The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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That's a Mandarin Duck Pre Intermediate
In this lesson, a couple is walking around a garden, discussing all the different things they see, including the roses, the willows, and the Mandarin ducks. We also learn some interesting cultural insights about these 3 things and how they relate to Chinese customs.
willow, duck, animals, park, nature
Asking Directions to the Toilet Elementary
In this lesson, we teach you possibly the most important phrase to know. "Which way to the bathroom!?" If it's your first time travelling, it could be a lifesaver when you get an upset tummy. We also teach some pronunciation tips to keep in mind when saying the word "toilet" since we often here it badly pronounced, and it's important to get these key words right.
toilet, directions
Prepositions in Chinese Newbie
In this episode of the All the Way to Intermediate Course, we teach you how to make discuss location in Chinese with some common prepositions. By the end of the class, you will be able to talk about common household objects, and where they lie in space relative to one another. Learn Mandarin Prepositions and location words in this All the Way to Intermediate lesson. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Taxi Conversations: Finding a Taxi Where's the bus stop? Turn Right, Turn Left
Prepositions in Chinese Newbie
In this episode of the All the Way to Intermediate Course, we teach you how to make discuss location in Chinese with some common prepositions. By the end of the class, you will be able to talk about common household objects, and where they lie in space relative to one another. Learn Mandarin Prepositions and location words in this All the Way to Intermediate lesson. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Taxi Conversations: Finding a Taxi Where's the bus stop? Turn Right, Turn Left
prepositions, ATWTI, video, grammar, furniture
Getting Caught at Airport Security 机场安检 Advanced
不论你是旅行老手、还是第一次坐飞机，机场安全检查总是令人感到紧张，特别是在别的国家，今天我们就要来听听安全检查时可能遇到的问题，以及那些让旅客精神紧绷的”不能带上飞机的危险物品“。 In this lesson, a lady gets caught at airport security for trying to bring various contraband on board the airplane. Learn some words and phrases you might need in case you ever get caught carrying any of today's items.
airport, airplane, flying, security, argument, video
Getting a Pump On! Back and Bicep Workout in the Gym Upper Intermediate
Today's lesson gets hot and steamy, where two guys are getting their pump on and working out their back and biceps in the gym. They seem to be spending more time getting the right angle for their photos than on working out their muscles! Learn some useful Mandarin Chinese terms for working out in the gym body parts, and general gym chat when bodybuilding and weightlifting.
gym, working out, weight lifting, body parts, bodybuilding, anatomy
This is How I Study: Interview with Advanced Student Kohl Advanced
In this video, we interview an advanced student called Kohl who tells us about his time studying Chinese at Yale, what got him interested in the language to start with, and how he continues to learn. He also gives some top-tips for beginner and advanced students about effective study techniques for learning the Mandarin Chinese language.
interview, pleco, studying, review, school, tones, practice, video
Where Are You? How to Use 在 with Location in Chinese Newbie
How to talk about location in Chinese In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson, we teach you how to use the important character 在 (zài) when discussing location. For example, how to say "Where are you?" or "I am at work". Learn some basic Chinese grammar and word order so that you can begin asking where people are, asking for directions in a foreign city, or telling people your own location. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Where Is The 在 At? Where Do You Live? Where Are My Socks?
Where Are You? How to Use 在 with Location in Chinese Newbie
How to talk about location in Chinese In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson, we teach you how to use the important character 在 (zài) when discussing location. For example, how to say "Where are you?" or "I am at work". Learn some basic Chinese grammar and word order so that you can begin asking where people are, asking for directions in a foreign city, or telling people your own location. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Where Is The 在 At? Where Do You Live? Where Are My Socks?
location, directions, travel, telephone, ATWTI, video
Discussing Craft Beer in Chinese - 精酿啤酒 Advanced
Learn about Craft Beer in Mandarin Chinese 如果你喜欢喝口感丰富并且添加不同风味的啤酒，又或者你是啤酒爱好者，那你绝对不能错过今天的课程，快来学一些跟精酿啤酒有关的说法吧！ If you like craft beer and want to chat about your passion with Chinese friends, this is the lesson for you. Fiona and Constance discuss the rising popularity of craft beers and teach you ways to describe their flavour and characteristics.
beer, craft beer, drinking, hipster, trends, drink, hobbies, flavour, video
I Don't Want to Be a Housewife Upper Intermediate
Two friends are meeting at a coffee shop to talk about their troubles. In today's case, the reason one of them is upset is that their fiance wants them to stay at home and become a housewife after they get married. This is quite a common occurrence, more so in some Asian countries, where the man likes to look after the wife and be the single source of income. How would you feel about becoming a kept-man or woman? Do you have money problems with your partner or your boss? Would you like the chance to not have to work? Perhaps you wouldn't like to be financially dependant on someone else? In this Mandarin Chinese lesson, learn how to discuss relationship problems, especially some arguments you might have with your partner about your future and shared responsibilities.
housework, relationships, marriage, argument, friends, chauvinisme
Blaming Your Partner in Chinese Intermediate
In this lesson we teach you some great words and phrases for blaming your partner in Mandarin Chinese. In this dialogue, a couple are arguing about why one of them booked such an odd time for a show and how they're worried they might not make the showing on time.
argument, cinema, show, theater
How to Say This and That in Chinese using 这 and 那 Newbie
In this beginner "All the Way to Intermediate" lesson (ATWTI), we teach you how to say "This" and "That". These two demonstratives are useful when describing things you don't know the name of, which will come in useful when you want to do some shopping but don't know the exact noun or name of things. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Identifying Family Members Condoms Is it Spicy?
How to Say This and That in Chinese using 这 and 那 Newbie
In this beginner "All the Way to Intermediate" lesson (ATWTI), we teach you how to say "This" and "That". These two demonstratives are useful when describing things you don't know the name of, which will come in useful when you want to do some shopping but don't know the exact noun or name of things. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Identifying Family Members Condoms Is it Spicy?
video, buying, shopping, how to say this, how to say that, ATWTI
The Rise of Live Streaming Upper Intermediate
In this lesson, we discuss the rise in popularity of live-streaming over the internet, and what it takes to be a celebrity in the day and age.
internet, celebrity, internet celebrity, streaming, livestreaming, social media, slang
是 To be, or not to be Newbie
In this All The Way To Intermediate lesson (#ATWTI) we teach you how to use the verb "to be" as well as examples of how to say what country you or your parents come from. You will not learn to use the positive verb 是, but also the negative form (不是) as well as the question form, (是不是). Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Where are you from? Getting Nationalities Straight Nationalities
是 To be, or not to be Newbie
In this All The Way To Intermediate lesson (#ATWTI) we teach you how to use the verb "to be" as well as examples of how to say what country you or your parents come from. You will not learn to use the positive verb 是, but also the negative form (不是) as well as the question form, (是不是). Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Where are you from? Getting Nationalities Straight Nationalities
video, ATWTI, verb, nationalities, country, asking questions
Getting on Stage with a Seal Intermediate
In this lesson we're at the aquarium enjoying the seal performance. Two of the audience members are trying to get selected to go on stage to get a chance to interact with the leopard seal.
sea, aquarium, seal, audience, show, performance
ChinesePod Do KTV Qing Wen
In this lesson, the ChinesePod production team take you along to KTV (Karaoke) for a sing-song. Hopefully, we can prepare you in case you get invited along so that you know what to expect, as well as some basic etiquette and recommended songs that you might like to learn before going. If you like this, you can check out our other shows called KTV Time.