The Latest Mandarin Chinese Language Lessons
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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.
KTV, karaoke, singing, nightlife, video
非常 Adjective Newbie
This lesson follows on from the previous one (AI008) where we teach you ways to describe people and things using an intensifier. In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson we teach you how to say someone or something is extremely / very [adjective] using the word 非常 fēi cháng. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Flags and National Anthems Traveling around China
非常 Adjective Newbie
This lesson follows on from the previous one (AI008) where we teach you ways to describe people and things using an intensifier. In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson we teach you how to say someone or something is extremely / very [adjective] using the word 非常 fēi cháng. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. Flags and National Anthems Traveling around China
video, ATWTI
主席讲话 Part 2 Advanced
领导人发表讲话的内容绝对是学习正式的、激励的语言的好材料。今天我们就来听听这一篇抗战纪念日的演讲，体会最正式的中文口语。
China, public speaking, speech, president
Buying Dinner To Say Thank You Intermediate
After being helped by a friend to book some plane tickets, they invite them out for dinner as a treat. Learn some great phrases when you want to say thank you for someone doing you a favour, as well as what to say when someone thanks you.
manners, polite, favor, thanking
很 Adjective Newbie
In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson we teach you the magic character 很 hěn, which is an adverb of degree that can mean "quite" or "very" depending on context. We teach you basic ways to describe people or things such as "he is handsome" or "the beer is expensive" using the structure: Noun 很 Adjective. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. I'm bored Does it Have Bones? Shanghai Sightseeing
很 Adjective Newbie
In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson we teach you the magic character 很 hěn, which is an adverb of degree that can mean "quite" or "very" depending on context. We teach you basic ways to describe people or things such as "he is handsome" or "the beer is expensive" using the structure: Noun 很 Adjective. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. I'm bored Does it Have Bones? Shanghai Sightseeing
weather, beer, wine, video, ATWTI, intensifier
You Also Live in the Same Apartment? Intermediate
This lesson is all about coincidence and mistaken identity. While out on the street, a father bumps into his drunk daughter who then asks him his name and address, and gets more and more surprised when he says that he lives in the same place as her. It's not until the end of the dialogue that she finds out it's really her father. For a video about how to introduce yourself, check out: Introduce Your Name Like a Native
drinking, family, address, name, introductions
How to Use Chopsticks Qing Wen
In this lesson, we teach you some tips on using chopsticks as well as etiquette for using them in public, and all the different things you can do with them such as to stir coffee, fry bacon, and even eat a chicken drumstick without getting your fingers greasy.
How to Use Chopsticks Qing Wen
In this lesson, we teach you some tips on using chopsticks as well as etiquette for using them in public, and all the different things you can do with them such as to stir coffee, fry bacon, and even eat a chicken drumstick without getting your fingers greasy.
video, chopsticks, restaurant, manners, etiquette, dining, eating
Asking Too Many Questions Elementary
Listen as a nosy sister asks lots of questions to her younger brother over the telephone about what he's been up to lately and how his relationship is going with his girlfriend.
telephone, questions
主席讲话 Part 1 Advanced
领导人发表讲话的内容绝对是学习正式的、激励的语言的好材料。今天我们就来听听这一篇抗战纪念日的演讲，体会最正式的中文口语。
public speaking, speech, China
Polite Sucking Up Upper Intermediate
客套话 are polite greetings, useful in many social situations. In this lesson, we teach you some great ways to suck up to your superiors as well as ways to speak to your juniors.
greetings, polite, manners, business
Stranger Things Special Episode Qing Wen
In this lesson, we discuss our favourite show on Netflix, Stranger Things. On October 27th, the second season will be showing, so we thought it was a good time to teach you some key language to describe the show including it's homage to 80's pop culture and awesome retro music and themes. Join us as we enter the upside down....
Stranger Things Special Episode Qing Wen
In this lesson, we discuss our favourite show on Netflix, Stranger Things. On October 27th, the second season will be showing, so we thought it was a good time to teach you some key language to describe the show including it's homage to 80's pop culture and awesome retro music and themes. Join us as we enter the upside down....
video, stranger things, netflix, television, movies
Family Members Newbie
In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson, we teach you the core family member names, including mother, father, older siblings and younger siblings. Make sure to watch the preceeding lessons to get the most out of the video, and then listen to the practice lessons to increase your knowledge further. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. How many family members do you have? How Old Is Your Brother? A Lot of Sisters
Family Members Newbie
In this All the Way to Intermediate lesson, we teach you the core family member names, including mother, father, older siblings and younger siblings. Make sure to watch the preceeding lessons to get the most out of the video, and then listen to the practice lessons to increase your knowledge further. Here are other related lessons from our library that will supplement this lesson and boost your Chinese level. How many family members do you have? How Old Is Your Brother? A Lot of Sisters
video, family name, greetings, ATWTI
Chinese for Parents Qing Wen
This lesson is to all those parents who are in Chinese speaking places and would love some phrases relating to their child. Learn how to respond to compliments towards your child, as well as what to say when returning the compliment. We also teach some ways to apologize to people when your child is being a bit cheeky and naughty or just can't sit still.
Chinese for Parents Qing Wen
This lesson is to all those parents who are in Chinese speaking places and would love some phrases relating to their child. Learn how to respond to compliments towards your child, as well as what to say when returning the compliment. We also teach some ways to apologize to people when your child is being a bit cheeky and naughty or just can't sit still.
child, children, parents, parenting, manners, etiquette, video
Q&A 2: Questions from The Forum Qing Wen
In this #NotTheUsualPod Q&A, we answer some of your language questions and enquiries about life in Taiwan from the forum and social media. You can see all the questions asked here. Find out about our favourite places to visit, some tips on improving your Chinese, and some embarrassing mistakes we've made using the language.