goin’ for ya, which is nice.
sports, ability
Internet is Down Intermediate
You like your little Roadrunner and T-1 ethernet connections that load pages in 1/100th of a nanosecond? Nice huh? Remember back in the Clinton administration when you could make a cup of coffee in the time it took a page to load? Well, welcome to our world. The Chinese internet ain't exactly up to speed, but your ability to vent your frustrations in Mandarin will be, after this podcast.
computers, home and office
Money Values and Beating the Summer Heat Dear Amber
Today on Dear Amber we learn about Chinese spending habits and some traditional and more modern views on money. And as we sweat our way through another China summer, we learn from the locals how to deal with the hot, humid stickiness. Come and visit us in the comments section and share your tips and comments too!
Weekend Plans Newbie
Everybody's workin' for the weekend... oh, no, wait a sec, that's just us... slaving away for your daily Chinese podcast dose. But we're not bitter, we love you. Pay us back by allowing us to live vicariously through you and your eventful full meaningful lives. Here, a lesson on living for the weekend. Listen in, then tell us your plans too in the comments section (that was a thinly veiled disguise for an invite).
entertainment, shopping
SBTG: Health Class Upper Intermediate
Yes, this is the same health class that deals with the facts of life, however, you will have to patiently sit through a passionate lesson on the circulatory system before you get to that one. In this podcast, learn about what makes your heart go aflutter in Mandarin Chinese.
education, health, Saved by the Gong Series
Sound Check Elementary
Today a little musical interlude for your listening pleasure. This ain't no muzac, nor is it out of tune KTV. On the other hand, it isn't Coldplay nor is it S.H.E. This podcast is a ChinesePod gig that's gonna make the Grammy's come a knockin'. Listen here as we toot our own horn and play a little ditty on a few instruments of choice.
music
...都 (dōu): The Bryan Adams pattern Qing Wen
If Bryan Adams wanted to learn Chinese, the first pattern he would study would be the ___ 都 (dōu) pattern. QW is here with some examples on how both he and you can use it successfully. And as we all know, anything we do, we do it for you.
磁悬浮 Advanced
什么？你去上海了？有没有坐磁悬浮？有什么感觉？它是什么样子的？有多快？神秘的中国，现代的上海，神奇的磁悬浮！为什么只有上海造了磁悬浮？这条仅有30公里长的示范线会不会延长？中国的百姓是怎么看待磁悬浮的？一起来学习今天的高级中文，别忘了留下你的经历和思考哦！
business, transportation
What will it be? Newbie
Meat-laden fourth of July barbecues may have caused you to consider a jump onto the pescetarian bandwagon. It's so much more than vegetarianism for underachievers. To make the move easier, let's not learn how to say pescetarian in Chinese, and learn instead how to spurn meat and switch to fish, in this podcast.
food, eating, dishes
Sneezing Intermediate
The humble sneeze. It transcends all cultural, language, immune system barriers. It inspires blessings in some circles, superstitions in others. The worldwide bodily function that requires no translation, only a tissue... In this podcast, learn in Mandarin Chinese about the 'culture' of sneezing in China.
culture, health
Hungry Traveler: Macao Elementary
When you mix a Portuguese bun with a Chinese egg roll, what do you get? Is there any hope of a compatible union for these two unlikely partners in calories? This edition of the Hungry Traveler takes us to the shores of Macao. The Las Vegas of China, where one can only hope to find all-you-can-eat buffets filled with this kind of fare... Work up an appetite listening to this podcast on the cuisine of Macao.
food, Hungry Traveler Series
Pollution and Hot Drinks Dear Amber
Pollution is a part of living in China, so today on Dear Amber we answer a question on what locals and foreigners do to live with it. Plus, why the drink of choice for Chinese people on a hot day is not ice water! And to celebrate 'Australia month' here at ChinesePod, we hear a little about life in China for Australian expats. Be sure to visit the comments section to share your take on these topics and more.
The Mean Boss Newbie
Jenny demanded that we teach you how to say that you enjoy your work, but not your boss--due to his temper. While we’re busy looking further into this matter, we’ll go ahead and teach you how to "moan about the man." Listen in to this podcast and learn how to talk about your bad-tempered boss, in Mandarin Chinese.
business, home and office
Taking the HSK Upper Intermediate
The 'Fear Factor' of Chinese tests, the sit-down-break-out-in-a-sweat test, the kind of test those standing-naked-at-the-front-of-the-class nightmares are made of. An essay in Chinese characters you say? By hand? Oh ho ho, that's just the beginning. Takers of the HSK test, we bow down to you. Aspirers, sacrifice yourself on the altar of books and prepare for a case of writer's cramp only 10 pages of handwritten Chinese characters can bring. Hear more to tempt you to HSK in this podcast.
education, language
Moscow Elementary
You've always had a secret affinity for borscht, and a secret compulsion to buy nesting dolls at neighborhood garage sales. Enter this lesson, where we transport you to the land that gave us Zhivago, caviar, perogie-making babushkas (bless their souls), and huge fur hat sporting dedushkas. Get ready to warm yourself from the insides out with a vodka-filled journey in Mandarin Chinese to Moscow.
culture, town and city, travel
Do You Remember.... Qing Wen
On today's QW we explore the sometimes tricky way to say remember. Talks of Michael Jackson, dementia, and memory-boxes will allow you to make the distinction. You are going to memorize, remember, and never forget this lesson.
Antiperspirant in China Pre Intermediate
Confidence, confidence, dry and secure... raise your hand..... raise your hand... if you're sure you want to drop a hundred kuai on your favorite stick, spray, or roll-on at the fancy supermarket. The laowai demand has caused the supply to shift in our favor. Or maybe the locals finally realized the western world actually invented something awesome before they did. Either way, it's here! Albeit in a limited supply.... Learn the Chinese to get it in this podcast.
health, money