The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
Excellent Materials for You to Learn Chinese Mandarin Language
Latest Lessons
Lost Keys Newbie
Alicia has ‘em, so does Florida. But what happens when you lose yours? A lesson, that’s what! Learn how to express your panic, in Mandarin Chinese, when you can’t find your something.
home and office
Recognizing an Employee Upper Intermediate
ChinesePod can attest that late night text messages are not the recommended route to complimenting employees. So, how can you do it (without legal repercussions)? Just listen to this podcast, and learn how to do it using your Mandarin Chinese.
business, jobs, people
Wait for Me Here Newbie
Oh sure, you can get ‘em over with a broad gesturing sweep of the arm, but it’s getting them to stay that’s causing some problems. I mean, you touch them and then point down to the sidewalk, which seems obvious--but it could also mean you want to buy concrete. How about a podcast teaching you how to say “wait here” in Mandarin Chinese?
actions, directions, location
The Man and the Dog Elementary
As mentioned, we’re all quite aware that our Jenny is one of the most downloaded women on the net--but she’s also a hoot! How funny? Really funny… or our name isn’t “ChinesePod.” Which it is…so there you go. Listen in to this podcast and learn a Mandarin Chinese joke to tell at your next party.
animals, appearance, emotions, dogs, pets
Buying Bread and Butter Newbie
It’s only right that with us being the “bread and butter” of your day, we also offer up a Mandarin Chinese lesson on buying these two basics at the grocers. In this podcast, learn how to request a specific item at the supermarket, using your Mandarin Chinese. Spread the word!
food, questions, shopping
Watching a DVD Intermediate
Not to say that version of “Ben-Hur” picturing Jack Black isn’t of reputable quality, but the DVD talk is bound to happen. Real vs. fake, subtitles, and more. We’d like you to be able to join said conversations in Mandarin Chinese, but that means you’ll need to listen to this podcast.
entertainment
Power Outage Newbie
There are a few things ChinesePod is scared of: 1. Having to be constrained to a classroom seat to learn language 2. Animals dressed as humans 3. The dark …so, over the next few months, we will address each. Today, we start with the 3rd: what would one say when the power goes out?
emotions, home and office
Chinese New Year Fireworks Elementary
The fact that they invented them means that they can set them off all night (and we do mean ALL night) – but what does a parental talk before the fireworks begin sound like? A cracking lesson to get you in the Chinese New Year mood! (Oh, that’s right, you don’t celebrate this holiday there… we’ll send you a postcard.) In this podcast, learn to talk about these dangerous little explosives in Mandarin Chinese.
celebrations, children
Black Market Gun Deal Upper Intermediate
Despite our cheerful demeanor, even we have a dark side. This lesson features one (soon-to-be-unlucky) man attempting to buy a firearm (illegally). Why unlucky? Let’s just say things are not always what they seem (insert spooky organs here). In this podcast you will learn about police busts, guns and intrigues, in Mandarin Chinese.
legal, shopping
Lili and Zhang Liang 9: The Come-on Intermediate
Call it pheromones, call it female ambitions, call it what you want… but Lili’s friend finally “busts a move” on Zhang Liang one late night at work. In this podcast, listen in to some serious flirting in Mandarin Chinese. Saucy? Oh – you betcha.
personality, home and office, relationships
Valentine's Day Gift Newbie
It is common workplace knowledge that the reason Rian the Intern took a long sabbatical a few months back was because he was so deeply touched by “Love, Actually” that he got back into poetry. So this podcast is for him--and everyone else who still believes in the power of love-- an oh-so-special Mandarin Chinese lesson on Valentine’s Day gift-giving.
Olympic Medals Intermediate
It’s always exciting to see which world records will be broken by gold medalists, as well as to see which country gets the most medals in the Olympic Games. In this podcast, you will learn about the Olympic medals in Mandarin Chinese. How about your Chinese Olympic trivia? You will also learn about a famous Chinese gold medalist, and find out which sport is typically China’s strongest in the Olympic Games.
Olympics, sports, numbers
I see a thief! Elementary
You see him stealing, you yell at people to draw attention, but all you can say is “bu hao ren,” which could make you come across a bit judgmental. So, the sooner you can shout “thief”, the sooner you can go back home a hero. Listen to this podcast and learn how to make your Mandarin Chinese come to the rescue.
town and city
Attending a Trade Show Intermediate
Our businessman has embarked on his journey of discovery. The taxi ride to the trade show was a success, and now, in this podcast, the saga of the Canadian businessman continues as he attends a trade show and uses his Mandarin Chinese to make contact with potential suppliers. We’re all aboot the biz here, eh?
business, introductions, greetings, trade fair, deal, fair, commerce
“80后”的消费心理 Advanced
一家人去逛街，孩子与父母喜欢的东西会相同吗？他们想买的东西也会相同吗？现在不同年龄层在消费心理上的差异越来越引起商家的注意。而最近，在中国很多人都高呼“‘80后’”。因为这群在八十年代出生的人有太多太多的特殊之处了。那么到底这群“第一代的独生子女”有哪些不同的消费心理呢？听听就知道了。
psychology, shopping, Society, economy