The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
Latest Lessons
Buying a Custom-Built Computer Upper Intermediate
The true computer geeks amongst us will come bounding out of the woodwork for this Mandarin lesson, gleefully igniting flurries of discussion over bits, megs, CPU, RAM, GB, XYZ in Chinese... (post-traumatic flashbacks to many a lunch hour conversation here at ChinesePod). For the rest of us Cpoddies--though you may not feel like a techy, you're here, so you are. Listen in to this podcast, and learn the lingo.
computers, home and office, shopping
Pumpkin Food Newbie
While Linus is keeping his Great Pumpkin vigil in the pumpkin patch, his counterparts in China are doing their own chowing down on the culinary delights that pumpkin season brings. Listen in to this podcast, and learn in Mandarin what the Chinese do with their leftover jack-o-lanterns as the fall air crisps and comfort food beckons.
food, preferences
Massage and Renting an Apartment Dear Amber
In today's show Amber and guests talk about some racy and not-so-racy massages in China, as well as give you the scoop on how to go about renting an apartment when you arrive here. And a special treat--another interview with one of our very own Cpoddies, Madeleine Greey. She started her Mandarin-learning journey way back in the 80's, and tells us about her experiences in learning Chinese way-back-when. Enjoy, and please share any comments and experiences of your own in the comments section!
New York City Elementary
New York City? What the heck does learning Chinese have to do with New York City? Don't be naive. In the gritty underworld of the fake Prada black market, you're going to need to hone your Mandarin skills to survive. Listen to this podcast and learn why New York City is a great place for Chinese learners too.
location, culture
#21 Movie Madness
This week Connie joins us while Jenny is away whooping it up in Meiguo. And we visit another continent to enjoy some Movie Madness. This week, tons of great vocabulary and a little bit o' culture for you all. We managed to hide the violent action flick with background jackhammers that Dave wanted to use. Listen in and leave your guess to this week's Movie Madness at Amber's profile. The stakes are high this week... your very own custom fix. What could be better. And you get to choose whose voice you want in your headphones... Pick your favourite Cpod pseudo-star!
What's Hot in ChinesePod and SpanishSense this week! News and Features
In this week's News and Features, we formally introduce the newest member to the CPod family, Clay Roup! Give him a shout out everyone! :-) Also, we would like to ask all Praxis Pass members and SpanishSense users to watch out for more exciting SpanishSense news on the Praxis blog in the coming weeks. We promise you won't regret it!
特殊奥运会 Advanced
世界上参与人数最多，影响力最大的体育盛会是什么？相信大家都会异口同声地说：“奥运会”。可是另一个名叫“特殊奥运会”的体育比赛可能大家就陌生得多了。它到底有哪些特殊的地方呢？让我们一起去2007年上海特殊奥运会看个究竟吧。
Olympics, Special Olympics, retarded, sports, society, mentally challenged
Getting to Know the Beauty Pageant Judges Intermediate
Today we revisit the intrigue of the Chinese beauty pageant world... Do we detect a whiff of corruption, bribery, and scandal brewing? Of course! What would a ChinesePod lesson be without all of these? Join us in this podcast, as we follow along with our drama queens in this next round of beauty pageant, a la China.
appearance, Beauty Pageant Series
Two words for '2' Qing Wen
In the spirit of vintage Sesame Street, we talk about a little wrench amongst the numbers in Chinese, the number two. There are two ways to say 'two' in Chinese, and keeping when and why straight can be confusing. Listen to this Qing Wen to clear it up for you!
numbers, measure words
How many people are in your family? Newbie
Ah, the home front. Any self-respecting Mandarin learner has their work cut out for them in deciphering the who's who of a Chinese family. And don't think the one-child policy makes things any easier. So, line 'em up, and get them all straight in this podcast which will enlighten you on the members of a Chinese family.
family, introductions
Gymnastics Elementary
If you feel like you've been doing back flips trying to learn Chinese, this lesson is for you! This next in our series of Olympics lessons is about gymnastics. In this podcast, you'll learn how to describe the elegant movements of the art of gymnastics in Mandarin.
Olympics, sports
Driver's Licenses and Business Dear Amber
Welcome to Dear Amber - ChinesePod's Insider's Guide to Everything China. Dear Amber features ChinesePod's own insider, Amber, and you the listener, as Amber answers questions you've always wanted to know the answers to... and even some you didn't! With the help of some expert guests, Amber sheds light on China and Chinese culture in this weekly podcast. In today's show Amber and guests answer a question about how to apply for a driver's license in China (if you dare!), and address the age-old Chinese hesitation to uttering the words "I love you." Plus a famous businessman in China gives some great insider's tips on a question about doing business in China. Listen and share with us all your own experiences and views on today's topics.
Pricey Beer Intermediate
When you can get take out draft beer poured into a plastic bag for pennies, it's easy to get incensed over the price of pijiu. In this podcast, learn how to use your Mandarin Chinese to get picky about your brew. But no Bob and Doug hoser jokes please.
preferences, food
Phone Call for the Boss Newbie
With the chorus of cell phones belting out staticky Chinese pop songs and Crazy Frog remixes, identifying your ring tone can be a challenge, at best. In this podcast, learn how to identify whose phone is ringing, in Mandarin, and save your already half-deaf ears from the mad cacophony. Or, better yet, put on the vibrator alert. It makes for a nice back pocket massage.
home and office, communications
Familiar Face in Jizhou Upper Intermediate
In this episode of Lost meets Fantasy Island, missing person sighting. Follow along with Wentao and Zhao Lu as the mystery thickens in Jizhou. Yes, it's scary. Yes, its bizarre. Sleep with the light on if you have to. But don't miss the strange unraveling of this story, in Mandarin Chinese.
location, people
#20 Movie Madness
Unless you've lived in hermit-like seclusion for the last thirty years we think you've seen this week's selection: it's from a famous action/adventure film. And even if you haven't, we think you'll approve of it for having a protagonist who not only speaks Chinese, but manages to comes as across quite debonair while doing so. Even if you can't make the connection, listen to this week's episode for the latest in ChinesePod "baseball chengyu" along with news about our efforts to kickstart an international Englese movement.
The ChinesePod Practice Plan News and Features
In our 2nd installment of the News and Features podcast this week, we talk about the ongoing Practice Plan October promotion and have a chat with Yves Goulnik, one of the core members of our community, about his personal experiences with the program! Don't forget to subscribe to the Practice Plan this month and get 1 week's worth of free Practice session FREE! *A big shout out to Yves for dropping by and accepting our studio invitation! :-)
Yang Jie's Diary: Date with a Nerd Elementary
It's about time the nerds of the world got some respect. Bookworm Wang Wei seems to be trying to win the heart of fair Yang Jie. What does Yang Jie really think of this scholarly specimen? Is the way to her heart through the library? Let's snoop, in this podcast, where we look into a girl's not-so-deep thoughts, in Mandarin Chinese.
studies, relationships, Diary Series