The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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Paying Child Support Upper Intermediate
Divorce and child custody is becoming a more common topic of conversation in China in recent years. In this podcast, listen in as one divorcé talks about the issues that inevitably come along with divorce when children are involved--child custody and support payments, and learn how to talk about these issues in Mandarin Chinese.
children, family, marriage
Paying a Bill Elementary
In China, convenience reigns supreme. So, not only can you buy a drink, herb-flavored gum, underwear, and/or a brown simmering egg in a convenience store, you can also handily pay your bills. In this podcast, learn how to pay those bills using Mandarin Chinese. Don't forget to stop and enjoy the tantalizing tea egg aroma while you're there!
home and office, money
汽车消费 Advanced
走在北京、上海这样的大城市，我们随处可见的不再是两个轮子的自行车，而是带着四个轮子飞速奔跑的汽车。在人们的观念中，汽车就是身份、品位和财富的象征。不用说，汽车跑得快，而且又省力，又时尚，当然价格也是高得惊人的。可与那笔高额的买车钱相比，真正让人害怕的是用在养车上的无数笔花费。
culture, town and city, transportation, car, money
Cold Beer Newbie
Not that we think you would like hot beer, but believe us that in China it may be essential that you specify "cold" when you order your beer. In this podcast, learn how to use Mandarin Chinese to order a nice cold beer--essential pre-summer listening for those amongst us who feel that tepid beer is a swear word.
food, preferences
Chinese Wedding Customs Intermediate
What do red dresses, red envelopes and endless toasting have in common? Find out here in this lesson all about the culture of Chinese wedding customs. In this podcast, learn in Mandarin Chinese what a traditional Chinese wedding is like, and also what is expected of you--whether you are the guest... or the groom!
celebrations, culture, etiquette, wedding
Late Getting Back Elementary
Now that your Mandarin is getting so good, chances are all you cool CPoddies will be out late partying every night, your Mandarin getting more fluent with every drink you imbibe. But don’t forget there will be some worrywarts who would appreciate a phone call home when you'll be out late. In this podcast, learn how to talk about the time being late, as well as how to express worry in Mandarin Chinese.
time, emotions
When the Taxi Takes the Long Way Upper Intermediate
Though it’s hard to imagine ever completely getting your bearings in a massive Chinese city, you may from time to time get an inkling that something is wrong when you’ve passed Tiananmen Square for the third time on different sides of the taxi. In this podcast is a lesson in Mandarin Chinese to help you in the unforeseen event of the driver “taking the long route”.
Where's the bus stop? Newbie
No one likes waiting for the bus. But if you can’t find the bus stop, it’s going to make things that much more difficult. So before you give up and hop in that taxi, listen to this podcast, and learn how to ask where the bus stop is, in Mandarin Chinese. And remember... hold on tight!
directions, location, transportation, travel
80后-希望还是迷失 Advanced
“80后”，一个热门、争议不断的社会问题。这群1980年以后出生的人从他们出生之日起就一直受到广泛关注。成长环境上的极大差异造就了“80后”这一代人独特的性格和思想。这群新新人类的价值取向和生活方式能得到社会的认同吗？能被上一代理解吗？他们到底是幸运的一代还是可悲的一代？是前进的一代还是后退的一代？是有希望的一代还是迷失的一代呢？
people
Ordering Xiaolongbao Elementary
Learning Mandarin is like climbing a mountain made of dumplings. And as with other mountaineering expeditions, it's necessary to study the landscape before starting the ascent. In this podcast, we unravel the mystery of the xiaolongbao, the Mount Everest of Chinese breakfast foods. Tip to the wise: if you can't smell the ocean, don't buy the ones with crab meat.
food
Lili and Zhang Liang 14: Seeking Comfort Intermediate
What will our friend Lili do now that she has broken up with Zhang Liang? Run into the arms of a conniving friend? or show up on the doorstep of an internet millionaire? That is for you to find out in this podcast, wherein Lili seeks comfort and you will learn how to give some--in Mandarin Chinese.
emotions, relationships, feelings
Mosquitoes Newbie
Mosquitoes are an age-old plague to mankind. Trinket salesmen are an age-old plague to tourists. You'll be assaulted by both climbing the Great Wall, but only one will bite. This podcast teaches you how to shut out those flying bloodsuckers in Mandarin Chinese (and if those are the trinket vendors, you're on your own).
home and office
Buying a SIM card Elementary
We hope that those who come to China have a good memory, seeing as mobile phone numbers are about 20 digits long here. In this podcast, experience a Mandarin Chinese lesson on getting something you can’t live without here—a mobile phone SIM card. (ChinesePod tip: don’t get tricked into taking the number 444-4444-4444 ‘cause it’s easy to remember…)
communications, numbers, preferences
Parking Lot Rage Intermediate
If you’re one of the brave ones amongst us that is bold enough to get behind the wheel in China, surely there may have been times when your usually sunny disposition has become somewhat, let’s say, “ruffled”. Relive them in this podcast teaching you how to teach that jerk of a driver a lesson that he doesn’t own the road--in Mandarin Chinese.
people
Colors Song Newbie
You know that Ken and Jenny like to show their appreciation to our CPoddies by giving you a little serenade for your listening pleasure from time to time. Thus, in this podcast they will teach you a little ditty in Mandarin Chinese all about the the colors of the sky, clouds, fields, grass and sun. Sound a little flower child-ish? Well, maybe just a little... (Lesson on hippie jargon coming up soon.)
colors, music
3G通信网 Advanced
现在你能想象离开手机、互联网的日子会是什么样的吗？这两项伟大的发明大大地影响了人们的生活。而且随着科技的不断发展，它们也朝着更方便、更实用、更人性化、更多样化的方向发展。不久我们就将迎来3G时代，它到底会给我们的生活带来怎样的变化呢？它有哪些吸引人的地方呢？让我们从现在开始期待吧。
3G, broadband, cell phones, technology, communications
Ordering a Steak Elementary
Here is a lesson for all our Chinese-speaking carnivores out there. Now, we know steak isn't really a Chinese food, but some of you just may get a yearning to sink your teeth into a red juicy (or not) slab of meat once in a while. So, listen to this podcast to learn how to order it to your liking--in Mandarin Chinese.
food, preferences
The Glory of Labor Upper Intermediate
May 1 is an important holiday in China--Labor Day. Now, for most of us, we celebrate the lack of labor on that day--but what is the real meaning behind the holiday for the people of this country? Listen in to this interesting podcast with a Mandarin Chinese lesson on the background and history of this holiday in China.
jobs
Internet Cafe Rates Newbie
There is going to be lots to write home about when you're in China, so because ChinesePod knows how much your mom wants to hear from you, we have created this lesson on inquiring about internet café rates. In this podcast, learn how to ask in Mandarin Chinese how much the rate is per hour, and also how to complain about the price being a bit expensive.
computers, internet, money