The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Mosquitos and Olympics Dear Amber
Summer is coming, and with that brings two things you can count on: Mosquitos, and, this year... the Olympics! Today on Dear Amber we discuss both of them. Some distinctly Chinese ways of dealing with those pests, and some distinctly Chinese features of the road to Olympic gold. Come visit us in the comments section too and share your thoughts with us!
Hungry Traveler: Hong Kong Elementary
In another edition of the Hungry Traveler, we find ourselves in HK. The city full of millionaires, movie stars, fast cars, and... food! It's all about the dim sum baby. When you hear that squeaky cart roll by your table, you have to think fast. Decisions... decisions. What culinary delights will our traveler select?
food, Hungry Traveler Series, Hong Kong
Fortunate Cookies Pre Intermediate
“The greatest danger could be your stupidity.” “Hell is paved with good intentions.” “Magic time is created when unconventional person comes.” Where can such sage wisdom be found? Confucius? The Analects? Nope. Fortunate you are amongst eaters if you even get a fortune cookie at the end of your ‘Chinese’ meal. Learn about how un-Chinese these Chinese cookies really are, in this podcast.
culture, food
Sightseeing at Tiananmen Newbie
A square, you say? Touring a rectangle seems a little more stimulating, perhaps? This is not just any four-sided box. This is the center of Beijing. A place full of history and full of people. Now it's so big, you may just stumble across it, but we're thinking you might need a little more help. Since you've already learned where Changan Jie is from Pimsleur, let ChinesePod take you the rest of the way, in this Mandarin lesson.
directions, location
I Can/Can't Afford it (...得起 & ...不起） Qing Wen
China can stun you with prices, on the low and the high end. A Porsche in China will cost you twice the price of one back home, while a brand new Trek bike, less than 1/2. A cup of coffee can run you close to ten bucks (with no refills of course), while a DVD will cost less with a feature film on it than a blank one would from Best Buy. Like everyone else in the world, the Chinese love to talk about what they can and can't afford, yet they are just a tad more open. With this versatile pattern, you can now join in on half of the conversations in China.
SBTG: Sun Yatsen Upper Intermediate
So much more than just the name of your favorite Chinese garden in Vancouver. Sun Yatsen is often considered the founder of modern China. With such an impressive title, surely us Chinese learners should learn a little more about him and what he stood for. You can, in this podcast. Learn about this famous figure in Chinese history in Mandarin.
culture, education, Saved by the Gong Series
Hiking Elementary
You've been stuck on city streets too long. Lace up your shoes, point in the direction of trees, and trade in red China for green with this podcast on hiking. Whether it's the trails of Yangming Shan, the pseudo-hills of She Shan, or the dizzying cliffs of Huang Shan, explore the woods that inspired the Chinese painters and poets of old, and see the China behind the bustle.
hobbies
Airplane Arrival Intermediate
You're nine hours in, two family-oriented movies later. You have had waaaay too much time to ponder whether the chicken on rice would have sat better with you than the pork with noodle. The urban legend claiming alcohol has twice the effect in the air seems a little far-fetched as you down your third gin and tonic in an attempt to numb yourself. Then... the magic words... the blessed airplane arrival speech. Listen to this podcast and understand it, in Mandarin Chinese.
Preparing to give an Interview Upper Intermediate
The job candidates are lined up outside the office, with their neckties, their crisply printed resumes, and their sweaty handshakes. You thought going to a job interview was nerve-wracking. What about giving one? Oh, how the tables have turned. Listen to this podcast for help. Learn how to prepare for conducting a job interview in Chinese in this podcast.
business
Chinatomy: Chinese Gods and 'Shanghai Diaries' Dear Amber
Today on Dear Amber we venture into the spiritual side of China, with a Chinatomy breakdown of a few of the more popular gods of China. And Aric S. Queen, host and creator of the new show Shanghai Diaries joins us to tell us a bit about his show and life in China when you see both sides of the story. Come visit us in the comments section and let us know your take too!
Working Hours Newbie
The Shanghai bar scene starts with happy hour, but you won’t get the invite if you can’t tell the crew what time you get off work…and you won’t be able to bow out of taking early morning baijiu shots unless you can moan about what time you have to go in the next day… All this can be solved if you listen to this podcast on working time, in Mandarin Chinese.
business, time, home and office
Seoul Elementary
Perhaps best known for remarkable food items such as spicy smelly preserved vegetables and some 'alternative' meats, this capital of Korea is known for a lot more than than its eating. Learn in this lesson about the city of Seoul. A place of delicious food, friendly people, and facelifts. This place has it all! Learn about it in this podcast, in Mandarin Chinese.
town and city, location, shopping
I Don't Have the Strength (... 不动） Qing Wen
To have or to not have the strength, that my friends is the question on this episode of QW. If you are feelin' it, you need to go with the Verb plus 得动 （... v plus dedòng). If you are not, its time for Verb plus 不动 (... v plus budòng).
Pageant Final Episode Intermediate
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the corrupt judges, scandalous rumor mills, trashy tabloids, and catty girls that made this lesson series possible. If it weren’t for the support of the listening audience, we never would have been able to bring this story to it’s tragic, albeit long-winded conclusion. Listen to this finale, and say goodbye to the blogs and the beautiful, in Mandarin Chinese.
Beauty Pageant Series
The New Site and the Guided Plan News and Features
As you may have noticed, ChinesePod has received a face lift. However, it is not just cosmetic, there are some great new features on the newest version. Let John and Jenny tell you all about them
众志成城 抗震救灾 Media
一场突如其来的地震夺去了多少人的生命，摧毁了多少个幸福家庭，毁灭了多少幢建筑，牵动了多少人的心！社会各界，国内国外都向灾区伸出了救援之手，国家领导也亲临灾区，组织救援。今天我们节选了一段温家宝总理的视频，看看听听这位年逾花甲的老人，怎么给灾民和官兵鼓劲，给大家勇气和信心。 来源链接：众志成城 抗震救灾
media, government, geography
I'm Married Newbie
Dandy, aren’t we? With that custom-made suit you got made here, you’re bound to turn some heads. In this podcast, ward off a wandering eye and learn to say you are married, in Mandarin Chinese. Ahem…your spouse did ask us to teach you how to speak about being spoken for.
family, people, relationships
Barbecuing Elementary
The apparatus may be the same. The venue, similar--give or take a few trees. The wafts of the mouth-watering scent of roasting flesh. You begin to reminisce over the long days of summers past-- replete with hot dogs, steak, jacket potatoes... but WAIT. What do you see... whaaat the... Yes, the medium is the same, but the materials are very, very different. Listen to this podcast and learn about Chinese barbecue.
food
Chinatomy: Medical Treatments and Marriage Registration Dear Amber
On today's Dear Amber another Chinatomy, and this time we dissect a few fascinating techniques used as treatments in Traditional Chinese Medicine. And, we hear from a local newlywed about how the Chinese go about getting married. Don't forget to come see us in the comments section and share your experiences too!